Registries have grown up. Couples are asking for objects they will actually use, and pickleball paddles have quietly become one of the most requested. Here is how to choose a pair that belongs on the console table and on the court.

Pickleball belongs on the wedding registry. For couples who already play — or are about to discover the sport together — a matched paddle set is the rare gift that gets used weekly for years. Here is how to register thoughtfully, and what guests should actually buy.