Pickleball Lead Tape
The small kit that makes the bigger kit better. Overgrips, lead tape, paddle covers, eyewear, sweatbands. Mostly under £15. Stock up while you're here.
- Customs-Free
- Fast UK Delivery
- Tournament-Grade
- From £4
Inside this collection
Lead tape is the cheap upgrade most players don't know about. A few grams of tape at the head or sides of a paddle changes its swing weight and sweet-spot placement noticeably. Costs under £10 for enough tape to tune three paddles.
Most accessories cost less than £15 and last longer than a paddle. Overgrips and lead tape are the two we recommend every player keep in stock at home. A worn overgrip slips at the worst possible moment; replacement is £4 of insurance.
Eye protection is the accessory most amateurs skip and most experienced players insist on. Indoor pickleball involves a fast ball at face height, and the injury rate from ball-to-eye contact is non-zero. Polycarbonate sports lenses with proper ventilation are £30–£90 and effectively eliminate the risk.
If you're searching for — specifically, you're in the right place — every paddle, ball, or piece of kit on this page is matched to that intent and stocked here in the UK.
What this collection covers
Eye protection
Court eyewear for indoor pickleball where the ball is fast and at face height.
Wear-and-tear essentials
Overgrips, lead tape, sweatbands — the small kit that needs replacing first.
Paddle covers
Slipover covers extend a paddle's lifespan by a season — cheap insurance.
Buying for a club or coach?
We do bulk pricing on quantity orders. Drop us a line for tournament packs, club kit-outs, and team apparel.
How to choose
- A paddle cover is £15 and saves a £150 paddle from accidental damage.
- Stock up on overgrips. £4 per pack, replace every 5–15 sessions.
- Get eyewear if you play indoors. Polycarbonate sports lenses, £30–£90 range.
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Frequently asked
Where should I add lead tape on my paddle?
12 o'clock (top of head): more power and a higher swing weight. 3 and 9 o'clock (sides): wider sweet spot and more stability. Throat: more handle-heavy feel and quicker hands. Start with 1g per side and tweak.
What does lead tape do on a paddle?
Adds weight to specific points on the frame — typically the head (more power) or the throat (more stability). 0.5g–2g is the typical range. The performance change is subtle but real.
How often should I replace my overgrip?
Every 5–15 sessions depending on how much you sweat and what compound you're using. A worn overgrip slips at the worst possible moment — it's £4 of insurance against losing a competitive point.
Do I need eyewear for pickleball?
Recommended for indoor play, where the ball moves fast and at face height. Outdoor play it matters less. Polycarbonate sports lenses with good ventilation are the right pick.