Category Must Have Gear

Top 10 Pickleball Gifts for 2025 (For Players Who Actually Take This Stuff Seriously)

Four pickleball players holding paddles and gear, representing the top pickleball gifts for 2025.

These aren’t cutesy beginner gifts. These are the things real pickleball addicts want — the ones who track RPMs on their serve and talk about paddle cores like surgeons. 1. JOOLA Perseus Ben Johns Paddle – The 2025 Edition Why… Continue Reading →

December 10, 2025 0

You Know It’s Too Hot for Pickleball When… (Plus the Gear That Might Save You)

Sweating through your grip? Ball melting mid-rally? Discover the funniest signs it’s too hot for pickleball—plus must-have summer gear that might just save your game (and your dignity).

Welcome to that magical time of year when the sun is actively trying to murder you, and yet your group chat still thinks “we’re on for 5:30?” is a reasonable question. If you’ve ever looked at a pickleball court shimmering… Continue Reading →

June 23, 2025 0

Franklin Signature Pro Series Pickleball Paddle – Product Review

A promotional graphic for Reluctant Pickle featuring the Franklin Signature Pro Series paddle. The image includes a reluctant paddle emoji holding a “Product Review” sign, with bold text emphasizing performance, spin, and control.

🔍 Why We Chose This Product The Franklin Signature Pro Series (MaxGrit™) is a game-changer for players who want just enough performance edge without pretending they’re going pro. It is: ✅ What You’ll Love About It 🧠 What to Watch… Continue Reading →

June 13, 2025 0

5 Pickleball Headbands That Say “I Have No Idea What I’m Doing, But I Look Amazing”

A middle-aged man in a stars-and-stripes headband holding a pickleball paddle with a reluctant cartoon face on it, standing on a court looking unsure but committed.

Published on ReluctantPickle.com – For the confused, the sweaty, and the sartorially daring. 🤷‍♀️ Why Headbands? Because wiping your panic sweat on your shirt is so 2023.A good headband says: 1. The Classic Cotton Sweatband Vibe: Zero frills, pure function…. Continue Reading →

June 11, 2025 0

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