In Rotation
Skechers
One of three shoes in regular rotation. Comfortable enough for a morning of court time without breaking in the wallet.
On The Court
Not a "best of" list — just what's actually in the bag right now, updated as it changes.
Footwear
In Rotation
One of three shoes in regular rotation. Comfortable enough for a morning of court time without breaking in the wallet.
In Rotation
The steady, reliable option in the rotation — solid all-around court shoe.
In Rotation
Built specifically for pickleball, unlike the two crossover shoes above — the one to reach for when court feel matters most.
Paddles
Name Brand
A regular in the bag — one of two name-brand paddles I mix between depending on the day.
Name Brand
The other name-brand option in rotation alongside the JOOLA.
Budget / Off-Brand
Yes, there's a budget paddle in the bag too, and it plays a role in every honest gear comparison on this site — worth knowing it's not all name brands out here.
Everything Else
Balls
Nothing fancy — standard balls that get the job done across every venue in the rotation.
Bag
A generic court bag carrying the shoes, paddles, and balls above from Austin to Santa Fe to Chicago.
A Note
Everything above is what's actually in my bag — nothing here is a paid placement. If that changes down the line I'll say so plainly, right on this page.