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As summer sports come into focus, some will turn to the trend that’s become a mainstay in parks, athletic clubs and even sidewalks across America: pickleball.

The convenience of pickleball is given proper circumstances as the game can be played anywhere outdoors, weather permitting. The items necessary for use are a pickleball paddle, a handful of pickleball balls, and a sturdy pickleball net. A variety of tennis shoes can double as pickleball shoes which provide the necessary support and grip to dominate the court.

USA Pickleball is the national governing body for the trendy sport in the U.S.“The mission of USA Pickleball is to promote the development and growth of pickleball in the United States and its territories,” states the organization's website.

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As part of their goal to standardize the sport, USA Pickleball publishes an approved list of paddles and balls to play the sport. The Equipment Evaluation Committee (EEC) works with the National Testing Service (NTS) and USA Pickleball to accredit the equipment.

Approved pickleball paddles

Approved pickleball balls

Shoes and nets for pickleball