Giveaway: $500 in Pickleball Gear Could Be Yours

Midwest Racquet Sports has been outfitting racquet sports players for over 35 years, and if you haven't shopped there yet, $500 in pickleball gear is a pretty good reason to start. Not sure what to spend it on? The ultimate pickleball paddle buying guide and the best pickleball shoes of 2025 are the two best places to start your wish list.

The Prize Breakdown

Four winners total. Here's what you can win:

• 1 grand prize winner takes home a $500 Midwest Racquet Sports shopping spree to spend however they want – paddles, apparel, shoes, bags, etc.
• 3 additional winners each get their choice of paddle from Midwest's lineup.

How to Enter for $500 in Pickleball Gear

There are 7 ways to enter, and you can enter in more ways than one to increase your odds:

• Subscribe to The Dink Newsletter (+5 entries)
• Refer friends (+4)
• Follow @midwest_pickleball on Instagram (+2)
• Follow @thedinkpickleball on Instagram (+2)
• Explore Midwest's lineup and use code THEDINK (+1)
• Visit The Dink on YouTube (+1)
• Follow @pickleball on X (+1)

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The Fine Print

• No purchase necessary to enter or win
• 4 total winners
• Winners selected at random
• Entry is open through June 10, 2026, at 11:59pm EST

Don't Want to Wait for $500 in Pickleball Gear?

You can browse Midwest's full pickleball selection now and use code THEDINK for 15% off gear, apparel, and more.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Midwest Racquet Sports pickleball gear giveaway?

Four winners will be selected to receive pickleball gear from Midwest Racquet Sports, with the grand prize being a $500 shopping spree and three additional winners each taking home their choice of paddle from Midwest's lineup.

How do I enter the $500 pickleball gear giveaway?

There are 7 ways to enter, and you can use multiple entry methods to increase your odds. Subscribing to The Dink Newsletter gives you 5 entries, the highest single entry value. Referring friends adds 4 more. The remaining actions add 1–2 entries each.

When does the pickleball gear giveaway end?

The giveaway closes on June 10, 2026 at 11:59pm EST. Winners will be selected at random after the entry period closes.

Do I need to make a purchase to enter?

No purchase is necessary to enter or win. Entry is free through the Gleam link above. However, if you'd like to shop Midwest's pickleball lineup now, code THEDINK gets you 15% off.

What pickleball gear can I buy with the $500 prize?

The grand prize winner can spend the $500 on anything in Midwest Racquet Sports' pickleball selection, including paddles, shoes, bags, and apparel. If you want to research the best options before you win, The Dink's best men's pickleball shoes rankings and best women's pickleball shoes rankings are a good starting point.