How much does pickleball cost?
$128 buys all 3 essentials.
3 priced items · checked 10 Sept 2026 · retailer prices, we earn a commission
Everything essential, cheapest sensible pick
$128
3 items, nothing rented
Against 247 hobbies
Above median
Dearer than 64% of them. Median hobby: $84.
What each thing costs
Every essential item, cheapest sensible option first. Mid-range and top picks alongside.
What you need
$128Everything you need to start pickleball. None of it is a big commitment.
Pickleball costs more to start than 64% of the 247 hobbies we price. The median is $84.
Cost questions
How much does Pickleball cost to start?
About $128 for the 3 essential items, taking the cheapest sensible option for each.
What does each thing cost for Pickleball?
Court Shoes: from $73. Pickleball Paddle: from $35. Pickleballs: from $20.
Is Pickleball an expensive hobby?
Pickleball costs about $134 to start, dearer than 64% of the 247 hobbies we price. The median hobby costs $84, so this sits around the middle.
What should I buy first for Pickleball?
pickleball paddle, pickleballs, court shoes — $128 together. They are the cheap half of the kit and the half you keep whatever you decide about the rest.
Hobbies that cost about the same
The 6 nearest to pickleball by startup cost, out of 247.