Holds just enough for a session on the courts... — Pros: The Pro Team Sling bag is very well made. I was exited to open the box and start filling and using it. I have had it almost a week, and used it every day but the one I didn't play.
2 paddles, 2 balls, a small container of food, a sweat towel, pill bottles, emergency kit, and room for more, all in the main compartment...
My G%&^#*x glasses fit, case and all, in the top pocket...
The back horizontal pocket will hold a 20 oz Kleen Kanteen bottle, snugly, for an idea of its size..
The two side horizontal pockets will, again snugly, hold each a 24 oz Hydro Flask bottle...
I love the hidden phone/wallet pocket that is against your back... — Cons: None
Great but small — Pros: Very well made and well thought-out design. — Cons: Just too small for me. After filling it with 'essential' things like a couple of paddles, jacket, extra shirt, snacks, water bottle, balls, phone, keys, some weights and over wrap- the bag seemed like it was bursting at the seams. Love the bag!-just wasn't large enough to carry all the crap I consider 'essential'. If you haul less-buy it!
Great bag with storage limitations — Pros: Well made and high quality bag. — Cons: Very limited space. I was able to fit 1 racket, 3 balls. Does not fit any re-usable water bottle that I own. I wanted to love this bag but had to return. Would prefer a size between this sling bag and CRBN's full size backpack.
Nice minimalist slingpack — Pros: Holds up to 3 paddles and 3 to 6 balls.
Could possibly carry a 20 oz water bottle and 3 balls.
Room for keys, extra grip tape, edge guard, and weight or just eye glasses/safety glasses and keys.
Light, easy to carry and manuever. — Cons: Not enough room for shoes.
Not all things mentioned above will fit at the same time.
Bomb Bag! — Pros: I LOVE this streamlined and simple bag. The quality is top-notch. The design is uber cool… as I don’t want to bring ALL my gear to hang on the fence at the courts. It holds 2 paddles comfortably, along with a few balls, my eyewear case, my cleaning gear, and it has lots of smaller gear pocket inside and outside too. I honestly need to put a water bottle(s), food, shoes, and other gear in my gear bag. If you want elegant, ergonomic, practical, simple… this is the one. — Cons: None
Perfect Every Day Play Bag — Pros: I was using a huge bucket type bag. This sling bag has many nice pockets. I think you should offer 3 sling bag sizes! It’s great for 3 hour sessions of play. I love the paddle eraser as well! — Cons: None
So folks, that concludes my deep dive into the world of pickleball backpacks. I hope it's helped you to choose the perfect one for your needs. The CRBN Pro Team Backpack stands out for me as it's just so well built and clear that genuine pickleheads have designed it. Why not try it out for yourself? Just to recap, here are my top five again:
