It starts the same way every Saturday: “Let’s just play a few games,” someone says, with the kind of innocent optimism usually reserved for lottery tickets and first dates.

Fast forward 8 hours, 3 electrolyte packets, 1 sideline cramp, and a light sunburn later… and you’re still on the court. Welcome to the Weekend Pickleball Warrior Phase — where the vibes are competitive, the hydration is optional, and there is always time for one more game.

Are You a Weekend Warrior?

  • You brought a cooler that weighs more than your car.
  • Your outfit is color-coordinated, performance-wicking, and completely soaked by 9:12 AM.
  • You say “last game” more often than a toddler says “why.”
  • You now consider BodyArmor a food group.

Sound familiar? Yeah. Us too. 😅

The Gear You Swear By

If you’re playing all weekend, the gear matters. Here are a few affiliate-fueled essentials you probably already own but will buy again anyway:

Tips from the Weekend Trenches

✅ Rotate partners. Unless you like being blamed for every unforced error.

✅ Sunscreen, bro. The pickleball tan is not a badge of honor.

✅ Hydrate with something besides gas station iced coffee. Your kidneys are begging.

Before You Go…

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Weekend warriors, we see you. We salute you. We recommend you stretch.

👉 Got a sweaty court gremlin in your life? Send them this post. They’ll be too tired to be mad about it.