
Versace paddle set has eye-raising $9,000 price tag
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.
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