Personalize a pickleball paddle in 5 steps (from €99)
You want to personalize your pickleball paddle, but don't know where to start? This guide explains in five steps how it works, what it costs, and what you can expect.
Written byTeam Custom Your Pickleball
Personalizing your pickleball paddle is no longer a niche thing. More and more players want something of their own on the court instead of walking around with the same standard model as everyone else. And it does not have to be complicated: if you follow the right steps, you have within 7 days your own paddle at home. Looking only for a name on your paddle? Read pickleball paddle with a name. For a fully free design see custom design pickleball paddle.
Step 1: Decide what you want to personalize
First the question: what makes this paddle yours? The options:
Just a name or initials. Simple, clean, always works. Especially nice if you regularly play with other people and want to tell paddles apart.
A logo. For example of your sports club, your company, an association you belong to, or a symbol that means something to you. Make sure you have a vector file (SVG or EPS) for a sharp print.
A photo or illustration. Perfectly fine, provided the resolution is high enough (at least 300 DPI). Lovely option for gift paddles: a photo of the recipient, a cartoon drawing, a family crest.
A fully custom design. Color fields, text, patterns, all together. More work when designing, but a unique result.
No idea yet? No problem. Just start with a name and color in the designer, then you will naturally see where you are heading.
Step 2: Design your paddle in the designer
Our designer works in your browser. No app to install, no account to create. You open the page, choose a base paddle (white or black), and start designing.
You can:
- Add text. Choose font, size, position, color.
- Upload an image. Drag it to the desired spot, scale to size.
- Change colors. Choose from a palette or enter exact color codes if you want to match company colors.
- View examples. Our showcase shows examples for inspiration.
- Save your design and continue later. Handy if you first want to think it over with someone else.
The designer immediately shows how your paddle is going to look. What you see is what we are going to make.
Step 3: Check the proof
After you have ordered, you get within 24 hours a professional digital proof. This is not a screenshot from the designer, but a carefully checked simulation by our team. We check:
- Whether all colors exactly match what you intended.
- Whether there are no logistical issues (text too close to the edge, logo larger than the hitting surface, illegible details).
- Whether the supplied files are good enough for print.
If we run into something, we propose how to solve it. You review the proof, give approval, or request a change. We send new proofs until you are happy. At no extra cost.
Important: we only start the physical finishing after your approval. That way you can be sure you do not get a paddle where something is off.
Step 4: We finish the paddle
After approval the design goes to our workshop in the Netherlands. There we apply your design to the base paddle, with high-quality full-color prints that are UV-resistant and weather-resistant. With Full Custom we also print the side with (for example) your name or a color accent.
After applying the print, a protective coating goes on top. Then the paddle gets a fresh grip tape, wrist strap, and standard protective cover. Our entire workflow is in our 7-step production process.
Every paddle goes through a human quality check before it leaves the door. If something is off, we do it again.
Total time: four to five working days after approval of the proof.
Step 5: Receive your paddle at home
Packed, shipped via PostNL, free within the Netherlands. Within 7 days of approving the proof it is on your doorstep.
From the start of designing to a play-ready paddle: count on about 8 to 10 days in total, depending on how quickly you approve the proof. In a hurry? Get in touch, we can often do it faster.
What does personalizing a pickleball paddle cost?
The prices for individuals:
- Basic (only hitting surface personalized): €99
- Full Custom (hitting surface plus side): €119
- Duo Deal (2 Full Custom paddles): €199, so €99.50 per unit
All prices are all-in: paddle, personalization, shipping, standard protective cover.
For business orders from 5 paddles volume discounts apply.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to be good at designing?
No. The designer is intuitive and many people do this for the first time. If you get stuck, send us an email with your idea, we help.
Can I use a photo?
Yes, provided the resolution is at least 300 DPI. Photos from a phone are often enough, screenshots usually not.
Can I save the design and order later?
Yes, you can save designs without an account. Use the share link and open it later.
What if I want to change something afterwards?
As long as you have not yet approved the proof, you can request changes free of charge. After approval and the start of production, changes are no longer possible.
Ready to get started? Open the designer and start designing. No account, no obligations, just give it a try.
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