Fun pickleball paddles should bring energy and personality, not just a joke. This guide covers what separates a fun paddle from a toy, the build that belongs under the art, where a fun paddle earns its keep, a short checklist, which face to give as a gift and our pick, the WOW paddle from ARTI's pop-art Kristen & Kristy line.

Planning a Friendsgiving pickleball tournament? Here is the easy version: a relaxed round-robin for 4, 8 or 12 friends explained in plain words, plus a gear checklist, food-pun team names, prizes people will actually use and a potluck plan that gets everyone to the table on time.