New Year New Gear

NEW YEAR NEW GEAR

These fab finds for on and off the court make it easy to treat yourself—or score a gift for someone you love.

PLAY TIME

From power paddles to cool court towels, these picks play hard.

1. SOMEONE SOMEWHERE EVERYWHERE BAG

A clever backpack with 17 compartments and a notebook holder for logging game notes post-play. $135, someonesomewhere.com 

2. ADIDAS RX20 COMPOSITE PADDLE

The dimensions of this paddle may be standard, but the stylish look is not. $100, pickleballcentral.com

3. THE NETTIE SET DOUBLE PACK

The creator of this bold set got inspired watching her boyfriend’s parents play pickleball in their living room at the start of the pandemic. $125, playnettie.com

4. YETI RAMBLER

30-oz Tumbler with Magslider Lid Double-wall vacuum insulation keeps water cold, coffee hot. $35, yeti.com

5. DOCK & BAY Go Faster Cooling Sports Towel in Rapid Navy and Tempo Brights

Made of 100 percent recycled materials, these pack light and dry fast. $18, us.dockandbay.com


ON THE MOVE

Heading to a pickleball-centric vacation or tournament? Take these along.

1. Away The Bigger Carry-On

The 360-degree spinner wheels make navigating this bag a breeze, and a TSA-approved combination lock keeps your gear extra safe. From $245, awaytravel.com

2. Minted. Dopp Kit

Perfect for holding sunscreen, lip balm, eye drops, and other courtside necessities. Plus they’ll foil-press your monogram onto the leather tag for free. $40, minted.com

3. SportsChic Women’s Vegan Midi Backpack

Carrying a water bottle, hoodie, and the like never looked chicer. $119, sportschic.com

4. Life Elements Recovery CBD Bath Salts

Soak away muscle aches after a long day of dinking with this soothing blend of magnesium chloride and CBD. $18, lifeelements.com

5. LANDER 27-inch Complete Skateboard

Youngsters cheering on your pickleball game will love cruising to and from tourneys on this board made with partially recycled materials. $149, lander.la


WEAR THIS!

From rallies to round-robins, it never hurts to up your style game!

1. Athleta Inlet Vest

Brisk weather is no match for this cozy vest. $139, athleta.gap.com

2. PickleballIt State T-Shirt

Collect a T-shirt for every state you’ve played in! From $30, pickleballit.com

3. Swiftwick Flite XT Zero Tab

These sporty socks have moisture-wicking fabric plus AnkleLock technology to support ankles. $16, swiftwick.com

4. TOP KNOT Performance Style

Keep your hair out of your face and high ponytail in place with this magnetic- closure hat with a sweatband lining. $38, topknotinc.com

5. Janji Multipass Sling Bag

This weather-repellent bag with multiple pockets helps you stay organized—and keeps your hands free for practicing. $48, janji.com

6. Knockaround Fast Lanes Sport Rubber nose pads

Keep these super-lightweight shades in place while you’re going for that lob. Bonus: UV400 protection. $25, knockaround.com 


HOME GOODS

Home is where the heart (and recovery day magic) is, especially with these Little helpers.

1. Chatbooks Classic Photo Books

A custom brag book of game memories is a great gift for teammates. From $15 each, chatbooks.com

2. LAFCO Liquid Soap

Wash up post-game with LAFCO’s vegan, sulfate-free liquid soap in calming fragrances like chamomile lavender. $24, lafco.com 

3. Loftie Clock

This alarm clock gets you in a game state of mind with guided meditations—and wakes you for early lessons. $149, byloftie.com

4. DPHUE Apple Cider Vinegar Scalp Scrub

On an off-day, pamper hair with this scrub for a spa-like treatment. $38, dphue.com

5. MOMA Design Store Graziani Italian Ball Candle

Light a pickleball-inspired candle in a festive homage to the sport. $18, store.moma.org

6. RENOO Organic Meditation Cushion Set

Get centered here as you prep for a big game. $195, renoo.life


TOTAL TECH

We’ve got gadgets and gizmos galore, from a speaker to blast tunes at practice to a smart Watch with  pickleball mode.

1. Apple Watch Series 3

This smart watch logs steps, tracks a slew of health metrics, and has a band that won’t interfere with your strokes. From $199, apple.com 

2. Polaroid Now Instant Film Camera

Use the self-timer for a post-game pic of the crew. $120, bhphotovideo.com

3. Jabra Elite 85t Engraved headphones?

Yes, please. These buds deliver amazing sound and superb noise cancellation
so you can get in the zone. From $230, jabra.com

4. Bang & Olufsen Beosound Explore

Turn up the tunes courtside or poolside with this portable waterproof wireless speaker. $199, bang-olufsen.com 

5. Google Nest Hub 2nd Gen

Stream pickleball tutorials or play your favorite pump-up music on Spotify. $100, store.google.com