The Dink Holiday
Gift Guide
2025
Gift Guides by Category
Holiday shopping just got a whole lot easier! We pulled together the best paddles, balls, shoes, bags, and clever little stocking stuffers from across the pickleball universe, all in one place. Whether you’re shopping for a brand-new beginner or the friend who won’t stop talking about their DUPR, this guide is packed with gifts they’ll actually use (and love).
Top Paddles
We rounded up the paddles everyone’s buzzing about right now, the ones dominating courts, group chats, and gear closets. As a team that tests more pickleball tech than anyone should reasonably admit, we know what actually performs and what’s just marketing fluff. If you want the freshest paddle reviews and deep dives on new tech drops, make sure you’re subscribed to our newsletter.
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OUR PICK
Pilla Performance Eyewear
Worn by the two top women pros Anna Leigh Waters and Anna Bright, the new performance eyewear from Pilla brings high-tech, ZEISS-engineered lenses to pickleball, designed not just to block light but to fine-tune color and contrast so the ball pops, your eyes don’t fatigue, and reaction time stays sharp even under harsh sun or shifting court lighting.
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Mens Footwear
We laced up and tested the top men’s shoes of the year, picking pairs that can handle serious court time without sacrificing style. Every option below brings durability, stability, and that crisp, athletic look players actually want. If you want the full breakdown of our testing, hit the link below for The Dink’s in-depth footwear review.
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OUR PICK
VKTRY Performance Insole
These carbon fibre insoles don't just help you with foot fatigue, they are designed to return energy you put into the ground back up to make you move faster and jump higher.Not convinced? They come with a 90-day money-back guarantee.
READ: Ranking the Best Men's Pickleball Shoes of 2025
Pickleball addicts (like myself) will wear down at least 3-5 pairs of shoes per year. So finding the right pair is crucial for your wallet and your game. To help my fellow players, I've ranked the best men's pickleball shoes of 2025.
July 11 • Luke Burton
Women's Footwear
We tracked down the best-performing women’s shoes of the year, options that deliver real support, stay comfortable through long sessions, and still look good on and off the court. These picks come vetted by The Dink’s fashion correspondent Emily Visnic, who knows exactly where performance and style meet. And if you want the full testing notes, you can dive deeper via the link below.
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READ: Ranking the Best Women's Pickleball Shoes of 2025
Finding the best pickleball shoes for women in 2025 means looking at comfort, stability, traction, and durability. I tested five top-performing models from leading brands like Nike, New Balance, ASICS, Mizuno, and Selkirk to see which ones actually deliver on the pickleball court.
August 20 • Emily Visnic
Top Pickleball Balls
We pulled the best-performing pickleballs you can buy right now. The Selkirk Pro-S1 comes with a fantastic crack warranty. The Dura Fast 40 still reigns supreme in hot summer conditions. Franklin remains the reliable, all-purpose classic. And for the eco-conscious player, the Komodo ball delivers quality without the guilt.
Pickleball Bags
We rounded up a fresh mix of pickleball bags that cover every type of player: first-timers who just need the essentials, weekend warriors who pack half their closet, and tournament diehards who treat organization like a sport of its own. These recommendations build on our 2025 bag review (linked below), but we’ve added a few new standouts that earned their way into the lineup.
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READ: The Complete Buyer's Guide to Pickleball Bags 2025
When it comes to pickleball, the right gear can make all the difference, and that includes your bag. Whether you’re a casual weekend player or competing in tournaments, a good pickleball bag keeps your paddles, balls, and essentials organized, protected, and ready for action.
January 14 • Alex Weaver
Stocking Stuffers
From clever novelty gifts to genuinely useful training tools, these stocking stuffers hit the sweet spot of affordable and actually-worth-giving. They’re the small-but-mighty picks every player: rookies, grinders, and gear nerds alike, will appreciate unwrapping.
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