Where did you shop for your pickleball gear?
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
Not affiliated
with brick
& mortar store
Affiliated
with favorite
store
Single
brand-specific
Sporting
Goods
Store
Big Box
Retailer
I have not shopped
specifically for
pickleball gear
Tennis
Specialty
Store
Single
Brand
Retailer
Pickleball
Specialty
Store
Running
Specialty
Store
Resort/
Pro Shop
How much did you spend on your pickleball related
gear, not including footwear?
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
I did not
purchase any gear
>$150 $50 - $100 <$50
What type of footwear do you typically wear when
playing pickleball?
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
Tennis
shoes
Running
shoes
Cross-
trainers
Shoes designed
for pickleball
Basketball
shoes
How important is footwear specifically designed for
pickleball to you?
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
NOT IMPORTANT
I play in whatever
athletic shoes
I already have
SOMEWHAT IMPORTANT
I prefer court
shoes but not necessarily
pickleball-specific
VERY IMPORTANT
I only play in
dedicated
pickleball shoes
How much did you spend for your pickleball footwear?
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
$150+ $100-$150 $50-100
In the past 12 months, what
pickleball-related products
have you purchased?
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
Paddles Balls Footwear Apparel Bags Other
Accessories
None
67%
68%
59%
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