Introducing Heritage – Retro Clothing Inspired by Pickleball's Roots

Q: Does it matter what you wear on the pickleball court?

Think about it—would you perform better wearing dress shoes or a pair of high-quality pickleball shoes? You should wear athletic clothes that are comfortable, cooling, and moisture-wicking. Luckily, there are plenty of brands making athletic clothes that suit pickleball players.

Q: Are tennis and pickleball clothes the same?

While you can wear tennis clothing for pickleball, there are some differences. Take shorts as an example. While the fabric and general feel are similar, the pockets are often larger in pickleball shorts to allow players to carry a spare ball.

Q: How should you dress for pickleball?

You should wear comfortable athletic clothes that keep you cool. You'll find lots of clothing for tennis, pickleball, and other racket sports. For men (depending on the weather), tank tops, t-shirts, long-sleeve shirts, shorts, and caps are all commonly worn. For women, supportive clothing such as sports bras are recommended, while sleeveless shirts, polo shirts, skorts, shorts, and even dresses can be worn. It's really up to you!

Brandon Mackie wearing a pink Heritage Pickle-ball sweatshirt

If you're pickleball obsessed, you might want to check out Heritage Pickle-ball, an exciting clothing brand with a unique twist. Pickleball was invented back in the 1960s, so Heritage is trying to keep that era alive with its retro-cool aesthetic—something I've not seen done well before.

Heavily influenced by the swinging sixties, their clothes are designed to celebrate the origins of pickleball while updating the style with modern comfort. I managed to get my hands on a few pieces from their Time Capsule Line, so let's see what I made of them on the courts.

What is Heritage Pickle-ball?

Heritage Pickle-ball is a US-based apparel brand inspired by the very first pickleball company, Pickle-Ball Inc., established way back in 1972. Heritage Pickle-ball updated the original logo and kept the dash in the name to honor that legacy.

What do they offer?

As well as their clothes (t-shirts, sweatshirts, hats, and more), Heritage Pickle-ball also make some great paddles and accessories. What I really like about them—and what sets them apart from the many brands out there—is the striking and fun retro look across all their products.

Watch my Heritage Pickle-ball unboxing:

Heritage Pickle-ball clothing reviews

You can get these products (and anything else on their store) for 20% off with our exclusive code. Let's take a closer look.

Groovy Crew Neck Sweatshirt

How did Heritage know I look good in pink? I dig this loud design with the big, trippy font and tie-dye print. This is definitely not the style I'd typically wear but I like this sweatshirt—it's something different.

The fit is good but not perfect. There's some bagginess in the sleeves, though not enough to stop me from wearing it. This will keep you warm on chilly days—just don't wear it in 105º heat like I did!

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"Pickle Pickle Pickle" Long Sleeve Tee

This is my favorite item of theirs. I'm a Medium and it fits true to size. It has a nicely fitted look without being overly tight on any part of my body.

The black/yellow color combo sets it apart. You don't see many tops this color and I don't have anything in my closet quite like it. The retro designs work great here as well. I like that the subtle logo is on the front, with the louder design on the back.

The material lands nicely between standard and performance cotton—a cut above the cheap cotton you normally find in sports tees. It feels lightweight and breathable during play too.

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Twill Rectangle Patch Dad Hat

I love the retro design on this hat. I've never had one quite like it, especially with the patch stitched onto the front. The green, tan, and white look great together and are neutral enough to pair with a lot of outfits.

When it came to how I wore it, I experimented until I found two happy styles. One was lightly resting on my head with the peak angled up, not all the way down like I'd normally wear a sports cap. The other way was backward, which looked really cool.

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Why order with Heritage?

Firstly, you get free delivery on any orders over $69, and your items should arrive within 3-7 business days (for US orders).

You can also get big savings as we've worked with the amazing team at Heritage Pickle-ball to bring our readers an exclusive 20% off everything on their site. Just use the discount code PICKLEHEADS20 at the checkout.

Check out my first thoughts on the Heritage Pickle-ball clothes:

Bottom line

These clothes are a fun change from my usual style and remind me of pickleball's origins back in the 1960s—not that I was there! If you enjoy looking good and learning about the sport's history, why not celebrate with clothes from Heritage Pickle-ball?

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About the author

Brandon Mackie

Brandon is an avid writer and co-founder of Pickleheads™. Once a competitive tennis player, Brandon can now be found these days honing his dinks on pickleball courts near Phoenix, Arizona.

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Introducing Heritage - retro clothing inspired by pickleball's roots

What is Heritage Pickle-ball?

What do they offer?

Heritage Pickle-ball clothing reviews

Groovy Crew Neck Sweatshirt

Today’s best deal

"Pickle Pickle Pickle" Long Sleeve Tee

Today’s best deal

Twill Rectangle Patch Dad Hat

Today’s best deal

Why order with Heritage?

Bottom line

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