{"title":"Pickleball Lead Tape","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"pb-coll\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"pb-hero\"\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"pb-hero__lead\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe small kit that makes the bigger kit better. Overgrips, lead tape, paddle covers, eyewear, sweatbands.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mostly under £15. Stock up while you're here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cul class=\"pb-hero__usps\"\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eCustoms-Free\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eFast UK Delivery\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eTournament-Grade\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eFrom £4\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!--break--\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pb-coll\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eInside this collection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLead 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEye 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat this collection covers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pb-features\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"pb-feature\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEye protection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCourt eyewear for indoor pickleball where the ball is fast and at face height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"pb-feature\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWear-and-tear essentials\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOvergrips, lead tape, sweatbands — the small kit that needs replacing first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"pb-feature\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePaddle covers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlipover covers extend a paddle's lifespan by a season — cheap insurance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pb-cta\"\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"pb-cta__title\"\u003eBuying for a club or coach?\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"pb-cta__sub\"\u003eWe do bulk pricing on quantity orders. Drop us a line for tournament packs, club kit-outs, and team apparel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to choose\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"pb-checklist\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eA paddle cover is £15 and saves a £150 paddle from accidental damage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStock up on overgrips. £4 per pack, replace every 5–15 sessions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGet eyewear if you play indoors. Polycarbonate sports lenses, £30–£90 range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStep sideways\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"pb-related\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pickleball-accessories\"\u003ePickleball Accessories\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pb-faq\"\u003e\n  \u003cdetails class=\"pb-faq__item\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhere should I add lead tape on my paddle?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"pb-faq__answer\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e12 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails class=\"pb-faq__item\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat does lead tape do on a paddle?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"pb-faq__answer\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdds 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails class=\"pb-faq__item\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow often should I replace my overgrip?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"pb-faq__answer\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails class=\"pb-faq__item\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDo I need eyewear for pickleball?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"pb-faq__answer\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eRecommended 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Where should I add lead tape on my paddle?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"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. 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Eye protection prevents the rare-but-serious face injury indoor pickleball can cause.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pb-faq\"\u003e\n  \u003cdetails class=\"pb-faq__item\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eIs the Gamma Lead Tape compatible with all paddles?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"pb-faq__answer\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eGenerally yes — accessories like overgrips, lead tape, paddle covers, and eyewear are not paddle-specific. Where compatibility matters (e.g., specific cover sizing), the listing notes which paddles fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails class=\"pb-faq__item\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow often should I replace this?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"pb-faq__answer\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eOvergrips: every 5–15 sessions. Lead tape: lasts the lifetime of the paddle. Paddle covers: replace if torn or worn. 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