Pickleball Sweatbands
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Why this collection
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.
Eye protection
Court eyewear for indoor pickleball where the ball is fast and at face height.
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.
Quick decision guide
- Stock up on overgrips. £4 per pack, replace every 5–15 sessions.
- A paddle cover is £15 and saves a £150 paddle from accidental damage.
- Get eyewear if you play indoors. Polycarbonate sports lenses, £30–£90 range.
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Frequently asked
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.
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 usual range. Significant tuning is paddle-by-paddle.
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.