A Derby garden party has a small palette: mint, blush, cream and bourbon amber, with a ribbon of red or navy. The paddle on the table should sit inside it. This guide covers the ARTI paddles and sets that do, what each one actually looks like, and how to carry, wrap and stock them for a backyard court on the first Saturday in May.

Couples hosting a weekend wedding at a resort with pickleball courts increasingly want the welcome bag to nod at the sport their guests will actually play. A paddle answers the brief better than any other single item. Here is how to plan quantity, tier the guest list, and match the paddle face to the venue's state.