Pickleball shorts? Really?!

June 2024 • Scott Berries

Ah, the age old question....why pickleball shorts? Enter the great pickleball shorts versus regular gym shorts debate - it's like comparing sweet tea to unsweet tea. Sure, both can quench your thirst, but one is just right for the occasion and the other causes diabetes....or something like that.

First off, pickleball shorts are purpose-built. You can tell because they have features specifically designed for pickleballers (yes, I said pickleballers - we’re a whole category of athlete now). These shorts are often lighter, more flexible, and breathable. Think of them like the Swiss Army knife of shorts - they have everything you need, from pockets deep enough to hold several pickleballs (because trust me, one isn't enough when you're out there dinking and dreaming) to moisture-wicking fabrics that keep you from looking like a soggy biscuit after a couple of sets.

Regular gym shorts, on the other hand, are the multitaskers of the wardrobe - they're built for any sport and not really fine-tuned for any of them. They might get you through a treadmill session or a half-hearted pickup basketball game, but they’ll let you down the moment you try to stow a pickleball in a tiny, floppy pocket. Plus, gym shorts are usually heavier and can feel like you're wearing a parachute when you’re trying to move quickly across the court (or just flailing, which I’ve been known to do).

If you want to feel like you’ve truly arrived in the world of pickleball athletic apparel, you’ve gotta check them out at Good Get Apparel. They’ve nailed the whole "functional yet stylish" look that we all aspire to while whacking a plastic ball across the net. Our shorts are lightweight, durable, and let you move like butter on a hot biscuit. Plus, they’re moisture-wicking, so you can play for hours on end, especially in the Georgia heat. Trust me, once you try a pair of their pickleball shorts (or any of their pickleball clothing in general), you’ll wonder why you ever played in anything else.

So, in short (pun intended), pickleball shorts = comfort and function designed for the game. Gym shorts = "I forgot to do laundry."