20 Best Pickleball Paddles and Gifts for Beginners and Pro Players

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staring at a screen for hours, you might want to look into taking up pickleball.Pickleball has exploded onto the scene of court sports and continues to rise in popularity — it's even been dubbed "America's fastest-growing sport." Combining the elements of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong, pickleball is a great way to spend quality time together this season.Of course, you'll need a bit of gear to play the ultra-popular game.

So if you're just starting the sport, need a tool refresh, or are shopping for your pickleball partner or the pickleball lover in your life, you've come to the right place.

There are now hundreds of different paddles you could choose from. From control paddles to all-court paddles and power paddles, you'll want to consider weight, grip, and shape.

Ahead, we've scoured the internet for the best paddles to try your hand at the sport this summer and fall. Beyond the right paddle, we also found pickleball-related gift ideas for any pickleball pros in your life.Made with a green checkboard design and an elegant non-slip handle, you'll look stylish on the court using this paddle.Lightweight and beginner-friendly, this colorful wooden paddle set is great for families.This dueling set of paddles features a cool lightning bolt pattern and come with a set of cooling towels for post-game recovery.This USA Pickleball Association-approved paddle set from Niupipo includes two pickleball paddles, two outdoor pickleballs, a honeycomb core, graphite face cushion, and a bag to store everything inside.Pickleball is a great game for the whole family.