This 'excellent' pickleball kit has everything you need to play — and it's on sale
Pickelball fans say this beginner-friendly kit "helped improve [their] game."
Pickleball is, without a doubt, the game du jour of the summer. The family-friendly sport has been lauded by many as the year's must-try activity, with pickleball courts and clubs sprouting up across the country.
What is pickleball?
Pickleball is a family-friendly sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton and ping-pong in one easy-to-learn game.
Pickleball can be played anywhere and requires only a badminton-sized court, two paddles and a plastic ball to get started.
What do you need for pickleball, and where can you buy it?
We've found an affordable Pickleball set from Amazon Canada that comes with everything you need to get started on summer's hottest sport.
Save 20 per cent on this top-rated pickleball set.
The details
This affordable pickleball kit comes with everything you need to start playing pickleball, minus the court, of course.
The bundle comes with a two-pack of fibreglass pickleball paddles, two outdoor and two indoor pickleballs and one carrying bag big enough to hold it all.
The set is suitable for players of all levels, including beginners, intermediate and professional players, so that everyone can get in on the action.
What people are saying
If you were on the fence about picking up pickleball, this set's impressive 4.5-star rating may be the push you need to play.
The bundle has collected more than 1,800 reviews from Amazon shoppers, with fans calling it an "excellent choice for pickleball enthusiasts."
It's a "great" set for beginners, writes one user. The paddles are "sturdy" and they "feel [like] good quality."
The fibreglass paddles are an "upgrade from the wooden ones," says another reviewer. They "really helped improve our game" and "accuracy of hits."
A third shopper calls the kit a "great pickleball starter set."
While the set has nearly 1,500 five-star reviews, some note the handles "feel a little short" and say while the kit is "good for getting started," it may not be ideal for pickleball pros. "Wouldn’t recommend if you want to elevate your game."
The verdict
If you're looking to take up a new hobby this summer that's both fun and affordable, pickleball might be for you. Perfect for beginners and players of all ages, Amazon shoppers call this beginner-friendly set "excellent."
However, if you're a more advanced player, some reviewers say you may find these paddles ill-suited to your preferences.
The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.
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