Gloves

A pickleball glove gives you a consistent grip when your hands get sweaty, helps prevent blisters and calluses during long sessions, and adds a bit of comfort. Gloves are especially popular on hot, humid outdoor days. They're a lighter alternative to constantly changing your overgrip.

Popular choices include the Selkirk Boost Glove in men's and women's, the Selkirk Attaktix Premium Leather Palm Coolskin Upper Glove, and the Head Web Pickleball Glove. Look for a thin, grippy palm that keeps paddle feel, and a breathable back that keeps your hand cool.

Most players wear a single glove on their paddle hand, since that's where grip and blister protection matter. Gloves are sold for the left or right hand, so order the hand you hold your paddle with: right-handed players usually need a right-hand glove. Check the product options before ordering.

A glove should fit snugly, like a second skin, with no loose material in the palm or fingertips that could bunch around the handle. It shouldn't restrict your fingers when you grip and release. Sizes differ by brand, so measure your hand and follow the size chart on each product. Selkirk makes separate men's and women's fits.

A leather palm, like on the Selkirk Attaktix Premium Leather Palm glove, offers a soft, natural feel and excellent grip that molds to your hand. Synthetic gloves are often lighter, more breathable and easier to care for. Both work well; choose leather for premium feel and synthetic for value and ventilation.

After playing, take your glove out of your bag and let it air-dry flat, away from direct heat, so it keeps its shape and doesn't stiffen. Check the care label before washing, especially for leather. To keep odours away between sessions, use Captodor deodorizers. Replace the glove when the palm wears thin or loses its grip.