Once you have decided to make pickleball your sport, it's time to purchase your first paddle and some balls.
The best way to decide which paddle is for you is to try out different paddles. The Middlebury Rec Center has some demo paddles from WhipperSnapper, a local paddle-making company owned by Alan Hathaway of Shelburne, Vermont. Ask other players if they have a paddle you can try out. Click on the links below for guidance on paddle and ball selection. There are also links to some of the many online vendors.
The best way to decide which paddle is for you is to try out different paddles. The Middlebury Rec Center has some demo paddles from WhipperSnapper, a local paddle-making company owned by Alan Hathaway of Shelburne, Vermont. Ask other players if they have a paddle you can try out. Click on the links below for guidance on paddle and ball selection. There are also links to some of the many online vendors.
LINKS TO ONLINE VENDORS
Pickleball Stuff
Pickleball Paddles Plus
Pickleball Central
Pickleball Direct
Pickle-ball, Inc.
WhipperSnapper Pickleball Paddles
LOCAL STORES
Forth and Goal carries balls and WhipperSnapper paddles
Pickleball Stuff
Pickleball Paddles Plus
Pickleball Central
Pickleball Direct
Pickle-ball, Inc.
WhipperSnapper Pickleball Paddles
LOCAL STORES
Forth and Goal carries balls and WhipperSnapper paddles