The best bags designed specifically for pickleball
Last Edited
Nov 24 2025
Category
Gear
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: November 2025.
TOUR BAGS
1. 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.
Length: 24 inches
Height: 12.5 inches
Width: 13.5 inches
- Built-in fence hook.
- Thermal insulation to keep your paddles safe in the heat.
- 2 paddle pockets fitting 3 paddles each.
- Hideaway backpack straps.
- Ventilated shoe compartment.
- Four smaller exterior pockets for easy access to balls and accessories.
- Conveniently fits into an aircraft overhead.
2. Six Zero Pro Tour Bag 2025
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.
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Length: 24 inches
Height: 11 inches
Width: 16 inches
- Stylish vegan leather upper with a luxury internal custom 6.0 logo liner.
- Heavy duty Tarpaulin bottom and sides combine with 8 low profile ribbed PVC pads to protect your bag from the harshest treatment.
- Twin padded, thermal-lined side pockets, each accommodating 3 paddles with ease.
- Ventilated compartment for shoes.
- Large dedicated cooler compartment with easy access to keep your lunch and refreshments cool.
- C-shape main entry for easy access to a spacious central interior, with a separate 3-zone zipper compartment and an additional mesh tidy space.
- Discreet lower compartment for stashing dirty attire or other items.
- Built-in carabiner hooks that make hanging your bag a breeze.
- Outer separate zone with individual holds for storing your wallet, keys, sunglasses and phone.
- Ergonomic shoulder straps that effortlessly convert into duffle bag handles.
- Reinforced top handle for an easy top lift.
- Quality YKK zips throughout for smooth access and reliability.
- Sized for travel – enough room for a week-long getaway, and conveniently fits into an aircraft overhead.
3. 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.
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Length: 23 inches
Height: 12 inches
Width: 14 inches
- Padded adjustable straps.
- Made from durable heavy duty and weather-resistant polyester.
- 2 insulated compartments, each holding up to 4 paddles.
- 3 mesh pockets in the main compartment.
- 1 mesh pocket on the flap, and small exterior pockets for keys, glasses, wallets and phone.
4. Franklin Pro Series Bag II
With decades of experience in the sports equipment industry, its no surprise that Franklin also makes a great pickleball bag.
This bag was created with input from pros, prioritizing functionality, comfort and accessibility.
Length: 24.4 inches
Height: 12 inches
Width: 13.5 inches
- Engineered with precision using advanced, high-quality materials
- Large external pockets.
- Convertible straps go from backpack to duffle bag.
- Extra large main compartment.
- Ventilated shoe compartment.
5. 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.
Length: 24 inches
Height: 12.5 inches
Width: 13.5 inches
- Durable materials withstand tough abuse.
- Carry with a longer strap that slings over your shoulder or with the two extra long handle straps.
BACKPACKS
1. Six Zero Performance Backpack
Much like the new tour bag from Six Zero, this backpack is built from tough materials and is extremely functional.
One of the best features is the external shoe bag that attaches to the outside of the backpack, so your shoes don't ever stink up the rest of your bag.
It also has an internal pocket that can be used for a laptop, making this a great bag for those who go straight from work to pickleball or vice versa.
Available in three colors: Pink with white highlights, black with white highlights and beautiful ruby red with white highlights.
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Height: 20 inches
Width: 14 inches
Depth: 10 inches
- Heavy duty 1000D Cordura upper with a luxury internal custom 6.0 logo liner. Cordura offers excellent tear strength and resistance to abrasion as well as water resistance.
- Heavy duty Tarpaulin bottom and sides combine with low profile ribbed PVC pads to protect your bag from the harshest treatment.
- Ergonomic shoulder straps and contoured extra soft padded backing.
- Reinforced top handle for an easy top lift.
- A large c-shape top entry for easy access to a spacious central interior.
- Two internal built-in padded sleeves to carry your pickleball paddles or alternatively safely store your laptop.
- Internal top mesh compartment for valuables.
- Separate ventilated drawstring bag for your shoes. The bag clips onto the front of the main backpack.
- Thermal insulated cooler box, which fits neatly inside the backpack.
- Quick and easy exterior top access compartment.
- Front access compartment with individual holds for storing your wallet, keys, sunglasses and phone.
- Dura-mesh compartments on each side of the pickleball backpack. On one side a full-width elasticized compartment to hold the largest of water bottles. On the other side the mesh compartment has a central divider that neatly holds and stores up to 6 pickleballs.
- Discreet built-in carabiner hooks.
- Quality YKK zips throughout for smooth access and reliability.
2. JOOLA Utility Backpack
The JOOLA Utility Backpack simplifies travel with its spacious main compartment, padded laptop/paddle sleeve, and multiple zippered pockets that keep essentials neatly organized. Designed for comfort, it features breathable spacer mesh and an adjustable sternum strap, making it ideal for all-day wear.
Height: 18 inches
Width: 11 inches
Depth: 6 inches
- Laptop pouch.
- Additional compartments for smaller accessories.
- Cushioned shoulder straps.
- Sturdy grab handle on top
- Mesh pocket on one side.
3. Proton Pickleball Backpack
Proton is no stranger to making quality, durable bags, having started as a softball company.
This bag comes in four colors -- Proton Pink, Atomic Blue, Nuclear Navy and Graphite Gray -- and much like Proton's paddles, this bag looks great no matter what color you choose.
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- Multiple paddle compartments that can hold up to 6 paddles total.
- Shoe pocket.
- Fence hooks.
- Insulated pockets for temperature control of cold items.
- Made from the same material as high-end luggage.
4. Paddletek Sport Backpack
Paddletek is an OG pickleball brand, so we would expect nothing less than top-tier gear and accessories to go with their trusted paddles. This bag has everything you need, whether you're heading to the office or to the courts.
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Height: 16 inches
Width: 12 inches
Depth: 6 inches
- Made of durable polyester.
- Large main compartment.
- Four accessory pockets.
- Laptop sleeve.
- Fence hook.
5. Engage Stealth Backpack
Designed with the structure, style and durability you need to look like a pro both on and off the court. This high-quality backpack boasts a sleek, professional design crafted from premium materials that retain their shape while providing comfort and functionality. The back compartment fits both a laptop and a paddle, while the spacious main compartment includes two large interior pockets and a convenient front section for quick access to items.
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Height: 19.5 inches
Width: 13.5 inches
Depth: 8 inches
- Padded adjustable straps.
- Heavy-duty zipper pulls.
- 2 exterior pockets.
- 3 interior compartments.
- Laptop sleeve.
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