We are excited to partner with Alex Snodgrass of Defined Dish for a special collaboration this month, featuring four paddle designs inspired by Alex’s wholesome, flavorful recipes. We love that Alex’s approach to recipes is all about balance, and at Recess we feel similarly about creating a balanced dynamic in our own lives by mixing work and play.  Below, Alex has shared her favorite “apres pickleball” recipe, Creamy Sesame Chicken Wraps. This recipe incorporates Side Dish, her line of flavorful, clean dressings. Happy snacking!    Creamy Sesame Chicken Wraps Servings: 2 Cook T ..read more

Pickleball Meets Fine Art We’re excited to share our partnership with Tyler Guinn, Austin-based painter, for our first collaboration of 2024. Guinn’s art explores texture, space and grounding through organic sensibilities and techniques.   Limited-Edition Paddles The Recess x Tyler Guinn collaboration includes two paddles, Impasto and Landforms, which feature Guinn’s signature painting styles. We’re proud that the high-quality renderings of these limited-edition paddles showcase the incredible dimension, detail and texture of Guinn’s work.   Space for Everyone We found common ground ..read more

Struggling on gift ideas this year? Shop our most-loved gifts for every person on your list!    For the Social Butterfly: The Get-Together Set Perfect for Impromptu games and gatherings with friends. Everything they need to be stocked for two doubles games!    For the Aspiring Pro: The Midnight Set You don’t have to sacrifice style to level up their game. These 512 Sport paddles have a durable carbon fiber surface with a honeycomb polypropylene core, along with a sanded texture surface gives extra spin and control on the ball.  ..read more

We're partnering with Hattie Sherman, friend of Recess and breast cancer survivor, to bring back the limited edition Breast Cancer Awareness pickleball paddle and pink pickleballs. Follow along to learn more about Hattie's experience with breast cancer, what she learned along the way and how it's shaped her life.   Tell us about you! Hi there! My name is Hattie. I’m a 29 year old architectural designer currently working in restaurant and hotel design. I’m a native Austinite who moved home a little over two years ago and am trying to soak up every minute of it. I’m an avid reader, dog-mo ..read more

 Mastering the Pickleball Court: A Comprehensive Guide to Court Dimensions Introduction to Pickleball Court Dimensions Whether you're a seasoned player or just dipping your toes into pickleball, one thing's for certain: understanding pickleball court dimensions is an absolute game-changer. In this post, we'll delve into the details of pickleball court dimensions and explore how they help in unlocking your full potential on the court.     The Importance of Knowing Pickleball Court Dimensions From strategy development to positioning, a solid grasp of the dimensions of the cou ..read more

How To Kickstart Your Pickleball Journey Inspired by the childhood nostalgia of playing on the playground with friends, Recess Pickleball is a celebration of good old-fashioned fun. We create high-quality paddles and accessories that are built for play, in an array of fun-loving colors and designs that are as approachable as pickleball itself. Our mission is to bring that wholesome Recess feeling to people of all ages, encouraging them to take a break, have some fun, and play.   Introduction to Pickleball Pickleball is a dynamic and captivating game that's taken the world by storm. In thi ..read more

Unfolding the Sport: An Ultimate Guide to Pickleball Interested in playing pickleball? Read on for our ultimate guide to pickleball, plus the go-to pickleball gear you need to get your game on. Inspired by the childhood nostalgia of playing on the playground with friends, Recess Pickleball is a celebration of good old-fashioned fun. We create high-quality paddles and accessories that are built for play, in an array of fun-loving colors and designs that are as approachable as pickleball itself. Our mission is to bring that wholesome Recess feeling to people of all ages, encouraging th ..read more

As the summer season kicks into high gear, we’re thrilled to share our latest collection of Americana-inspired paddles. These limited edition paddles pay homage to the nostalgia, warmth, and joy of simple summer pleasures, inspired by warm summer evenings, cold bottles of Coca-Cola, and impromptu games of pickleball in the driveway. Our vision for the Americana Collection is rooted in the values of togetherness, outdoor exploration, and cherished moments spent with loved ones. The Americana Collection introduces two new paddle designs, Liberty and Americana, printed and assembled in our homet ..read more

Escape to the beach every time you step onto the pickleball court with the breathtaking Recess x Gray Malin collection. This collaboration between Recess and renowned photographer Gray Malin brings together the beauty of Gray's iconic beach photography and the excitement of pickleball. Prepare to be captivated by the stunning designs and vibrant colors of these limited-edition pickleball paddles. We couldn't be more thrilled to introduce the Recess x Gray Malin collection to pickleball enthusiasts worldwide. Gray Malin's ability to capture the essence of coastal paradises in his photographs ha ..read more

Dads love pickleball. It's just a fact.  Dads are notorious for being hard to shop for, but we’ve made Father’s Day shopping a whole lot easier this year with branded sets For Him, created with Dad in mind. Check out some of our top picks for dad, below! Go-To Gift for Him All the gear that dad needs to fall in love with pickleball. This set includes one Zuma paddle, one Rally Bag, one paddle case cover, and three green pickleballs. This composite paddle has a durable fiberglass surface with a honeycomb polypropylene core, and the nice sanded texture surface gives extra spin and control ..read more