Custom Pickleball Paddles

How to choose a custom pickleball paddle

Start with who will play with it. Wood paddles are heavy and slow, but they are nearly indestructible and cost the least per piece, which is why schools, parks departments and summer camps buy them by the case. Fiberglass paddles are the usual pick for corporate events and team gifts: lighter, with more pop off the face and a smooth surface that takes full-color printing very well. Carbon fiber and graphite paddles are what regular players buy for themselves, with a softer, more controlled feel and a textured face that adds spin.

Core thickness is the other spec worth checking. Paddles with a 16 mm polymer honeycomb core feel softer and more forgiving, while 12 to 14 mm cores are faster and more powerful. Weight matters too: most adult paddles fall between about 7.5 and 8.5 oz, and lighter paddles are easier on the arm for beginners and kids.

Printing on the paddle face

The paddle face is one of the largest print areas in promotional products, so it suits full artwork rather than a small logo in a corner. Most paddles are decorated with full-color digital printing or sublimation across the whole face, which handles gradients, photos and brand patterns with no extra cost per color. Wood paddles can also be laser engraved for a natural, one-tone look. Many styles let you print one side or both, and some offer a different design on each side, for example your logo on one face and a sponsor or event on the other.

Decoration options for pickleball paddles

Custom pickleball paddles can be decorated with full-color digital printing, screen printing, laser engraving and pad printing. Full-color digital printing reproduces photos, gradients and multicolor logos with no extra charge per color, and it is the usual method for printing the full face of a paddle. Screen printing lays down bold, durable spot colors and is the most economical option for one or two color logos on larger runs. Laser engraving burns the logo into wood or coated surfaces for a permanent, one-tone mark.

Pricing, minimums and turnaround

Most styles here are priced between roughly $6 and $250 per piece, depending on the model and the quantity you order. Minimums for decorated orders usually fall between 12 and 100 pieces.

Every order starts with a free virtual mockup showing your logo on the actual product. Nothing goes into production until you approve it. Production time starts after approval and is listed on each product page; tell us your in-hands date when you request a quote and we will confirm it can be met before you order.

Shop pickleball paddles by brand

Looking for a specific brand? These brands have pickleball paddles in our catalog, each available with your logo.

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