~$14
Pickleball Elbow and Forearm Strap
A cheap, sensible gift for an enthusiastic player whose arm gets sore after a few games.
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~$12 typical price
A roll of protective tape that wraps the rim of a paddle to absorb scrapes from low dinks and court contact.
Why it makes a great gift
A cheap way to protect an expensive paddle from chips and cracks along the edge.
A cheap, sensible gift for an enthusiastic player whose arm gets sore after a few games.
Hundreds of pickups a session add up on the back and knees, and this saves most of them.
Players who move inside for winter need indoor balls, which play slower and quieter than outdoor ones.
Textured paddle faces scuff and lose grip when they rattle around loose; a cover keeps them fresh.