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. ONIX Pro Team Paddle Bag
ONIX has been in the pickleball space for years, so they know what they're doing when it comes to equipment.
The Pro Team Paddle Bag has plenty of room and a variety of compartments that make managing your gear a breeze. Its design will keep your paddles separate and safe from hitting against other belongings, and its versatile construction allows it to be worn as a standard backpack with the padded shoulder straps, or carried like a duffel bag with the reinforced nylon handles.
Length: 22 inches
Height: 13 inches
Width: 13 inches
- Durable polyester withstands tough abuse.
- Nylon carry handle with hook and loop closure.
- Four zippered pockets including shoe/wet storage.
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. 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.
- 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. 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.
5. ONIX Pro Team Backpack
The ONIX Pro Team Backpack boasts a number of features that help keep your equipment organized.
This backpack not only has a main zippered compartment but also includes a padded paddle compartment and four zippered pockets including a space for your court shoes or sweaty clothes at the bottom. This allows you to keep your primary gear clean and safe while retaining enough room for a wardrobe change so you can travel back home in comfort.
Height: 19 inches
Width: 14 inches
Depth: 9 inches
- Durable polyester withstands tough abuse.
- Nylon carry handle with hook and loop closure.
- Padded shoulder straps.
- Featuring four zippered pockets including shoe/wet storage.
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