Custom Paddle Tennis Apparel for Teams and Clubs

Paddle tennis (also called platform tennis) is played on a raised, heated deck inside a wire cage, predominantly in the northeastern United States during fall and winter. Points can be played off the wire walls, and matches continue in temperatures that would send standard tennis players indoors.

Padel, by contrast, originated in Mexico and Spain and is now globally popular. Padel courts are enclosed glass-and-metal walls and the game is played in warmer conditions similar to standard tennis.

This distinction matters for apparel. Paddle tennis players need:

• Warmth layers: hoodies, quarter-zips, long sleeve performance shirts
• Mobility: nothing too bulky to restrict swings in an enclosed cage
• Moisture management: the sport is intensely aerobic despite the cold air

Padel apparel needs are closer to standard tennis: performance tees, polos, skorts, and tanks, with an optional light hoodie for cooler mornings.

For a paddle tennis club serving northeastern US players in a fall-winter season:

• Men's Performance Quarter-Zip Pullover (Sport-Tek): The anchor piece. Warm enough for a cold cage court, breathable enough for match play. Takes your club logo on the left chest.
• Ladies' Quarter-Zip Pullover (Sport-Tek): The women's equivalent. Same performance specs in a women's cut.
• Men's Moisture Wicking Long Sleeve (Sport-Tek): A base layer option for colder days or players who run cold.
• Comfort Soft Hoodie (Bear Grips): For warming up between games and on the bench.
• Unisex Champion Performance Hoodie: A heavier option for the coldest match conditions.
• Men's Performance Polo (Sport-Tek): For warmer days or indoor paddle sessions.

For clubs in warmer climates or year-round padel programs, add performance tees, skorts (Sport-Tek Women's Skort), and tanks to the lineup.

Paddle tennis clubs tend to be smaller and more tight-knit than large tennis academies. A club of 15 to 40 members is common. At this scale, bulk ordering is impractical: you cannot predict who will buy, in what sizes, or how many of each item.

A Bear Grips Pro Shop solves this perfectly. The no-minimum model means:

• Members order their own pieces at their own pace across the season
• The club never holds inventory or collects money upfront
• Seasonal items (winter hoodies) can be added and removed without writing off leftover stock

Setup takes under an hour. Upload your club logo, select your six to eight products, set retail prices with a $10 to $15 margin, and share the link in your club's group chat or email list. For clubs that want a fully built-out shop, the Done-For-You VIP plan handles everything for $109 per month.

For comparison to the padel club approach, see Padel Tennis Club Apparel.

Even small clubs generate meaningful revenue. Paddle tennis players tend to be higher-income and less price-sensitive about club merchandise than recreational leagues.

A 40-member club at the same purchase rate clears roughly $1,600 per year. That is a meaningful contribution to club operating costs for a volunteer-run organization with no staff.