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HIT THE COURT ENSURE YOU HAVE THE BEST EQUIPMENT WHEN PLAYING PICKLEBALL WITH THESE PRODUCTS FOUND IN LOCAL STORES .
MIDDLE RIGHT : COURTESY OF PACIFIC MARINE MAMMAL CENTER
1 ) The snapback THALIA SURF CRAFT USA HAT will help you keep your eye on the ball while shielding your face from the sun ’ s bright light , $ 34.95 , at Thalia Surf Shop . ( 949-497-3292 ; thaliasurf . com )
2 ) Protect your skin from the sun ’ s harsh rays while on the pickleball court with Sun Bum ’ s MINERAL SUNSCREEN FACE STICK , $ 13.29 , at Whole Foods Market . ( 949-376-7888 ; wholefoodsmarket . com )
3 ) It ’ s important to stay hydrated while running up and down the court , and the 20-ounce PMMC STAINLESS STEEL TUMBLER will hold enough water to quench your thirst through multiple matches while also keeping your beverage ice-cold ; plus , it has a spill-resistant lid , $ 28 , at Pacific Marine Mammal Center . ( 949-494-3050 ; pacificmmc . org )
4 ) A quality paddle is key to playing your best pickleball match , so try the SLK GRAPHITE LATITUDE WIDEBODY PICKLEBALL PADDLE from Selkirk , which not only maintains your power and precision at the net , but looks stylish , too , $ 59.99 , at Dick ’ s Sporting Goods , Laguna Hills . ( 949-472-8180 ; dickssportinggoods . com )
5 ) Keep your gear all together in the large SURF SERIES ANTI-CHAOS BUCKET bag by Rip Curl , which even has separate compartments to tuck away sweaty clothing after your match is over to help you stay fresh no matter where you ’ re headed next , $ 109.95 , at Rip Curl . ( 949-715-4885 ; ripcurl . com ) g
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