Basket of tennis shoes.
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Prove you play pickleball without saying you play pickleball

DALLAS, TX – Oh, how I love the Pickleball Facebook Forum.

It’s an endless source of entertainment. And while there are countless players airing their grievances, there’s also a lot of hilarious and wonderful content.

The latest to spark some digital conversation: 

Closet full of shoes
Closet of shoes Kathy Stephens Frazier

“Show me you play pickleball without any words,” wrote Kathy Stephens Frazier, showcasing her closet full of court shoes.

Finding the right pair of shoes can be an endless battle. 

Dozens of medals hanging on hooks
Pickleball tournament medals John Winters

John Winters posted his lineup of medals hanging in his home. Honestly, I can’t blame Winters for showing off his gold. You should always celebrate your victories with pride.

Yellow pickleball cookies with holes poked in them
Pickleball cookies Lainie Reyes

This was a fun one. Lainie Reyes shared how she brought pickleball into the literal kitchen by baking these adorable pickleball cookies. I need to get baking!

Tennis dresses hanging on hooks
Pickleball dresses Angel Dorsett

Angel Dorsett posted a rainbow of pickleball dresses in her closet. I get it girl, there’s no uniform I like better than a cute little workout dress. Closet goals. 

Overflowing closet of pickleball shoes
Lots of pickleball shoes and hats Marica Jacobs

Marica Jacobs claimed the prize for the largest quantity of shoes in her closet. The thing that caught my eye, though, was all those visors and hats. Sun protection for the win. And they must be coordinated with the rest of the outfit, so you’ve got to have one in every color.

Baskets full of pickleballs
Basket of pickleballs Shellie Anderson

Shellie Anderson posted a basket of pickleballs, which made me smile. It's so simple and perfect. I’m envious of those bountiful containers. I need to order a pack of 40 to work on my serve.

pickleball paddles stacked up on top of each other
Stack of pickleball paddles Howard Schoenberger 

And here’s the one I was waiting for. The stack of paddles. Howard Schoenberger posted an image of a dozen of them. Are you really a pickleball player if you don’t have several different paddles, from several different brands, with various shapes, sizes, and feels?

Owning a few extra paddles is great to have extra gear on hand when you want to play with friends. But when you’re trying to figure out which paddle is best for you, it’s probably going to result in buying a ton of different ones.

They say pickleball is a relatively inexpensive sport, but sometimes you have to splurge for the proper gear. That’s how I’d prove I play pickleball – just look at my bank statement.

Now excuse me while I add another pickleball dress to my wardrobe.