Something I wish I always had was a checklist of all the things you need to put together a pickleball outfit. Based on my regular play in two different cities that have both warm and cold weather here is a list of the things you may need.
Checklist of Pickleball Outfit accessories for all types of weather
Game and Sports Accessories
Pickleball paddle
Pickleballs
Waterbottle
athletic Towel or small hand towel
Sports watch (optional)
Bag (pick one)
Pickleball backpack
regular backpack
small duffle bag
shoulder bag
tennis bag or backpack
Totebag
A pickleball backpack is a cool option to be able to just latch the hook at the top onto a fence. I tend to use a small duffle bag. Many people use a backpack or totebag since a pickleball paddle is small enough to fit inside.
Shoes (Pick one type)
Pickleball shoes
Tennis shoes
Cross training shoes
hairbands – if you have long hair
Eyewear (with or without prescription, pick one)
Protective Sports goggles
Protective Sports goggles with sun protection
Sunglasses
Eyeglasses
Pickleball Outfit accessories for warm weather
T – shirt
tank top
leggings
tennis skirt
athletic shorts
athletic socks
cap (optional)
sun visor (optional)
Have a few of these on hand for as many days as you play pickleball to mix and match. For instance I have several different color t-shirts and tennis skirts on hand. I tend to not wear leggings in really warm weather because I get too hot, but there are certainly many people that do. Cap and sun visor are optional if you like headwear. I always just use hairties to tie my hair up in a ponytail.
Pickleball accessories for cold weather
leggings
joggers
Athletic jacket
Fleece hoodie
Fleece zippered top or jacket
Base layer top for cold weather (long or short sleeve)
Compression Top long sleeve
You may want to have several of these combinations, and then mix and match. In the winter time you really may need to layer to add warmth as well as the ability to remove a layer if the weather warms up. For example have a Jacket on top of a long sleeve top. If is really warms up, I may have a short sleeve top inside.
Hope this checklist of pickleball outfit accessories helps you look great while feeling comfortable during your game. Get started with pickleball and add an additional element of joy in your life.
