Find That Perfect Pickleball Present: The Dink's Holiday Gift Guide Is Here

We pulled together the best paddles, balls, shoes, bags, and clever little stocking stuffers from across the pickleball universe, all in one place. Just for you.

'Tis the season for gifting the loved ones in your life the one thing they want most in the world: a new pickleball paddle, of course.

Or shoes. Or perhaps a 100-pack of balls?

Whatever it is, we've got it in our annual Holiday Gift Guide, now live:

The Dink Holiday Gift Guide 2025

Discover the best pickleball gifts of 2025. From top paddles and balls to footwear, bags, and stocking stuffers, this guide has picks for every type of player.

The Dink Holiday Gift Guide 2025

We pulled together the best paddles, balls, shoes, bags, and clever little stocking stuffers from across the pickleball universe, all in one place. Just for you.

Whether you’re shopping for a brand-new beginner or the friend who won’t stop talking about their DUPR, this guide is packed with gifts they’ll actually use (and love).

Just a taste of the many brands you'll find in our Holiday Gift Guide:

• Selkirk
• JOOLA
• CRBN
• Ronbus
• RPM
• Nike
• Asics
• VKTRY
• ADV
• Forwrd

Top Paddles

We rounded up the paddles everyone’s buzzing about right now, the ones dominating courts, group chats, and gear closets. As a team that tests more pickleball tech than anyone should reasonably admit, we know what actually performs and what’s just marketing fluff.

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James Ignatowich Launches His Own Paddle Brand, RPM

The debut line, the Friction Pro, will prioritize spin and performance. “I specifically made it for higher level play,” James told The Dink.

The Dink PickleballAlex E. Weaver

Footwear

We laced up and tested the top shoes of the year, picking pairs that can handle serious court time without sacrificing style. Every option brings durability, stability, and that crisp, athletic look players actually want. If you want the full breakdown of our testing, hit the link below for The Dink’s in-depth footwear review.

Ranking the Best Men’s Pickleball Shoes of 2025

Pickleball addicts (like myself) will wear down at least 3-5 pairs of shoes per year. So finding the right pair is crucial for your wallet and your game. To help my fellow players, I’ve ranked the best men’s pickleball shoes of 2025.

The Dink PickleballLuke Burton

Pickleball Balls

We pulled the best-performing pickleballs you can buy right now. The Selkirk Pro-S1 comes with a fantastic crack warranty. The Dura Fast 40 still reigns supreme in hot summer conditions. Franklin remains the reliable, all-purpose classic. And for the eco-conscious player, the Komodo ball delivers quality without the guilt.

Life Time’s LT Pro Pickleball Named Official Ball of the Carvana PPA Tour

The ball plays fast and bounces true, and has become a favorite among many top pros.

The Dink PickleballAlex E. Weaver

Pickleball Bags

We rounded up a fresh mix of pickleball bags that cover every type of player: first-timers who just need the essentials, weekend warriors who pack half their closet, and tournament diehards who treat organization like a sport of its own. These recommendations build on our 2025 bag review (linked below), but we’ve added a few new standouts that earned their way into the lineup.

The Complete Buyers’ Guide to Pickleball Bags 2025

When it comes to pickleball, the right gear can make all the difference—and that includes your bag. Whether you’re a casual weekend player or competing in tournaments, a good pickleball bag keeps your paddles, balls, and essentials organized, protected, and ready for action. But with so many options

The Dink PickleballAlex E. Weaver

Stocking Stuffers

From clever novelty gifts to genuinely useful training tools, these stocking stuffers hit the sweet spot of affordable and actually-worth-giving. They’re the small-but-mighty picks every player: rookies, grinders, and gear nerds alike, will appreciate unwrapping.

Check out the full Holiday Gift Guide here.