The best bags designed specifically for pickleball
Most people who end up playing pickleball on a regular basis go through the same process when it comes to their bag choice.
At first, you don’t need much — just a drawstring bag big enough to hold a paddle and a couple balls.
But the more you play, the more you need to carry with you to the courts — backup paddles, more balls, a towel, shoes, a change of clothes, overgrips, etc.
We’re here to help you decide on the best bag to fit all that stuff, and there’s no shortage of great options these days.
We’ve broken it down into two categories: Tour bags, which are larger and good for long tournament days, and backpacks, which are smaller and more convenient for everyday use.
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Last updated: May 2026
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TOUR BAGS
1. RPM Pickleball Bag Pro V3
This is the 3rd generation of ADV’s best-selling Pro tennis bag. New features include height adjustable straps, a toiletry pocket, and expanded capacity for A TON of paddles. This is a serious bag for serious players.
2. JOOLA Tour Elite Pro Pickleball Bag
JOOLA Tour Elite Pro Pickleball Bag
This is the big pickleball bag you’ll see JOOLA’s pro players using. It's spacious, heavy on features and has about a dozen pockets to keep even the biggest gear junkie organized and ready for a day at the courts. It's available in four color options — we bet you can find one you like.
3. Six Zero Pro Tour Bag 2025
Six Zero Pro Tour Bag 2025
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This updated tour bag from Six Zero can accommodate everything a serious player needs for a long day at the courts. It's loaded with high-end and durable user-friendly features to elevate your pickleball experience.
It's available in black/gray, black/pink and a beautiful ruby red with white highlights.
4. Engage Pickleball Team Bag
This bag got a facelift in 2024 and the white and gold colorway is one of the freshest looks in all of pickleball. It's also available in a red and black option.
With room for up to eight paddles (!!), this is the perfect bag for those who are always trying the latest and greatest paddles on the market.
5. JOOLA Ben Johns Duffel Bag
JOOLA Ben Johns Duffel Bag
We've been waiting for a pickleball company to make a traditional sling duffel bag with specific features for pickleball players. JOOLA stepped up and did it right, with a little design help from Ben Johns himself. This bag features a spacious main compartment and an extra large shoe/dirty laundry compartment. It also has a padded pocket for paddles and several other compartments for accessories. It's built for serious players who pack a lot of gear for long tournament days.
BACKPACKS
1. RPM Flex Backpack
The ADV Flex Backpack is made for pickleball players who prep like pros. With space for 3 paddles, 18 precision-placed compartments, and thermo-lined protection for your gear, this pack keeps everything in place — from warm-up to cooldown. The expandable canopy boosts capacity on demand, giving you room for bulky essentials like shoes, hoodies, or even a bike helmet — without switching to a bigger bag.
2. FORWRD Court Caddy Pickleball Bag
The FORWRD Court Caddy is a premier pickleball bag that has seemingly considered everything a player could want. It stands up on its own without flopping over, it has convenient compartments for balls, paddles, an optional exterior shoe compartment, an optional exterior paddle sleeve and several other thoughtful features. It's the perfect bag for the gear heads.
3. UDrippin Apex Backpack
The new UDrippin Apex Backpack was built for players who show up ready and stand out when they do. Available in two sizes — 40L and 25L — this bag is the ultimate fusion of performance, durability and elevated style.
Crafted from premium TPU with a rugged, structured build, this pack is designed to handle everything from daily sessions to tournament weekends. Every compartment is purpose-built for serious players — from a quick-access paddle system that keeps your gear protected and organized, to a spacious main cavity that adapts to your full setup.
Thoughtful details like padded straps, a reinforced rubber base, and modular exterior storage allow you to move seamlessly from the court to anywhere else your day takes you.
4. 11SIX24 Essentials Bag 2
Designed for life in motion, the Essentials Pickleball Backpack 2 blends minimalist style with maximum function. Built from durable recycled materials, it’s made to transition seamlessly from work to the courts — carrying everything you need without compromise or clutter.
5. Holbrook Court Bag
This is a great option for those who don't need to haul half their closet to the courts with them and want something a little smaller. It's lightweight, has a super clean look and a simplified design.