The best bags designed specifically for pickleball
Last Edited
Jan 29 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.
Note: This page will be updated every few months as new products are released.
Last updated: January 2025.
TOUR BAGS
1. 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.
And the new 2025 color options make it possibly the sexiest pickleball bag we've ever seen. It's available in black/gray, black/pink and a beautiful ruby red with white highlights.
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.
2. JOOLA Tour Elite Pro Pickleball Duffle

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 seven color options -- we bet you can find one you like.
Length: 24 inches
Height: 11 inches
Width: 16 inches
- Built-in fence hook.
- Thermal insulation to keep your gear safe in the heat.
- 2 paddle pockets fitting 2 paddles each.
- Hideaway backpack straps.
- Ventilated shoe compartment.
- 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.
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 Pickleball Paddle Bag

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. Available in four colors.
Length: 24.4 inches
Height: 11.4 inches
Width: 11.4 inches
- Made from sturdy 1680D polyester, making it extremely durable.
- Large external pockets.
- Convertible straps go from backpack to duffle bag.
- Extra large main compartment.
- Ventilated shoe compartment.
5. CRBN Pro Team Tour Bag

This bag is a staple at pickleball courts across the country for a reason.
It's big, durable and has lots of thought-out pockets. It also has a zip-off sling bag for those days when you don't need to take all of your gear to the courts.
Available in black and gray.
Length: 23 inches
Height: 12 inches
Width: 14 inches
- Synthetic carbon fiber construction.
- 2 thermal paddle pockets, holding up to 3 paddles each.
- Ventilated shoe compartment.
- Top thermal-lined cooler pocket
- Large main compartment.
- Dirty clothes pocket.
- Padded backpack strap.
- Built-in zip-off sling bag.
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.
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 Vision II Backpack

The Vision II Backpack from JOOLA is a compact bag that's a great standby for frequent visits to the courts.
The clean design makes it easy to organize and prep your equipment. Its main compartment is opened with a zipper that runs nearly the full length of the bag so you never have to struggle to pack or dig for the exact item you want.
Height: 20 inches
Width: 12 inches
Depth: 8 inches
- Made of 600D and 210D polyester to provide both durability and a soft interior.
- Laptop pouch.
- Additional compartments for smaller accessories.
- Cushioned shoulder straps.
- Sturdy grab handle on top
- Mesh pocket on one side.
- JOOLA-branded zipper pulls for easy use and extra style.
3. adidas MULTIGAME 3.3 Pickleball Paddle Bag

Adidas took a big step in pickleball to start 2025 by signing Federico Staksrud, signaling that one of the biggest brands in the world is taking pickleball seriously.
It shows with this bag, which has plenty of space and pockets galore for maximum organization. It can also store up to 10 (!!) paddles, which is a crazy amount of space for a backpack.
Height: 22 inches
Width: 11.4 inches
Depth: 10 inches
- Made of durable polyester.
- Insulated and water-resistant paddle pockets that hold up to 10 paddles.
- Large main compartment.
- Separate ventilated shoe pocket.
- Four accessory pockets.
- Padded backpack straps.
4. Wilson Pickleball Backpack

Wilson is no stranger to making sports bags, and it shows with this sleek pickleball bag.
It makes room for all the essentials and even has a ventilated shoe pocket, which many bags this size don't include.
Height: 17.5 inches
Width: 12 inches
Depth: 8 inches
- Durable polyester fabric.
- Padded shoulder straps.
- Sturdy grab handle.
- 2-paddle capacity pocket or laptop sleeve.
- Large main pocket.
- Zippered front pocket, ventilated to hold shoes or dirty clothes.
5. Selkirk Core Series Tour Pickleball Backpack

This bag has been a staple for years, and Selkirk released four new colors in 2025 -- green, gray, mauve and tan.
It's a popular bag for a reason, with tons of pockets to keep your gear organized and an extra large main pocket to pack all your essentials on tournament day.
Height: 20.5 inches
Width: 14 inches
Depth: 11 inches
- V11 Max polyfiber performance material
- Zippered main compartment with top and front access.
- EVA top with cellphone pocket.
- Internal organization pockets.
- Padded 15-inch laptop sleeve.
- Ventilated shoe compartment.
- Insulated water bottle and food pocket.
- Padded and adjustable shoulder straps.
- Large mesh external pocket.