We see a LOT of tennis apparel on the pickleball court. We get why, as many pickleball players come from tennis. And it’s not like golf gear is court-appropriate.
But high quality pickleball clothes do exist, and they bring with them some key advantages over athletic wear designed for tennis players.
Let’s examine what to look for in high-quality pickleball apparel.
Pickleball clothing should have deep, robust pockets
As much as we love pickleball, we have to admit: the balls themselves tend to sit awkwardly in pockets (especially if you’re in clothing designed for women – we all know how tiny those pockets can be!).
The Cross-Court Skirt from AVI features a unique inverted Pickleball pocket for easy tuck and storage. Their range of men’s shorts all feature ample space in the pocket while maintaining a sleek, tailored silhouette.
Their abrasion-resistant fabrics are designed to withstand the plastic of a pickleball that gets rougher as play goes on. It’s this attention to the fine details of pickleball play that really make for worthwhile athletic wear.
Pickleball apparel should be moisture-wicking
We hear from snarky opinion pieces all the time that pickleball doesn’t “look hard,” but anyone who has played knows that the game can often pick up to a very rapid pace. And if…
