Bear Grips Pro ShopsPickleball Club Store Online for Members and Visitors
- A pickleball club store online runs year-round with no inventory cost.
- Members and visiting players from away clubs can order any time, ship to home.
- Free plan ships 3 products. $59 VIP plan opens the full 200-product catalog.
- Club keeps the margin between the VIP base and the retail price set on each item.
A pickleball club store does work that a traditional club merchandise table cannot. The online shop is open year-round, accessible to visiting players from away clubs, ships direct to the member, and requires zero club inventory or front-desk staff time. Below is how to set up the online club store, the product picks that work for the always-on shop, and the math on year-round revenue versus event-driven merchandise tables.
Online store vs front-desk merchandise table
| Aspect | Online store | Front-desk merchandise table |
|---|---|---|
| Hours open | 24/7 | Only during club hours |
| Accessible to away-club players | Yes (linked from social media, club page) | Only if they visit your club |
| Inventory commitment | Zero, per-piece printing | Bulk order with size guessing |
| Staff time per sale | Zero, automated | Front-desk staff handles each transaction |
| Sizing problem | Each buyer picks her own size | Frequent out-of-stock on key sizes |
The product lineup for the always-on club store
| Product | Why it lives in the always-on store |
|---|---|
| Cotton crew tee | Entry-price member item, casual club identity |
| Performance wicking tee | Active player item, sold at the league-play price point |
| Comfort soft hoodie | Highest-margin item, sells around-town and off-court |
| Embroidered snapback hat | Sells year-round, low-friction first-purchase item |
| Performance polo (pro / staff) | For club pros and instructors who buy on their own behalf |
Driving traffic to the online club store
- Club website footer: link the shop URL from every page of the club website
- Social media bio: shop link in the bio of every club social account
- Email signature: every email from the club admin or pro includes the shop link
- League-night announcement: shop URL mentioned at the start of each league session
- QR code at the front desk: printed QR code on the desk for members and visitors to scan
Revenue math on the always-on club store
| Club size | Members buying per month | Avg margin per piece | Monthly revenue | Annual revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 members | 5 (10%) | $17 | $85 | $1,020 |
| 150 members | 18 (12%) | $17 | $306 | $3,672 |
| 300 members | 45 (15%) | $17 | $765 | $9,180 |
Year-round vs seasonal-only operation
Some clubs run the shop year-round and let it operate steady-state. Others run a four-event-per-year model: launch a spring design in March, summer tank push in June, fall hoodie launch in September, holiday gift season in November. Both work. The year-round model produces steadier revenue. The seasonal model produces higher per-event volume but quieter months in between.
Open Your Pickleball Club Store
Year-round shop, zero inventory cost, full catalog access. Members order direct, club collects margin.
Start FreeFrequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to set up a pickleball club online store?
Zero upfront on the Free plan. $59 monthly on the Self-Service VIP plan opens the full catalog and lower per-piece base prices.
Does the club have to hold any inventory?
No. Each piece prints when a member or visitor orders it, ships direct to her address.
Can visiting players from away clubs order through the store?
Yes. The shop URL is public. Anyone with the link can order. Away-club players often discover the shop through social media and tournament social posts.
How does the club get paid for shop sales?
Bi-weekly direct deposit. The margin between the VIP base and the retail price is paid out to the club account.
