ultimate guide: 3 coolest Pieces of Pickleball Equipment for beginners

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Pickleball is a sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton, and table tennis. It has become popular all over the world in recent years, especially in North America. For beginners, choosing the right equipment is crucial. But faced with a wide range of products on the market, you may wonder: “What equipment do I need?” Today, we will use case analysis and table comparison to explain in depth the three essential pickleball equipment for beginners, to help you easily start your journey in this sport!

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The pickleball paddle directly affects your accuracy, power, and comfort. Beginners usually need a racket with moderate weight and strong control to help master basic skills.

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Material	Features	Recommended groups	Price range
Wooden paddles	Durable and low-priced, but heavy, suitable for beginners with limited budgets.	children or beginner players	$15-$30
Composite materials paddles	Moderate weight, providing better control and feedback.	Beginner to intermediate players	$40-$100
Carbon fiber paddles	Lightweight design, best performance, but higher price.	Lightweight design, best performance, but higher price.	$80-$150+

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Wang is a white-collar worker who has just come into contact with pickleball. He chose a composite racket weighing about 7.8 ounces. This paddle performs well when learning basic swing movements and will not cause wrist fatigue due to excessive weight. After two weeks of practice,  Wang’s ball control ability has improved significantly.

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Recommended models: Selkirk Neo, Onix Z5 Graphite

Purchasing tips: Give priority to rackets weighing 7.5-8.2 ounces, which are suitable for beginners’ swing speed and power.

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purchase link for

Selkirk Sport Neo

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purchase link for

Z5 Graphite Pickleball Paddle

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Pickleball balls are mainly divided into two types: indoor balls and outdoor balls.

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type	features	recommended scenarios
indoor balls	Soft material, large holes, and quieter hitting sounds.	Indoor wooden floors or gymnasiums
outdoor balls	Hard material, small holes, and more wind-resistant.	Outdoor hard ground or grass

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When Ms. Li first participated in Pickleball, she chose an indoor ball, but her venue was outdoors. As a result, due to the high wind speed, the ball easily deviated from the track, affecting the game experience. Later, she switched to an outdoor ball and hit the ball more steadily.

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beginner set: It is recommended that beginners buy a set that includes indoor and outdoor balls for easy use in different courts.

Brand recommendation: Dura Fast 40 (outdoor), Onix Fuse (indoor).

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Pickleball requires quick changes of direction and footsteps, and ordinary running shoes or casual shoes cannot provide enough lateral support. Choosing a pair of special pickleball shoes can effectively reduce the risk of ankle sprains.

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features	running shoes	pockleball shoes
Sole grip	Average, designed for straight-line running	Excellent, suitable for fast movement and sudden stops
Lateral support	Poor, easy to cause sprains	Strong, provides additional protection
life cycle	Short	easy to wear Long, more durable

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Mr. Zhang initially wore a pair of running shoes to play pickleball, but sprained his ankle during an emergency stop. After that, he chose a pair of ASICS Gel-Rocket, which not only provides excellent grip, but also greatly improves his performance on the court.

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Brand recommendations: K-Swiss Express Light, ASICS Gel-Rocket

Purchase advice: Choose different shoe soles according to the venue, such as outdoor non-slip soles or indoor shoes.

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read more to learn about pickleball shoes

https://lixipickleball.com/ultimate-guide-5-best-pickleball-shoes-2024/

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Based on the above analysis, we recommend a cost-effective entry-level equipment combination for beginners:

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equipment	recommended	price	advantage
paddle	Onix Z5 Graphite	$60	average weight,good control
pickleball ball	Dura Fast 40(outdoor)	$10/set	durable，good for beginners
pickleball shoes	ASICS Gel-Rocket	$50	Good grip, ankle protection
total cost		$120	igh cost-effective, excellent experience

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As a beginner, you only need a suitable racket, a set of suitable pickleball balls and a pair of comfortable shoes to easily start your wonderful pickleball journey. When choosing equipment, you don’t have to pursue high-priced and high-end products. The best is the one that suits you. I hope this article can provide guidance for your equipment selection, so that you can enjoy the world of pickleball!

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