VENUX Interlocking Design Portable Pickleball Set, 4-Paddles

Whether you’ve been playing pickleball for years or have just picked up the game, getting a pickleball set ensures you have everything you need for the next match. A pickleball set typically comes with a range of equipment. Most sets include two to four paddles and two to four balls. Some sets also come with a portable pickleball net. Other sets come with a carrying case for your paddles and balls.

Ensuring the pickleball paddles are of good quality is important because they will affect your performance. Pickleball paddles weigh between 6 and 14 ounces, and the weight affects your comfort during the game. While it may not seem like a big difference going from a six-ounce paddle to an eight-ounce paddle, if the paddle is too heavy for you it can cause strain on your shoulder, elbow and wrist. If you want more control and maneuverability during the game, then opt for paddles on the lighter end. if you want more power to hit the ball, then opt for heavier paddles.

Be sure to check the grip size of the paddle’s handle to make sure it is right for your hand. With a smaller grip size, you will have more flexibility to move your wrist and get better control. With a larger grip size you will have more stability in your strokes.

• If the pickleball set comes with a portable net, be sure to check that the size of the net meets the specifications of the official pickleball association. A professional net should be about 22 feet wide. The pickleball net should also come with a center pole so that you can ensure the height of the net remains at 34 inches at the center, as per regulations set up by the USA Pickleball Association. The height of the pickleball net at the end poles should be 36 inches.
• Having a carrying case for pickleball paddles and balls is helpful because you can keep all of your equipment in one place, prevent any incidental damage to the equipment and ensure nothing gets lost. Many pickleball sets come with a carrying case for your paddles. Some also come with a mesh bag, which is perfect for holding the pickleballs.
• Check the material of the pickleball paddles you’re getting. They are typically made from wood, composite or graphite. Wood is the heaviest of the three and is also easily affordable. Graphite paddles are incredibly lightweight but can come with a hefty price tag. There are many options with composite as it can vary in price and weight.