Essentials: Pickleball

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Pickleball, the lovechild of tennis, ping-pong, and badminton, decided to crash the sports party and ended up becoming the life of it. Picture this: a court, a net, paddles, and a plastic ball with holes—sounds simple, right? But there’s a twist. It’s like playing ping-pong while standing on the table. With a charming blend of strategy, skill, and social community, pickleball has grown from a backyard pastime to a full-blown addiction for players of all ages.

Whether you play four times a week or are just researching the game and ready to hit the pickleball court running, we’ve curated a list of essential pickleball gear to get you started.

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