Types of Pickleball Bags
There is a mind-boggling range of pickleball bags which include sling bags, duffel bags, backpacks, and tote bags.
All these come in several styles, sizes, functions, and options as well as a wide variety of color combinations. First, here is a low-down on the different types of bags that you will come across.
There are 4 main types of pickleball bags – Sling bags, Backpacks, Duffel bags, and Tote bags.
Each of these is different in shape and size and have their characteristics. Let us get to know all these types of pickleball bags.
Pickleball Sling Bags
Sling bags are generally tear-shaped. They are light, portable and functional.
These bags do not have separate compartments on the inside, but there are separate pockets on the outside to keep your small personal items like phones and keys. There is a mesh type pocket for keeping water bottle or beverages,
They typically have a single cinch or double cinch straps, with which you can sling it over your shoulders.
Good slang bags may come with shoulder straps, which are often padded for carrying comfort.
Sling bags are very popular, economical and help you sling the bag on your shoulder and reach the venue to play.
Pickleball Duffel Bags
Duffel bags are those most popularly used by tennis players. It is quite large and can carry towels, dress, and shoes, besides your pickleball gear comprising of 4 paddles, 6 balls or more.
There are several pockets on the inside for keeping your phone, keys, sunglasses, etc safely. These pockets may be padded for extra safety of items. The pockets on the outside are used to store water bottle and balls.
Duffel bags are durable and best for long-term use. They have a good carrying capacity to put everything you need to play pickleball, in one convenient package.
Some even have a separate compartment for putting shoes. They have two short handle straps for carrying and a padded shoulder strap if you wish to carry it on your sides.
These are the most recommended type of bags.
Pickleball Backpack
Backpacks have almost the same capacity as duffel bags. They are easy to carry and have two shoulder straps to carry it on your back.
The shoulder straps are most often padded for comfort. These backpacks are similar to school bags or laptop bags in appearance.
Backpacks are more organized and it is easy and convenient to put the paddles inside or take them out.
There are compartments inside the bags and several zipped pockets on the outside. These pockets can be used for placing the water bottle and your personal items separately and securely.
They have enough space inside to keep your dress, shoes, towels and anything you may require during the game. Backpacks compete with Duffel bags in space and convenience, yet are more comfortable to carry leaving your hands free.
Pickleball Tote Bags
Tote bags can be considered as smaller cousins of sling bags. These are smaller and lighter with no frills.
These are also quite economically priced. Colorful and easy to carry, these bags are a favorite among female players.
If you carry less baggage and just your pickleball gear, then tote bags provide the best option.
There is a main compartment to hold paddles and balls, and several pockets on the outside.
Some tote bags have only handles to carry, whereas others also offer optional shoulder straps.
Pickleball Paddle Covers and Carry Cases
Paddle Covers are generally made of Neoprene. Paddle covers just protect the face of the paddles from scratches, dirt, and other hazards.
These are zipped halfway or more, and you can put the paddle inside and secure with the zipper while keeping the handle sticking out.
Paddle Carry Cases are generally made of nylon. These are like paddle covers, except that they are larger.
Unlike paddle covers, they cover or encase the whole paddle. These are completely zipped and have a small strap of a handle with which you can carry it easily.