New pickleball clothes can help you feel more confident and comfortable both on and off the court. Plus, they make great gifts for pickleball players. So, whether you're shopping for yourself or someone else, check out my list of the best pickleball clothing to help you decide.
When putting this list together, I factored in quality, style, practicality, and comfort. Value is also hugely important and something I considered for each product. I've picked a budget option for each category too.
Best of the best
Halara Backless 2-in-1 Dress
The Halara Backless 2-in-1 Dress has built-in shorts and side pockets. Its flared, backless design makes it super breathable and extremely comfy on the courts.
Vuori Daily Legging
Vuori's Daily Leggings have a high waist, a drawstring lace, and cuffed ankles. They look great and come in three sizes: short, regular, long.
Vitality Cloud II™ Scoop Bra
With medium support and compression, the flattering Vitality Cloud II Scoop Bra is so comfortable in play. It comes in a wide range of colors.
Alo Conquer Muscle Tank
The Alo Conquer Muscle Tank has a crew neck, wide arm holes, and a straight, finished hem. I love the look of this one, and it's soft and breathable too.
Rhone Pursuit Short
The versatile Rhone Pursuit Shorts look great and feel good, with thick laces and lots of pockets. Choose from three lengths and Unlined or Lined shorts.
Diadem Court Burst Pickleball Shoe
The Diadem Court Burst are the comfiest
pickleball shoes I've ever had. They're breathable, supportive, and light too, letting you play a fast game.
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Best pickleball clothes for women
More high-quality brands are making pickleball clothing for women than ever before. Below, you'll find our favorites from dresses to skirts and jackets.
Dresses
Halara Backless 2-in-1 Dress
The Halara Backless 2-in-1 Dress has built-in shorts and side pockets. Its flared, backless design makes it super breathable and extremely comfy on the courts.
Ewedoos Tennis Dress
The Ewedoos Tennis Dress is a great-value pickleball dress with built-in shorts and romper, side pockets, and moisture-wicking fabric. A top budget choice.
Athleta Vital Dress
The Athleta Vital Dress comes in three sizes: regular, tall, and petite. It's soft, moisture-wicking, and supportive, as well as having an internal shelf bra with removable pads.
Vuori One Shot Tennis Dress
Vuori's backless One Shot dress with interior bodysuit/bike shorts is stretchy to keep you flexible. It's particularly good at wicking moisture and it also looks great.
Vitality Cloud II™ Sport Dress
The mini-length Cloud II™ Sport Dress from Vitality has a soft and flexible feel. The built-in shelf bra, shorts, and romper add support and pockets.
Alo Alosoft Courtside Tennis Dress
The Alo Alosoft Courtside Tennis Dress features a mini-length A-line skirt, shelf bra, and shorts. Snug and fashion-forward, it's super soft and stretchy.
Tops
Check out the best pickleball tops for women, with short-sleeved tees, tank tops, and long-sleeved tops to choose from.
Short sleeves
Athleta Momentum Seamless Tee
The Athleta Momentum Seamless Tee is super comfy, stretchy, and breathable. A snug body-gripping fit, it won't ride up thanks to grippers at the inner hem.
Amazon Essentials Women's Tech Stretch 2-Pack
Get two t-shirts for the courts with this Amazon Essentials pack. They come very highly rated, with a wide range of color choices.
lululemon Swiftly Tech Short-Sleeve Shirt 2.0
Lululemon's Swiftly Tech hip-length tee has a slim fit and a seamless construction for less chafing. It comes in a wide range of colors and sizes.
Tank Tops
PB5star Vented Tank
The PB5star Vented Tank is a light, breathable, longer top from a pickleball-specific apparel brand. This is comfy and fashionable, with a wide range of stylish colors.
Aeuui Racerback Tank Top
An excellent budget tank for women, the Aeuui Racerback Tank Top is a really popular choice made from a lightweight mesh fabric.
lululemon Swiftly Tech Racerback Tank Top 2.0
Lululemon's slim-fit, waist-length Swiftly Tech top has a seamless construction that reduces chafing, available in lots of colors and sizes.
Long sleeves
Halara Solid Thumb Hole Cropped Yoga Sports Top
This Halara Sports Top is a stretchy and durable long sleeve shirt that comes in cropped or long styles. The thumb holes look cool but are comfy too.
BALEAF Long Sleeve Workout Top
A great budget long sleeve top for women from BALEAF. One of the bestsellers on Amazon, it has a moisture-wicking and quick-dry design.
Athleta Coaster Luxe Recover Sweatshirt
If you want a court sweatshirt, the Athleta Coaster Luxe Recover is for you. It's super cozy and breathable, and the thumb holes keep your sleeves in place.
Bottoms
No pickleball wardrobe is complete without bottoms. Have a look through the leggings, skorts, and skirts below to find the perfect pair for you.
Leggings
Vuori Daily Legging
Vuori's Daily Leggings have a high waist, a drawstring lace, and cuffed ankles. They look great and come in three sizes: short, regular, long.
GAYHAY High Waisted Leggings
If you want a pair of cheap leggings that are highly rated, GAYHAY is for you. These come with a high waist and soft feel, with a huge choice of colors and styles.
Alo 7/8 High-Waist Airlift Legging
The high-compression Alo 7/8 High-Waist Airlift Leggings cover you to right above the ankle. They offer a ton of color choices, as well as a full-length option.
Shorts / Skort / Skirt
Vuori Clementine Short 2.0
With a simple, clean design and a zip pocket, the Vuori Clementine Shorts are stylish and super-wearable on the courts. Choose from short-short and 4" styles.
Oyamiki Women's Active Athletic Skort
The Oyamiki Skort is a hugely popular budget choice with lots of styles. It has two layers with a hidden pocket and a headphone cable hole.
Alo Aces Tennis Skirt
The Aces Skirt from Alo is lightweight and woven. This is a flattering, high-performance, wrap-style court skirt with comfy inner pocketed shorts.
Stelle High Waisted Athletic Skirt
The Stelle High-Waisted Skirt is a budget piece that comes in a range of fun, vibrant styles. It's stretchy and comfortable, with built-in shorts and a pocket.
Dona Jo JoJo Skirt / Skort
With a wide choice of designs, the JoJo Skirt/Skort from Dona Jo not only looks fab, but it also has interior compression shorts with deep side pockets.
JACK SMITH Women's Stretchy Knee Length Skorts
For a longer knee-length skort, JACK SMITH is another great budget option. These come highly rated for their comfort and fit.
Jackets
Stay dry and warm on and off the courts with a pickleball jacket. We've got three great choices for all budgets below.
Athleta Salutation Jacket
The Athleta Salutation Jacket is a top choice for all ages. Soft and snug, with zip pockets and thumb holes, it comes in three styles: regular, tall, and petite.
MAGCOMSEN Lightweight Athletic Jacket
This zipped jacket from MAGCOMSEN is perfect for anyone on a budget, with a snug fit, zip pockets, and UPF 50+ protection. There's a ton of colors to pick from.
Alo Airbrush Corset Full Zip Jacket
This is a close-fitting court jacket with hip pockets and thumb holes. It has a toned-down confident look and is made from Alo's signature Airbrush soft fabric.
Sports bras
A good sports bra gives you the support and comfort you need to play your best game. Check out the top three sports bras for pickleball players below.
Vitality Cloud II™ Scoop Bra
With medium support and compression, the flattering Vitality Cloud II Scoop Bra is so comfortable in play. It comes in a wide range of colors.
Champion Infinity Racerback Sports Bra
A great affordable pick from a well-known brand, Champion's Infinity sports bra offers nice moderate support and "Double Dry" moisture-wicking tech.
Alo Airlift Intrigue Bra
The bestselling Alo Airsoft Intrigue sports bra gives you a super snug and supportive fit. A sleek and flattering design, the straps crisscross at the back.
Best pickleball clothes for men
Don't worry, guys, I've compiled a list for you too! Read on to see the hottest pickleball apparel for men right now, with a wide range of tops, bottoms, and jackets.
Tops
A good top for pickleball should be performance-enhancing. Check out the best tees, tanks, polos, and long sleeves below.
Short sleeves
Vuori Strato Tech Tee
The sleek Vuori Strato Tech Tee is one of the comfiest performance shirts you'll find. Soft, quick-drying, and moisture-wicking, it comes in many solid colors.
Nike Dri-FIT Fitness T-Shirt
A great court shirt from Nike with lots of color choices. Made with a cotton-polyester blend, it keeps you dry and comfortable during play.
Pickleheads Performance Tee
Designed just for pickleball players, our very own Pickleheads Performance Tee is durable, flexible, breathable, and quick-drying.
Tank tops
Alo Conquer Muscle Tank
The Alo Conquer Muscle Tank has a crew neck, wide arm holes, and a straight, finished hem. I love the look of this one, and it's soft and breathable too.
NELEUS Men's 3-Pack Tank Top
This popular pack of 3 tank tops from NELEUS comes at a bargain price. The racerback design looks cool, while the moisture-wicking mesh fabric keeps you cool.
PB5star Vented Sleeveless Tee
PB5star is a rare brand that makes clothes just for pickleball players. Their Vented Sleeveless Tee for Men is a great fit and a nice look on the courts.
Polo shirts
Polo Ralph Lauren Classic Fit Performance Polo Shirt
An athletic twist on the classic Ralph Lauren Polo, this stretchable and moisture-wicking performance polo keeps you feeling and looking cool on the courts.
32 Degrees Men's Cool Classic Polo
A budget pickleball polo shirt with great reviews, the 32 Degrees Classic Polo is made from lightweight, breathable, quick-dry, 4-way stretch fabric.
JOOLA Ben Johns Propel Polo Shirt
Ben Johns fans will dig this JOOLA polo, but so will any pickleball player who wants a comfortable polo with a sharp, preppy look and breathable material.
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Long sleeves
Vuori Long-Sleeve Strato Tech Tee
The long-sleeved version of Vuori's Strato Tech Tee is as soft as a pillow. It feels so comfortable on the courts, with the best drying tech built in.
Nike Men's Pro Fitted Long Sleeve Training Tee
Made with Nike's patented Dri-FIT tech, this long-sleeved Training Tee is stretchy, tight, performant, and supportive. It will keep you dry on the courts.
Alo Conquer Reform Hoodie
A lightweight pullover hoodie that you can wear on and off the courts. It's soft, stretchable, and great at wicking moisture away from your body.
Bottoms
Pair your tops with the best pickleball bottoms for men. We've picked a range of shorts and pants that have served us well on the courts this year.
Shorts
Rhone Pursuit Short
The versatile Rhone Pursuit Shorts look great and feel good, with thick laces and lots of pockets. Choose from three lengths and Unlined or Lined shorts.
G Gradual Men's 7" Workout Shorts 2-Pack
G Gradual is the budget choice if you want court shorts with deep, zippered pockets. They come in a huge variety of colors and a great-value 2-pack.
Vuori Kore Shorts
The bestselling Kore Shorts from Vuori come in many colors and three lengths. They feature open side pockets, a velcro back pocket, and an inner liner.
Pants
lululemon Surge Jogger Regular
These lightweight, stretchy joggers from lululemon come in three lengths. They have zips at the cuffs to make them easy to take on and off at the courts.
G Gradual Men's Sweatpants
G Gradual Sweatpants are great-value court pants. Zip pockets on the side and back, tapered legs, and stretchy material make them ideal for pickleball days.
Vuori Sunday Performance Jogger
Functional and durable, soft and stretchy, the Vuori Sunday joggers have a clever zipped pocket on the front of the leg to avoid that bulky feeling.
Jackets
Keep warm on the courts with a pickleball jacket. All of these choices look cool and are made from top materials.
lululemon Warp Light Packable Jacket
The water-repellent lululemon Warp jacket has naturally breathable mesh, zip pockets, a hidden phone sleeve, and a cinchable hood. It packs away easily too.
Adidas Men's Essentials Warm-Up 3-Stripes Track Top
For a retro no-hood look, try the full-zip Adidas 3-Stripes Track Top. It's a regular fit with snug ribbed cuffs and hem, and front storage pockets.
Vuori Sunday Element Jacket
The hooded, zip-down Vuori Sunday Element Jacket has a soft-knit stretchy feel. It's super comfy, great for performance, and moisture-wicking, with zip pockets.
Best pickleball accessories
Diadem Court Burst Pickleball Shoe
The Diadem Court Burst are the comfiest
pickleball shoes I've ever had. They're breathable, supportive, and light too, letting you play a fast game.
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RIA Eyewear Court HD+ Sunglasses
RIA Eyewear's Court HD+ collection of pickleball sunglasses offers 100% UVA/B protection and incredible impact resistance. They're also stylish!
lululemon Metal Vent Tech Wide Headband
This one-size-fits-all headband from lululemon is super comfortable. Made from a seamless construction, it wicks away sweat and is very stretchy.
Under Armour 6-Inch Performance Wristband 2-Pack
These performance wristbands from Under Armour are great at wicking away moisture. They're extra long for maximum coverage and come in a value 2-pack.
Franklin Sports Pickleball Glove
This is a premium glove made just for pickleball by top sports equipment brand Franklin Sports. It features an enhanced grip, premium leather, and extra padding.
OutdoorEssentials UV Sun Protection Arm Sleeves
The highly-rated pickleball sleeves from Outdoor Essentials protect your arms on sunny days on the courts. Sweat-wicking, breathable, and stretchy.
PB5star Unisex Striped Crew Socks
PB5star's unisex pickleball socks are made for pickleball players. These cotton crew socks are durable and performance-boosting. Great on and off the courts.
Melin A-Game Performance Snapback Hat
Expertly designed and constructed, in a range of styles and colors, Melin's A-Game performance hats are perfect for pickleball. This is my favorite court hat!
lululemon Women's Wide Band Running Visor
With a high band for extra forehead coverage, lightweight quick-drying fabric, and an interior mesh sweatband, this lululemon Wide Band Visor is a hit.
TICONN Neck Gaiter 2-Pack
You'll get great wear out of this highly rated 2-pack of neck covers from TICONN. It's breathable, moisture-wicking, sun- and wind-proof, and machine-washable.
Benefits of pickleball-specific clothing
Whether you're a recreational player or a regular at tournaments, you need to invest in some quality pickleball clothing. Not only will you look the part, but you'll also move better as you focus on your serves, dinks, and lobs without discomfort.
Many players will feel better with some accessories too, boosting their game and confidence even more.
Bottom line
I had a lot of fun testing out clothes and accessories this year. There are so many good brands right now making apparel for pickleball players. Here's a recap of the best of the best:
- Halara Backless 2-in-1 Dress - Best dress
- Vuori Daily Legging - Best bottoms for women
- Vitality Cloud II™ Scoop Bra - Best sports bra
- Alo Conquer Muscle Tank - Best top for men
- Rhone Pursuit Short - Best shorts for men
- Diadem Court Burst - Best shoes
Recent updates
October 2024
I've spent so many hours testing new apparel brands this year, so I decided it was time to revamp my list of best pickleball clothing in 2024. I've included plenty of well-known brands (Vuori, Vitality, lululemon, etc.) as well as some lesser-known but impressive brands.
