Want to Try Pickleball But Don't Have Any Equipment?

No worries! There are very few guarantees in life, but we can guarantee that someone will either let you borrow their paddle for a game or someone will have an extra paddle or two (or three). So if you want to try out pickleball, stop by Auburn Middle School at the tennis courts. Summer play is on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6 pm to 8 pm, and on Saturday mornings from 8:30 am to 10:30 am.

This is a great way to try out pickleball and try out some paddles. This is a good thing since paddles (and their costs) vary greatly. The cheapest paddles are made of wood and may be purchased for less than 20 bucks. Players rarely use wooden paddles. Usually, players are using composite or graphite paddles (these prices vary greatly from around 35 dollars to over 100 dollars).

Plus, you can see from the photo above the varieties of colors and designs. There are also some differences in size, weight and grip, so it's best to try out the sport (and maybe some different paddles) before making any investment.