The short answer
Take the Selkirk Premium PU Leather Case if you want a lined case whose maker says it fits all of Selkirk’s paddle shapes, the Franklin Pickleball-X Cover for a neoprene sleeve with a fence clip, and the Palms-O-Aces Elongated Cover if you want a size the maker lists as 12.75 x 8 inches.
Our verdict
Top Picks
A paddle cover is a zip sleeve for one paddle, not a bag: it goes over the paddle, or into a bag, and it does not carry balls or a bottle. This guide compares eight covers you can buy on Amazon today. Each one is sold by its maker as a pickleball paddle cover, and each is compared on the material, the size and the fit as the maker states them, with the neoprene, PU leather, Oxford fabric, polyester and quilted options kept side by side.
Three things shape the list. Every pick names the exact listing the link opens, so you know which colour or size it is. Every figure comes from the maker or from a named reviewer, with “not published” where we found none, and where sources disagree we print both. And every pick is sold new on Amazon: four by Amazon.com itself and four by the brand’s own Amazon storefront (Selkirk Sport x2, Palms-O-Aces, PickleballCentral); each review names the seller.
Finder
Find the right paddle cover for the material and fit you want
Pick the material and fit you want and a price tier. The suggestion is our editorial starting point, drawn from the eight covers below, not a test result.
Tiers are relative to the covers in this guide; live prices are in the comparison table below.
Compare the picks
Compare the 8 Pickleball Paddle Covers
“Paddle capacity” is a count only where a maker prints one; otherwise it reads “Not published”. “Size” is the maker’s figure for the cover, or “listing” where only the maker’s Amazon listing gives it; the weight fields in Amazon’s listings are not used, because they often give the shipping weight. The “Linked model” column is the exact listing each button opens. The table does not compare covers on price.
Selkirk PremiumPU leather, terry linedSelkirk paddles, standard and elongatedPU leather18 x 9.5 x 1 in$19.99
Evidence: Pickleheads, this exact model
Franklin Pickleball-XNeoprene sleeve, fence clipNeoprene, fence clipNeoprene11 x 9 x 0.625 in$12.89 Prime
Evidence: Pickleheads reviewed the Black/Green Pickleball-X cover; the linked listing is the Black/Pink colour (model 52856C2)
Palms-O-Aces ElongatedElongated-size Oxford fabricElongated size600D Oxford fabric12.75 x 8 x 0.75 in$19.99
Evidence: Pickleheads reviewed the standard-size Palms-O-Aces cover (11.5 x 8.5 in); the linked listing is the elongated size (12.75 x 8 in)
Franklin FS TourFull-length PU leatherPU leather, fence clip, full-lengthPU leather17.7 x 9.25 x 1.6 in$19.99 Prime
Evidence: maker specs only, no independent test
Selkirk SLKEntry-tier sibling of #1SLK paddles, standard and elongated, entry tierPUNot published$11.99
Evidence: maker specs only, no independent test
OGIORecycled-polyester coverPolyesterRecycled 600D polyester11 H x 11 W x 0.8 D in$19.99 Prime
Evidence: maker specs only, no independent test
Pickleball Central12 x 10 in neopreneNeoprene, 10 in wideNeoprene12 x 10 in$11.99
Evidence: Pickleheads reviewed Pickleball Central's 2.0 cover; the Amazon listing we link (Blue) carries model PBC605 but does not say 2.0
Team Golf NHLQuilted team coverPU leather, quilted70% PU leatherNot published$14.28 Prime
Evidence: maker specs only, no independent test
Why These Eight Covers
How this guide was built
from the makers’ pages and listings, one published roundup (Pickleheads) and owner comments on r/Pickleball; we have not tested these products ourselves.
What we compared
- Material as the maker names it: neoprene, PU leather, Oxford fabric, polyester or a quilted PU build.
- Size as the maker lists it for the cover. None of these makers prints an inside measurement, so the figure is the cover’s size, and where a maker says what paddle shapes it fits we quote it.
- Features the maker names: fence clip or hook, lining, zipper, D-ring.
- Paddle capacity only where a count is printed. Every cover here is sold as a cover for a paddle; we do not work a count out from the dimensions.
- Where the listing sits on Amazon: every pick is new and in stock as of 22 October 2026, sold by Amazon.com (Franklin x2, OGIO and Team Golf) or by the brand’s own Amazon storefront (Selkirk Sport x2, Palms-O-Aces and PickleballCentral).
Sources, what owners report and covers we left out
Sources
Specifications come from Selkirk’s Premium case page, Selkirk’s SLK case page, Palms-O-Aces’ elongated black cover page, Pickleball Central’s neoprene cover page and OGIO’s pickleball paddle cover page. Franklin’s site blocks our automated readers and Team Golf’s did not open for us, so the Franklin and Team Golf figures come from their Amazon listings, labelled “listing”; for Team Golf we also read the Pickleball Central page for a Parrot Paddles NHL quilted cover (item PAR1114), which may be the same cover; we use it only in that review’s text, labelled “retailer”. The only published roundup we cite is Pickleheads, whose page says it contains affiliate links from which it earns a commission and says its team spends hours testing every product it reviews; we treat it as a named reviewer with that relationship stated, and it did not review the Franklin FS Tour, the Selkirk SLK, the OGIO or the Team Golf cover.
What owners report
In a December 2024 r/Pickleball thread titled “Paddle covers”, one commenter says they do not use their covers because they have a bag. Another says they bought a JOOLA cover after scratching the surface of a paddle while stuffing it in a bag with another, and now covers every paddle before it goes back in. These are single comments in a six-comment thread, not a survey.
Covers we left out
Some covers are not here. The HEAD Pickleball Paddle Cover Bag, listed on Amazon, has a US maker page that did not open for us, and a search snippet of that page showed a price below the Amazon price. The JOOLA Universal Neoprene Paddle Cover is on JOOLA’s site, but its Amazon listing was refused by Amazon’s product API and showed no price when we checked. The Big Dill neoprene covers were refused by the same API. The personalized, crochet and funny covers we found on Amazon come from brands whose own pages we could not find or open, so none is a pick.
Detailed Reviews
Selkirk Premium PU Leather Case, PU leather, terry lined
Selkirk paddle owners who want a lined PU leather case, with the listing's size checked against any other brand's paddle.
$19.99 from AmazonAs of Oct 23, 18:46 UTCVerdict
A PU leather case with a terry fabric interior and a side zipper, from the maker of Selkirk paddles. Selkirk says it fits all of its own paddle shapes, standard and elongated.
Evidence: Independently reviewed, exact model. Pickleheads: Selkirk Premium Pickleball Paddle Cover, Black (this ASIN).
Selkirk’s page says: “We ensured this durable case fits ALL of our paddle shapes, both standard and elongated, with ease.” Note the scope: it is Selkirk’s own paddles. The Amazon family title for the same listing reads “Fits All Shapes and Sizes”, which is broader than the maker’s page, so measure a paddle from another brand against the size below. Pickleheads links this exact listing and writes: “With terry fabric inside to avoid scratches and a durable PU leather exterior, this is the kind of cover that a more serious player will want.” Its spec line says the cover is made for standard and elongated shapes, and it lists the cover as water-resistant and with no fence hook. Selkirk’s page gives no dimensions; the listing gives 18 in long, 9.5 in wide and 1 in high, so size is the listing’s, not the maker’s.
The linked listing is Black/Red, sold by Selkirk Sport’s own Amazon storefront and shipped by Amazon.
Specs (Premium PU Leather Case, Black/Red, the linked listing)
- Paddle capacity: not published
- Compartments: one zippered case with a terry fabric interior and a side zipper (maker)
- Dimensions: 18 in L x 9.5 in W x 1 in H (listing); not on Selkirk’s page
- Material: PU leather exterior, terry fabric interior (maker)
Pros
- A lined case the maker says fits all of Selkirk’s paddle shapes, standard and elongated
- Terry fabric interior and PU leather exterior, by the maker’s page
- A reviewer links this exact listing
Cons
- The maker’s fit statement covers Selkirk paddles; the Amazon title is broader
- No fence hook, by Pickleheads
- The maker’s page gives no dimensions
Who should buy it
Selkirk paddle owners who want a lined PU leather case, with the listing’s size checked against any other brand’s paddle.
Franklin Pickleball-X Cover, Neoprene sleeve, fence clip
Players who want a neoprene sleeve they can hang on a fence; Franklin's listing says it is designed "to fit most pickleball paddles on the market".
$12.89 from AmazonAs of Oct 23, 18:46 UTCVerdict
A neoprene cover with a built-in fence clip, listed by Franklin at 11 x 9 x 0.625 inches. We found no test of the Black/Pink colour; Pickleheads reviewed the Black/Green one.
Evidence: Independently reviewed, same series. Pickleheads: Franklin Pickleball-X Individual Paddle Cover, Black/Green; we link the Black/Pink colour.
Franklin’s Amazon listing says the cover is made of neoprene, has a built-in fence clip, is designed to fit most pickleball paddles on the market and helps protect against scratches, dents and other dings (these are Franklin’s claims). Pickleheads names the “Franklin Pickleball-X Individual Paddle Cover” as the pick it calls “Best overall for men” and says it is a great choice for everyone; it reviewed the Black/Green colour and lists it at 11 x 9 x 1 inches in neoprene with a fence hook. The sizes differ by source: Franklin’s Black/Pink listing says 0.625 inch high, Pickleheads says 1 inch for the Black/Green one, and the Black/Gold sibling’s listing says 9 x 11 inches and 1 inch high. Franklin’s own site blocks our reader, so none of this comes from its product page.
The linked listing is Black/Pink, sold and shipped by Amazon.com.
Specs (Pickleball-X Cover, Black/Pink, the linked listing)
- Paddle capacity: 1 (listing)
- Compartments: one zippered sleeve with a built-in fence clip (listing)
- Dimensions: 11 in L x 9 in W x 0.625 in H (listing); Pickleheads gives 11 x 9 x 1 in for Black/Green
- Material: neoprene (listing)
Pros
- A built-in fence clip, by Franklin’s listing
- Neoprene, which Pickleheads lists at 11 x 9 x 1 in for the Black/Green colour
- Pickleheads picked the Black/Green colour
Cons
- Fit is stated as “most” paddles, with no named shapes
- The colour we link was not the one reviewed
- Sizes differ across Franklin’s listings and the reviewer’s figures
Who should buy it
Players who want a neoprene sleeve they can hang on a fence; Franklin’s listing says it is designed “to fit most pickleball paddles on the market”.
Palms-O-Aces Elongated Cover, Elongated-size Oxford fabric
Owners of an elongated paddle who want a cover the maker sells in an elongated size.
$19.99 from AmazonAs of Oct 23, 18:46 UTCVerdict
A padded cover in the maker’s elongated size, 12.75 x 8 inches, in 600D Oxford fabric with 3 mm foam padding. We found no test of this size; Pickleheads reviewed the standard-size cover.
Evidence: Independently reviewed, same series. Pickleheads: Palms-O-Aces Padded Pickleball Cover, standard 11.5 x 8.5 in; we link the elongated 12.75 x 8 in size.
Palms-O-Aces’ page for this cover lists its dimensions as 12.75 in long, 8 in wide and 0.75 in deep, 2.2 oz, with a 600D Oxford waterproof fabric exterior, 3 mm EPE foam padding, a 210D Oxford lining and an upgraded wide zipper. The maker’s Amazon listing says it fits most standard and elongated paddles and that the padding helps guard against scratches, dust, chips and everyday bumps (the maker’s claim). Palms-O-Aces also sells a standard size, listed at 11.5 x 8.5 inches. Pickleheads reviewed the “Palms-O-Aces Padded Pickleball Cover” in the standard size, which it describes as canvas, and lists as a con: “Does not fit wide-body or elongated paddles”. That con is for the standard size; the elongated size here is the one the maker lists at 12.75 x 8 inches. Neither source names a widebody fit for this size. For paddle shapes see our guide to elongated pickleball paddles.
The linked listing is Black, size Elongated, sold by Palms-O-Aces’ own Amazon storefront and shipped by Amazon.
Specs (Elongated Cover, Black, 12.75 x 8 in, the linked listing)
- Paddle capacity: not published
- Compartments: one zippered sleeve with a wide zipper; D-ring (listing)
- Dimensions: 12.75 in L x 8 in W x 0.75 in D; 2.2 oz (maker)
- Material: 600D Oxford waterproof fabric exterior, 3 mm EPE foam padding, 210D Oxford lining (maker)
Pros
- A size the maker lists for elongated paddles, with a wide zipper opening
- 3 mm foam padding and a 600D Oxford exterior, by the maker’s page
- A D-ring for hanging it from a bag or hook, by the listing
Cons
- No test of the elongated size; the review covers the standard size
- No widebody fit stated by the maker or the reviewer
- No fence hook; it has a D-ring instead
Who should buy it
Owners of an elongated paddle who want a cover the maker sells in an elongated size.
Franklin FS Tour Full Cover, Full-length PU leather
Players who want the handle covered too and who are happy to rely on the maker's listing.
$19.99 from AmazonAs of Oct 23, 18:46 UTCVerdict
A full-length slip-on cover in PU leather with a microfleece lining and a fence hook, listed by Franklin at 17.7 x 9.25 x 1.6 inches. We found no review of it.
Evidence: No independent test; maker specs. Source: Franklin’s Amazon listing.
Franklin’s Amazon listing says the cover is PU leather, lined with soft microfleece, has a built-in fence hook, and is a “slip on paddle cover” designed to fit almost all pickleball paddles; it also says it helps protect against scratches, dents and other dings (Franklin’s claims). Franklin’s own page is blocked to our reader, so the size and material come from the listing, which is Franklin’s text. At 17.7 inches long it covers the handle as well as the head, unlike the shorter sleeves in this guide.
The linked listing is the one-size FS Tour in Black/Grey, sold and shipped by Amazon.com.
Specs (FS Tour Full Cover, Black/Grey, the linked listing)
- Paddle capacity: not published
- Compartments: one slip-on cover with a microfleece lining and a built-in fence hook (listing)
- Dimensions: 17.7 in L x 9.25 in W x 1.6 in H (listing)
- Material: PU leather exterior, microfleece lining (listing)
Pros
- A full-length cover that also covers the handle
- Microfleece lining and a fence hook, by the listing
- Listed as designed to fit almost all pickleball paddles
Cons
- Franklin’s own page was unreadable; every figure is from the listing
- We found no test of it
- Larger than the head-only sleeves, at 1.6 inches high
Who should buy it
Players who want the handle covered too and who are happy to rely on the maker’s listing.
Selkirk SLK Protective Case, Entry-tier sibling of #1
Verdict
The SLK-branded sibling of review 1 on the same Amazon listing family: a lower-priced PU case (Selkirk lists $12 vs $20) with a terry interior (listing); Selkirk’s SLK page gives no size or material. We found no review of it.
Evidence: No independent test; maker specs. Source: Selkirk’s product page.
Selkirk’s page for the case says only that it has an “Easy access zipper”; it gives no size, material or fit. The maker’s Amazon listing adds a terry fabric interior and a side zipper and says the case fits all of SLK’s paddle shapes and sizes, standard and elongated, and Amazon’s overview names the material as PU. The Amazon family title for this listing reads “Fits All Shapes and Sizes”, which is broader than the listing’s own bullet, so treat the fit as SLK paddles. It shares an Amazon listing family with the Premium case in review 1 as a second option (Color: “SLK Black and Volt” here, “Selkirk Black and Red” there), and the two listings share the same bullets for a terry fabric interior, a side zipper and standard and elongated fit, and Amazon’s overview gives PU for both. Review 1’s listing says “Premium PU leather” where this one says “high quality materials”, each fits its own brand’s paddles, only review 1’s listing gives a size, and Selkirk prices this one at $12 against $20.
The linked listing is SLK Black and Volt, sold by Selkirk Sport’s own Amazon storefront and shipped by Amazon.
Specs (SLK Protective Case, Black/Volt, the linked listing)
- Paddle capacity: not published
- Compartments: one zippered case; terry fabric interior (listing)
- Dimensions: not published
- Material: PU (listing); the maker’s page names none
Pros
- A case with an easy-access zipper, by Selkirk’s page
- Terry interior, by the listing
- The listing states standard and elongated SLK paddle shapes
Cons
- No size on the maker’s page or in the listing
- Fit is stated for SLK paddles only
- No review of it
OGIO Paddle Cover, Recycled-polyester cover
Players who already carry OGIO gear and want a polyester cover from the same maker.
$19.99 from AmazonAs of Oct 23, 18:46 UTCVerdict
A padded cover from the bag brand OGIO, with a side zip, in recycled 600D polyester. OGIO says it fits most pickleball paddles.
Evidence: No independent test; maker specs. Source: OGIO’s product page.
OGIO’s page says the cover was “Designed and developed specifically for pickleball” and that it “Fits most pickleball paddles”, is padded for durability and protection, has a side zip and is made of 100% recycled 600D polyester. The page lists 11 in high by 11 in wide by 0.8 in deep and 0.2 lb for the Neon Stripes colour, which is the colour we link; the same page showed it as sold out on OGIO’s site when we read it, though Amazon had it. The listing adds a two-year manufacturer warranty. OGIO’s page names no paddle shapes, so check the 11 x 11 inch size against your paddle. We found no review.
The linked listing is Neon Stripe, sold and shipped by Amazon.com.
Specs (Paddle Cover, Neon Stripe, the linked listing)
- Paddle capacity: not published
- Compartments: one padded sleeve with a side zip (maker)
- Dimensions: 11 in H x 11 in W x 0.8 in D; 0.2 lb (maker)
- Material: 100% recycled 600D polyester (maker)
- Warranty: 2 years (listing)
Pros
- Made for pickleball, by OGIO’s page, with a side zip
- Recycled 600D polyester and a padded build
- A two-year manufacturer warranty, by the listing
Cons
- Fit is stated as “most” paddles, with no shapes named
- OGIO’s page showed this colour as sold out
- No review
Who should buy it
Players who already carry OGIO gear and want a polyester cover from the same maker.
Pickleball Central Neoprene Cover, 12 x 10 in neoprene
Players who want a roomier neoprene sleeve and will measure their paddle first.
$11.99 from AmazonAs of Oct 23, 18:46 UTCVerdict
A neoprene cover with a side zipper that its maker lists at 12 x 10 inches and says fits most paddles. We link the Blue colour; the series name on the maker’s page is the 2.0.
Evidence: Independently reviewed, same series. Pickleheads: Pickleball Central Neoprene Pickleball Paddle Cover 2.0, colour not stated; the linked Amazon listing carries the same model number, PBC605, but does not say 2.0.
Pickleball Central’s page says: “Measures 12 inches long x 10 inches wide. Fits most paddles.” The page also says the cover has a slightly wider body and mouth than the earlier version to better accommodate every size of paddle, and elsewhere says it can fit just about every paddle, which is broader than “most”; read the size, not the adjective. The same page says the cover will not protect a paddle from a drop or a forceful hit. Pickleheads reviewed the “Pickleball Central Neoprene Pickleball Paddle Cover 2.0”, lists it at 12 x 10 inches in neoprene with no fence hook, and advises measuring an elongated or widebody paddle first. Pickleball Central also sells the cover, and Pickleheads’ page links to it with an affiliate code. Amazon’s listing does not say “2.0” but carries model PBC605, the number on the maker’s page, so we count the review as for a sibling listing.
The linked listing is Blue, sold by the PickleballCentral storefront and shipped by Amazon. The maker’s page shows a current price below its “Was” figure; the list price we use is the “Was” figure.
Specs (Neoprene Cover, Blue, the linked listing)
- Paddle capacity: not published
- Compartments: one zippered sleeve with a side zipper (maker)
- Dimensions: 12 in L x 10 in W (maker)
- Material: neoprene (maker)
Pros
- A 12 x 10 inch cut, by Pickleball Central’s page
- Neoprene with a side zipper, by the maker’s page
- A reviewer covers the maker’s 2.0 cover
Cons
- “Fits most paddles” and “just about every paddle” are on the same maker page
- No fence hook, by Pickleheads
- The Amazon listing does not name the 2.0
Who should buy it
Players who want a roomier neoprene sleeve and will measure their paddle first.
Team Golf NHL Quilted Cover, Quilted team cover
Hockey fans who want a quilted, team-branded cover; Team Golf's listing says it "Fits virtually all paddles on the market".
$14.28 from AmazonAs of Oct 23, 18:46 UTCVerdict
A quilted PU cover with a velour lining and a long zipper, printed with an NHL team’s wordmark and logo. We link the Toronto Maple Leafs version.
Evidence: No independent test; maker specs. Source: Team Golf’s Amazon listing and Pickleball Central’s page.
Team Golf’s Amazon listing says the exterior is PU faux leather with an embroidered wordmark, logo and quilted pattern, that the lining is velour and that the cover “Fits virtually all paddles on the market”; it lists the material as 70% PU leather, 15% foam and 15% acrylic. Pickleball Central, a retailer, sells an NHL quilted cover by Parrot Paddles (item PAR1114), a name that also appears in the Amazon title. That page, which may be the same cover, says it fits paddles up to 16 mm thick and 8.25 inches wide and “Fits Most Paddles on The Market”. It is a different brand line and item number from Team Golf’s model 15685Y, so we do not treat its limits as this cover’s. No source gives this cover a length or height. We found no review, and the cover carries a team’s logo, so this is a pick for a fan more than a general buyer.
The linked listing is Toronto Maple Leafs, sold and shipped by Amazon.com. The maker’s own page did not open for us, so no list price is recorded.
Specs (NHL Quilted Cover, Toronto Maple Leafs, the linked listing)
- Paddle capacity: not published
- Compartments: one zippered cover with a velour lining and a long zipper (listing)
- Dimensions: not published (listing)
- Material: 70% PU leather, 15% foam, 15% acrylic (listing)
Pros
- A quilted build with a velour lining, by the listing
- The one team-branded cover here
- Its listing says it “Fits virtually all paddles on the market”
Cons
- The maker’s page was unreadable; every figure is from the listing
- No length or height is published
- Fit is given only as “virtually all paddles”; no size limit is published for this cover
Who should buy it
Hockey fans who want a quilted, team-branded cover; Team Golf’s listing says it “Fits virtually all paddles on the market”.
What to Look For in a Pickleball Paddle Cover
- Shape and size. Makers describe fit in different ways: Selkirk says all of its own paddle shapes, Palms-O-Aces sells a standard and an elongated size, Pickleball Central lists 12 x 10 inches and OGIO 11 x 11 inches. Pickleheads says a standard-cut cover can be too short for an elongated paddle and too narrow for a widebody one, and advises measuring your paddle and comparing it with the cover’s listed size. No maker page in this guide states an inside measurement.
- Material. Neoprene, PU leather, 600D Oxford fabric and polyester are all here. Pickleheads says neoprene is a little more durable and polyester is typically less expensive; that is its view, not a test.
- Fence hook or clip. Franklin’s listings name one on the Pickleball-X and the FS Tour; Pickleheads says the Selkirk and Pickleball Central covers have none.
- Full-length or head only. The FS Tour and Selkirk Premium listings give sizes near 18 inches long, which covers the handle; the others are shorter sleeves.
- Cover or bag. A cover protects one paddle. For carrying several paddles and gear, see our guides to pickleball paddle bags and pickleball bags.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Which pickleball paddle cover should I buy?
Start with your paddle’s shape. For a Selkirk paddle, review 1 or 5; for a neoprene sleeve with a fence clip, review 2; for an elongated size the maker lists at 12.75 x 8 inches, review 3; for a full-length cover, review 4; for a 12 x 10 inch neoprene cut, review 7. The table above lists each cover’s size and material.
Q. Which covers fit an elongated or widebody paddle?
Selkirk says its Premium and SLK cases fit its own paddle shapes, standard and elongated, and Palms-O-Aces sells an elongated size at 12.75 x 8 inches. None of the eight maker pages or listings names a widebody fit; Pickleball Central’s page says its cover has a slightly wider body than the earlier version to better accommodate every size of paddle, and Pickleheads advises measuring an elongated or widebody paddle first. Our guide to elongated pickleball paddles covers the shape.
Q. Are there neoprene, leather and quilted covers?
Neoprene: the Franklin Pickleball-X and the Pickleball Central cover. PU leather, which the makers call PU or faux leather: the Selkirk Premium, Franklin FS Tour, Selkirk SLK and Team Golf covers. Quilted: the Team Golf NHL cover. We found no cover sold as genuine leather.
Q. Is there an OGIO paddle cover?
Yes, review 6: OGIO’s page lists a padded recycled-polyester cover with a side zip, 11 x 11 inches, which it says fits most pickleball paddles.
Q. Are there personalized, crochet or funny covers?
We found personalized, crochet and funny covers on Amazon, but none from a maker whose own page we could read, so none is a pick here.
Q. Does a cover replace a bag?
Pickleheads says covers are typically smaller and lighter than bags and do not offer as much protection, and that a cover is a good option if you want to protect a paddle and nothing else; its author adds that they would not leave any paddle in a hot car. One r/Pickleball commenter does not use covers because they have a bag; another covers every paddle before it goes in theirs. For bags, see our pickleball paddle bag guide. For how long a paddle lasts and the signs it needs replacing, see our guide on when to replace a pickleball paddle.
Q. How do I choose a cover for a new paddle?
Compare your paddle’s measurements with the maker’s listed size, and check any fit statement. If you are still choosing a paddle, see our guides to the best pickleball paddles and budget pickleball paddles.
The bottom line
Final Verdict
If you play a Selkirk paddle, the Selkirk Premium PU Leather Case (check price) is the one whose maker says it fits all of Selkirk’s paddle shapes, with a reviewer’s write-up behind it; the Selkirk SLK Protective Case (check price) is its SLK-branded sibling on the same Amazon listing family, with the same listed interior, zipper and fit, and its page gives no size. For neoprene, the Franklin Pickleball-X Cover (check price) has a fence clip and the Pickleball Central Neoprene Cover (check price) lists a 12 x 10 inch cut. The Palms-O-Aces Elongated Cover (check price) is sold in a separate elongated size, and the Franklin FS Tour Full Cover (check price) covers the handle. The OGIO Paddle Cover (check price) and Team Golf NHL Quilted Cover (check price) round out the polyester and quilted options. Most of these rest on the maker’s page or listing alone, so check the stated size against your paddle before you buy.
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.com at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.