Review: JOOLA Tour Elite Pro pickleball bag is perfect for a long day at the courts
Last Edited
May 14 2025
Category
Gear
I've been using the JOOLA Tour Elite Pro pickleball bag for a couple months now, so I wanted to do a full review breaking down what I like about it and why I have moved it to the No. 1 spot on my list of the best bags designed specifically for pickleball.
For starters, it's big, and that's important to me. I'm usually carrying several paddles, a change of clothes, towel, shoes, snacks, a massage gun, etc. This bag fits it all with room to spare.
Specs
Length: 24 inches
Height: 11 inches
Width: 16 inches
Weight: 3 pounds
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This is the bag you’ll see JOOLA’s pro players using, which makes sense because they usually need a lot of gear during long tournament days.
But it's not too big -- it still fits in an aircraft overhead bin, which is a huge plus if you're somebody who travels for pickleball events.
Below I'll dive into specific features I find useful and how I've made the most of the space provided in this bag. Let's cook!
Exterior
The exterior of this bag doesn't just look good -- it has held up very well over extended use, so durability is also a strong suit.
There are 7 pockets that can be accessed from the exterior:
-2 insulated paddle pockets, which can hold 3 paddles each.
-2 felt-lined pockets toward the top of the bag on the sides for valuables and accessories.
-2 larger pockets at the bottom of the bag on the sides, which are a good size for balls or other gear.
-Ventilated shoe compartment that is accessed from the bottom of the bag.
I really like that this bag has several good-sized pockets that are easily accessible without having to go digging through the main compartment. I keep my wallet/phone/keys in one pocket, a handful of balls in one pocket, all my paddle accessories (overgrips, edge tape, weighted tape, etc.) in one pocket and a bunch of snacks in the fourth pocket.
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In addition to easy access to storage compartments, this bag also has multiple ways to carry and store it while you're at the courts:
-Backpack straps that can be easily tucked away when not in use
-Two straps on the front that allow you to carry it like a duffel bag when not using the backpack straps.
-Fence hook that folds into its own small pocket at the top.
-It also sits upright on its own if you're not using the fence hook, whereas a lot of pickleball bags tend to tip over if you try to stand them up.
It comes in seven different colors, so we bet you can find one you like. I prefer the black and yellow.
Interior
JOOLA did something unique with the way you access the interior main compartment. A dual-zipper flap unzips the entire length of the bag and folds out of the way, giving you extremely easy access to everything inside.
There's a good-sized void in the middle of the bag for bigger items, like a towel, massage gun, change of clothes. But there's also several smaller pockets inside that I use for things like sweatbands, some warm-up bands and there's a hook for your keys if you want them stored more safely inside the bag.
Simply put, this bag has everything I need and lets me keep all my gear organized. It's also the perfect size for a weekend pickleball trip, which is a huge bonus.
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