The Rise of Pickleball in India: Why Players Are Choosing Better Gear in 2025
Pickleball is no longer a fringe hobby in India — it’s becoming one of the country’s fastest-growing sports. Courts are coming up across major cities, communities are forming leagues, and more players are searching for high-quality gear that matches the speed of the sport’s rise. With this momentum comes a clear shift: Indian players now want better equipment, not just Amazon clones or low-grade imports that wear out in weeks.
At Handle Sports, we’re proud to be part of this new era. As a homegrown Indian pickleball brand, our mission is simple — deliver world-class performance without global-brand markup, and engineer gear that lasts.
Why Pickleball Is Growing Fast in India
Multiple industry reports indicate that pickleball participation in India has been growing 30–40% year-on-year, with over 300,000 active players nationwide. From Mumbai to Bangalore, Pune to Goa, Delhi NCR to Hyderabad, clubs are full morning to night. With tournaments, coaching academies, and new courts emerging each month, more players are upgrading their gear than ever.
But until recently, most had very few good options.
The Problem With Cheap Clone Paddles
Players who play 4–5 times a week already know this:
Clone paddles don’t last.
Most of them mimic global brands like Joola or Selkirk but skip the crucial engineering, premium materials, and durability standards. They often develop issues within 30–45 days:
Dead spots
Weak cores
Poor spin
Edges peeling
Face losing texture
Replacing a paddle every month isn’t saving money — it’s burning it.
Introducing Handle Sports: Designed in India, Built for Performance
We built Handle Sports to give Indian players a better option — premium pickleball gear designed in India, for India.
🔥 Stealth Series – T700 Carbon Fiber Paddles
Engineered with T700 Raw Carbon Fiber, a thermoformed unibody frame, and a polymer honeycomb core, the Stealth Series combines:
Power
Control
Spin
Durability
These paddles rival top international brands—without costing ₹15,000+.
💧 Element Series – Limited Edition Fiberglass Paddles
Designed for players who prefer a fast, responsive feel, the Element Series offers:
Explosive pop
Smooth control
Beautiful, minimal design
Each colour — Ember and Aqua — is limited to only 50 units. Once sold out, these colours will never again be produced.
🎾 HANDLE H-40 Outdoor Pickleballs
Built for Indian weather and Indian courts:
Seamless unibody construction
40 precisely molded holes
True, reliable bounce
Enhanced durability on abrasive surfaces
USAPA-spec for competitive play
These balls survive heat, humidity, and long outdoor sessions.
Why Indian Players Are Switching to Handle Sports
Built for Indian weather & court conditions
Designed for Indian hand sizes & grip preferences
Long-lasting materials
Better balance and spin generation
No loud, tacky graphics
Designed in India — supporting the local sports ecosystem
World-class performance at fair pricing
When you buy Handle, you're not just buying equipment —
you’re investing in a brand growing with the Indian pickleball community.
Be Part of India’s Pickleball Revolution
Whether you play daily or once a week, choosing the right paddle affects your performance and your wallet. With premium engineering, thoughtful design, and unmatched durability, Handle Sports is creating the future of Indian pickleball — one paddle at a time.
Explore our entire range at:
👉 https://www.handlesports.in
Play harder. Play smarter.
Grip the Future.