DALLAS, TX – Is pickleball really a luxury space? Versace seems to think so. 

The iconic Italian fashion brand recently released a pickleball paddle set priced at nine thousand dollars. 

And I thought the paddles used by players like Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns were getting expensive.

The Versace paddle set comes with two paddles, three white Versace balls, and a black mesh drawstring bag. 

The paddles are described as “fiberglass rackets, detailed with rubber handles.”

Calling them “rackets” is a red flag, of course.

The paddle design itself, though, is classic Versace – bold and intricate. It’s in the Barocco de la Mer pattern, which is very coastal, featuring sea shells and coral, all in a light blue, white, and orange color scheme.

I do give Versace credit for not just slapping their logo on the paddles and calling it a day because the artwork is truly stunning.

But nine thousand dollars isn't exactly affordable.

With all the celebrities and socialites taking up the sport, I can definitely there being a market for these kinds of specialty items. I'm skeptical about the quality, though, compared to notable brands Selkirk, Paddletek, Engage, etc.

I think I’ll stick with my Rokne paddle for now.

What do you think of the Versace pickleball paddles? Let us know on Instagram and X (formerly Twitter).