10 Best Pickleball Bags Under $100 for Your Gear

Every once in a while I’ll see someone enter the pickleball courts carrying only a paddle in their hand. However, more often than not, players come to the courts carrying a pickleball bag.

Pickleball bags are great for keeping all of your necessities conveniently together in one place. Bags are designed to hold everything from your paddle and balls to your water bottle and cell phone.

It seems as if every pickleball manufacturer offers a pickleball bag. There are different types of pickleball bags for every player’s preference and budget. There are sling bags, duffle bags, backpacks, drawstring bags, and totes. So whether you prefer a certain brand or a certain style, there is sure to be a bag option for you!

If you want to know the pros and cons of each bag, please read on.

Best Pickleball Bags

The following are our top picks in pickleball bags. All of these bags are priced under $100. We have divided the list into different bag styles.

Pickleball Backpacks

Gamma Pro Pickleball Backpack

This backpack designed for pickleball offers style and great utility. It is spacious and easy to manage. It has padded straps and a back panel which provide comfort when carrying. It has a separate compartment for court shoes or wet clothes. This bag receives 5-star reviews at Pickleball Central.

• Size: L: 9″  x W: 12.5″ x H: 17″
• Space: This bag has a large main compartment, side pockets, shoe compartment, accessory pocket, and padded paddle pocket
• Extras: Padded compartment for 3 paddles. Separate compartment for shoes or wet clothes
• Price: $$
• Pros: This bag is spacious and comfortable to carry
• Cons: It doesn’t have an external water bottle pocket

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Gearbox Court Backpack

This backpack is an excellent bag for the price! It is very spacious and has many different pockets/compartments. It has padded shoulder and back straps to provide comfort when carrying. It has an additional chest strap to prevent jostling during travel. It has a separate compartment for shoes or wet clothes. In addition, it has an external mesh pocket to hold a water bottle or balls. It has a hard base so it can stand tall or you can hang it on a fence with the included hook. The bag receives 5-star reviews at Pickleball Central.

• Size: L: 13″  x W: 17″ x H: 21″
• Space: This bag has 4 large compartments, 16 organizational pockets, a shoe tunnel, and a mesh side pocket for a water bottle or balls
• Extras: Padded shoulder straps and back straps. Separate compartment for shoes or wet clothes. External pockets. Hanging hook
• Price: $$
• Pros: This bag is very spacious and comfortable to carry

Head Tour Pickleball Backpack

This backpack has a sleek design and keeps your pickleball gear safe and organized. It’s a great bag that is spacious and it comes with interior and exterior accessory pockets. It comes with a vented shoe compartment. It has a fence hook for easy storage. This bag receives 5-star reviews at Pickleball Central.

• Size: L: 11.8″  x W: 18.9″ x H: 11″
• Space: This bag has 1 large compartment with an interior accessory pocket. Holds 1-2 pickleball paddles in the center paddle compartment. Has a front accessory pocket and side pouches
• Extras: Padded back. Has a vented shoe/wet storage compartment. Has a fence hook and removable glove cord
• Price: $$
• Pros: This bag is very spacious with lots of pockets for storage. It also offers a paddle compartment, so you don’t need an additional paddle cover

Onix Pickleball Pro Team Backpack

This Onix pickleball backpack is specially designed for pickleball. It is designed to sit upright. It is spacious and it comes with easy-access pockets and compartments. It has comfortable adjustable shoulder straps. This bag receives 5-star reviews at Pickleball Central.

• Size: L: 19″  x W: 14″ x H: 9″
• Space: This bag is spacious enough to fit paddles, pickleball shoes, change of clothes, accessories, and more
• Extras: Four zippered storage areas to keep your equipment secure during travel. Padded shoulder straps. Padded pockets for your paddles. Has a shoe/wet storage compartment
• Price: $$
• Pros: This bag is very spacious with lots of pockets for storage. It also offers a paddle compartment, so you don’t need additional paddle covers
• Cons: It doesn’t come with a hook to hang your bag on a fence

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ProKennex QGear Backpack

This backpack is spacious and it comes with a bottom-ventilated shoe compartment. It has a large front accessory pocket and a padded pocket for paddles. It has comfortable adjustable shoulder straps along with a chest strap. It also has a padded grab handle. This bag receives 5-star reviews at Pickleball Central.

• Size: L: 17″  x W: 14″ x H: 10″
• Space: This bag is spacious enough to fit 2+ paddles, shoes, clothes, accessories, and more
• Extras: External mesh pocket for a water bottle. Has a separate bottom ventilated shoe/wet storage compartment
• Price: $$
• Pros: This bag is spacious. It has a large front accessory pocket with interior mesh pockets and a padded pocket for paddle storage
• Cons: It doesn’t come with a hook to hang your bag on a fence

Selkirk Day Backpack

This backpack is a nice size for running from work to the courts. It has a roomy main compartment to hold multiple paddles, balls, and clothes. It has a padded front pocket and a side mesh pocket for a water bottle. It also comes with a laptop sleeve. This bag receives 5-star reviews at Pickleball Central.

• Size: D: 6″  x W: 11″ x H: 18″
• Space: This bag is spacious enough to fit 6 paddles, clothes, and balls. It has plenty of room with a main compartment and small interior pockets
• Extras: External mesh pocket for a water bottle. Has a laptop sleeve
• Price: $
• Pros: This bag can hold numerous paddles and comes with a laptop sleeve which is a nice feature
• Cons: It doesn’t come with a hook to hang your bag on a fence

Vulcan Club Pickleball Backpack

This backpack is lightweight and has a self-standing design. It has a large main compartment to hold paddles, balls, and clothes. It has zippered accessory pockets. It has a padded back and shoulder straps for comfort when carrying. This bag receives 5-star reviews at Pickleball Central.

• Size: D: 7″  x W: 12″ x H: 17″
• Space: This bag has a large center compartment to fit paddles, clothes, and balls. It has 3 exterior pockets
• Extras: Exterior pockets with interior mesh a water bottle or sunglasses
• Price: $
• Pros: This is a great choice for a lower price point
• Cons: It doesn’t come with a hook to hang your bag on a fence

Pickleball Duffle Bag

Joola Vision II Duffle Bag

This duffle bag has multiple compartments with a design that allows players to keep their gear separate for convenience and cleanliness. This bag receives 5-star reviews at Pickleball Central.

• Size: L: 20″  x H: 12″ x W: 11.5″
• Space: This duffle bag is not overly bulky, but large enough to fit paddles and more inside the bag along with balls, shoes, and accessories
• Extras: Has padded handle for comfort. Removable shoulder adjustable strap. Separate shoe compartment. Made with material that is resistant to dirt and easy to clean. Has interior and side pockets.
• Price: $
• Pros: This bag has a separate shoe compartment. It is spacious enough to hold paddles and extra accessories.
• Cons: It doesn’t have an external water bottle holder

Pickleball Sling Bags

Franklin Sports Pickleball Sling Bag

This Franklin pickleball bag is the official pickleball bag of the U. S. Open. It has large pockets and an adjustable shoulder strap.

• Size: L: 13″  x W: 8″ x H: 18.5″
• Space: This sling bag can hold up to 6 paddles, pickleballs, and related accessories
• Extras: It includes a felt-lined soft cell phone pocket, plus a built-in fence hook. It has a water bottle holder on the outside of the bag
• Price: $
• Pros: This sling bag is a nice size for paddles. It isn’t bulky, but it’s roomy enough to fit additional accessories in it
• Cons: This sling bag doesn’t have a padded area for paddles

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Pickleball Totebags

Gamma Pickleball Tour Tote Bag

This tote gives you a solution to hold all of your pickleball equipment in one place. It has a side pocket to keep your paddle safe. It also has a side pocket for a water bottle. It comes with a strap and 2 handles to make it easy to carry.

• Size: D: 6″  x W: 14″ x H: 13″
• Space: This tote bag can hold 1-3 paddles, pickleballs, and related accessories. It has a large main compartment.
• Extras: It has a side paddle pocket and an external pocket for a water bottle
• Price: $$
• Pros: The side paddle pocket gives quick access to your paddle. It isn’t bulky, but it’s roomy enough to fit additional accessories in it
• Cons: This tote bag doesn’t have a hook to hang on a fence

Georgie & Lou Pickleball Tote (special mention)

This bag costs more than $100, but it’s well worth it because it can be used both on and off the pickleball court. It is dubbed the perfect pickleball bag. If you want a stylish and functional bag, this is it! These bags are made from materials that are luxurious, yet lightweight and durable. They are spacious with multiple storage options, including zipped interior pockets to hold pickleballs and a front pocket for paddles that don’t take up interior space.

• Size: H: 12″ x W: 11″ x D: 5″
• Space: This tote bag is spacious with multiple storage options
• Extras: Some of their bags offer a carabiner system designed to keep your bag lifted off of the ground
• Price: $$$
• Pros: The bags stand up straight and do not tip over. They work well both on and off the court
• Cons: It’s a higher-end price point, but worth it because it can be used off the court too

When choosing a pickleball bag, it all comes down to preference and style. You can’t go wrong with any of the bags recommended above.

Pickleball Bag Styles

Pickleball bags come in a variety of styles. Some bags are even a combination of a couple of different styles. Typically, bags are the following:

• Backpacks
• Drawstring
• Duffel
• Sling
• Tote

Pickleball Backpacks

Backpacks are large enough to carry your paddle, balls, clothes, and more. They have 2 straps so you can carry them over your shoulders. Backpacks typically have different compartments that can keep things organized.

Drawstring Bags

Drawstring bags are typically made of nylon or mesh and are lightweight. They are a simple bag without separate compartments. However, some drawstring bags might come with a mesh pocket for your pickleballs. These bags are large enough to carry your paddles, but not too much more. As their name suggests, they have 2 drawstrings that you pull to close the bag. You can carry a drawstring bag over both of your shoulders like you would a backpack. These bags are typically your least expensive option.

Duffel Bags

Duffel bags are similar to gym bags. They are large enough to carry your paddles, balls, shoes, extra clothes, and more. They come with different compartments so you can easily store everything. You can carry a duffle bag by hand, but they also come with a strap so you can carry the bag over your shoulder.

Pickleball Sling Bags

Sling bags do just as their name implies – sling over your shoulder. Unlike a backpack that has straps to use over both shoulders, a sling bag only has one strap and is carried over one shoulder. It is triangular-shaped and the perfect size to fit a couple of paddles. You can fit a few extra things in a sling bag, but not a ton.

Pickleball Tote Bags

If you prefer to carry your bag instead of wearing it like a backpack, a tote might be what you’re looking for. Think of a tote as being like a large purse or a bag you would take to the beach. Totes can fit quite a bit in them. They can also be colorfully designed and have different patterns on them. If you’re looking for a stylish bag to carry all of your pickleball “stuff”, this could be your bag.

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FAQs

These are some of the things you should consider when shopping for the best pickleball bag. Be sure to decide what’s important to you and what isn’t a must-have before you begin to shop.

See you on the courts sporting your bag!

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