Paddles & Equipment
Six Zero (6.0) Pickleball Paddles
Our Club highly recommends Six Zero pickleball paddles. They are Australian designed and engineered using innovative technology. Visit the Six Zero website via this link to receive a 10% discount and 15% for our club! If you don’t automatically receive a 10% discount, enter code RONARICH10 at checkout.
- The Coral Pro paddle is the latest addition to the Six Zero lineup (June 2026). It has a Double Diamond Tough
surface, twice the diamond density, eight times the durability of raw carbon fiber as well as the most spin Six Zero have ever engineered into a paddle. UPA certified. - The Coral is a recent addition to the Six Zero lineup. It was recently voted All-court paddle of the year for 2025. This paddle delivers a perfect blend of control, stability and plush power, delivering high performance for players of all levels. The Coral is available in Hybrid, Elongated and Widebody shapes as well as a Lightweight version. UPA and USAP certified.
- The Six Zero Double Black Diamond paddle is still one of the most popular paddles. This is what Pickleheads have to say in an article titled “Best pickleball paddles 2025”: “It’s a high-level paddle without the high-level price. It offers the best value for performance of any paddle I’ve tested“. UPA and USAP certified.
- The Quartz is a very affordable, excellent-value entry level paddle. It comes in 6 different colours and will cost you $90 if you visit the Six Zero website via this link OR you can purchase two paddles for $150. UPA and USAP certified.
There are, of course, a myriad of different paddles on the market nowadays. The process requires pairing the most important elements of a paddle with a player’s skill and style. The key to finding the best pickleball paddle is to find the proper balance of core material and thickness, surface material, paddle weights, and grip size.
PADDLE GUIDE SPRING/SUMMER 2026 COMPARE PADDLES
Our Club is very fortunate to have most of the Six Zero paddles for our members to try before they buy:
Email Rona if you would like to try a few different Six Zero paddles before you buy.
How to receive a 10% discount for Six Zero paddles:
- Use this link to go to the Six Zero website. You will automatically receive a 10% discount on all Six Zero paddles and other merchandise except the Quartz paddle which is 5% OR
- If you are already on the Six Zero website, enter code RONARICH10 at checkout.
- Shipping is free for orders over $85.
Six Zero pickleball paddles are designed and engineered in Australia! They are already the third-largest producer of paddles globally!
Protective Eyewear
As the pace of play at our club continues to increase, the danger of eye-related injuries increases. Because pickleball is a game of quick exchanges in close proximity—especially at the kitchen—a hard hit or deflected ball can cause serious damage in a split second.
To ensure everyone stays safe and stays playing, we strongly recommend that all members wear protective eyewear while on the court.
Get Your "Kitchen Blockers"
To make eye protection as accessible as possible, the club is offering Kitchen Blocker glasses at a significantly reduced price of $55 (Retail price is $85). This is a great opportunity to pick up high-quality protection at a fraction of the standard cost.
The SlimFit size is suitable for narrow faces.
How to Purchase
Shoes
Pickleball shoes are actually much more important than your paddle!
Wearing good court shoes can lessen the chances of injury. Sneakers or running shoes do not supply the right kind of support for the side-to-side action inherent in pickleball. Open shoes, hiking boots, running shoes and swim shoes are most definitely not suitable for pickleball. A lot of people will start playing pickleball with their running shoes because it’s the most common type of sports shoe and it’s the most convenient, but this can be a disastrous choice. To avoid injury in pickleball, you will need sturdier shoes.
Because pickleball being such a new sport in Australia, it is virtually impossible to find a pair of shoes made especially for pickleball. A well-fitting pair of tennis shoes is the best option for outdoor play and volleyball or badminton shoes for indoor play.
Clothing
You can wear just about anything comfortable and appropriate for the climate: athletic shorts, gym pants, t-shirts, etc. However, your pickleball clothes should fit well and yet allow for unrestricted movement. Clothes that are too tight may limit your swing, while those that are too loose could interfere with your ability to move quickly around the court. Long dresses are definitely NOT ALLOWED! They are dangerous as you could easily trip and seriously injure yourself.