Pickleball & Padel

Pickleball is easy to pick up and hard to put down. HART has you covered at every stage, from your first paddle to a full court setup for schools, clubs and community centres. Choose from our range of pickleball paddles, indoor and outdoor balls, portable nets, complete pickleball sets, court marking equipment and storage.

What is pickleball?

Pickleball is a sport that is a mix of tennis, table-tennis and badminton that can be played either indoor or outdoor in singles or doubles competition. The usual equipment are a plastic pickleball, much like a wiffle ball with holes, a composite or wooden paddle and a net. It is played on a badminton-sized court and is one of the fastest-growing sports in Australian schools and communities.

What do I need to start playing pickleball?

You need a paddle for each player and a few balls. If you don’t have a dedicated court, add a portable net and court markers. Pickleball can be set up on tennis, basketball or badminton courts, or on any flat, hard surface.

Pickleball for beginners

New players do best with an entry-level paddle. Look for a light one with a fibreglass face, which is forgiving and easy to control while you learn. Pick your ball for where you’ll play:

• Outdoor pickleballs are harder and have more holes, so they handle wind and rougher court surfaces.
• Indoor pickleballs are lighter, with fewer holes, so they suit gym floors and sports halls.

Pickleball sets for schools, clubs and families

A pickleball kit is the easiest way to get a group playing. Our kits bundle paddles, balls and a net, and some also include a court marking set so you can lay out a court anywhere. For PE classes, training sessions and busy clubs, we offer buckets of balls in bulk, replacement nets, racquet storage carts that keep equipment organised and easy to move

Advanced pickleball equipment

Experienced players need gear that matches their game. Our performance paddles use carbon fibre, including thermoformed carbon builds, for more power, spin and control. Midweight paddles balance driving power with finesse at the kitchen line. Pair them with a bucket of balls for drills and a portable net system for practice anywhere.

What is Padel?

Padel is a fast-growing racquet sport that combines elements of tennis and squash, played on an enclosed court roughly one-third the size of a tennis court. Typically played in doubles, padel uses solid, stringless rackets and low-compression balls, with players able to use the surrounding glass walls as part of the game. Easy to learn and highly social, padel appeals to beginners and experienced athletes alike.