Mahj Meets Pickleball: A Gift Guide for 2025’s Favorite Trends
Get ready to serve up some serious holiday cheer! Mashing up two top trends of 2025, the ultimate lifestyle mashup—Pickleball in the Sun + Mahj Lifestyle—is now all the rage, blending high-energy court time with chic, strategic tile play. This guide is for the vibrant, competitive, and stylish woman in your life who loves any excuse for a girls’ getaway weekend. We’ve curated a winning combination of high-performance gear, darling accessories, tile-tastic luxury finds, and even some Premier Pickleball Destinations to book her next escape. This list will absolutely win her heart this holiday season.
Spools Travel Mahjong Pickleball Tiles
It's time to bring the court to the table! These custom Mahjong tiles are a must-have for the dedicated player, featuring miniature pickleball paddles, balls, and playful court-inspired imagery incorporated into the tile designs. This Mahjong set blends pickleball-inspired artwork with the timeless strategy of Mahjong.
Crafted for travel with lightweight, durable tiles, this set allows her to pack up the party and play a game anywhere, even poolside since they are designed to float! Whether you’re celebrating your league, gifting your doubles partner, or just love a good dink and a dragon, this set is a rally you’ll want to join.
The Base Package Includes:
160 Mahjong Tiles (American Mahjong standard), featuring custom pickleball artwork for Dots (Pickleballs), Bams (Paddles), Dragons (Court designs), and Flowers (Pickleball-themed).
1 Protective Zipper Carrying Case.
1 Quick Start Key-Card.
Pricing details for the set are $275 for the base package, positioning it as a luxury and exceptionally unique gift for the dedicated Mahjong and Pickleball enthusiast. *Mahjong racks sold separately.
JOOLA Hyperion Vision Pickleball Paddle
The JOOLA Hyperion Vision is part of JOOLA’s all-new Vision Series — a full paddle line created for players who want pro-inspired performance without the pro-level price tag. The Hyperion Vision blends high-performance engineering with beautiful aesthetics, perfect for the woman who wants both style and substance on the court. It’s the ideal first true paddle upgrade for beginner to intermediate players, giving her the confidence to develop a softer touch, improve precision, and dominate the kitchen in style.
Price: $89.95
All Things Pickleball Pajamas
As a female entrepreneur, I know the heart Danea Zeigle (Founder of All Things Pickleball) poured into these pajamas. Perfect for post-game recovery or cozy Mahjong nights, they are an absolute dream! Made from a buttery-soft, breathable fabric, they feature adorable, playful prints of paddles, balls, and nets. This is the ideal way to dream about her next victory and support an incredible female-founded business!
Price: $68
Pickleball Serving Platter
Elevate the post-game snack or game night charcuterie spread with a platter that perfectly captures her favorite sport. A stylish pickleball paddle, this serving piece is a chic, novelty accent for any gathering, transforming her hosting game into a smash.
Price: $26.95
Trelle Bag (The Ultimate Lifestyle Carryall)
The Trelle Bag is the definitive travel companion, perfectly designed for the woman who effortlessly moves between the court and the Mahjong table. More than just stylish, these bags are built for functionality. They beautifully merge preppy style with practical features, including dedicated pockets for paddles and balls, and a spacious main compartment that easily organizes a Mahjong set and court-side essentials.
Price: Starting at $158
Pickleball in the Sun Beach Towel
Once I found the perfect printer for these, I was in love! The Pickleball in the Sun beach towel is as soft as a blanket, making it a perfect gift for her next getaway. Whether she’s toweling off after a match, cozying up on the couch, or sitting poolside playing Mahjong with the Spools tiles (yes, they float!), this oversized towel is a stylish necessity. Made with quick-drying, sand-resistant, and often eco-friendly material, its vibrant, sun-drenched design adds a pop of color to any sunny retreat.
Price: $40
BaubleBar Paddles Up Earring Set
My absolute favorite! The BaubleBar Paddles Up Earring Set is the perfect way to serve style and show off your love for pickleball. This fun combo features a total of four earrings (colorful paddles and chic gold pickleballs) designed to be mixed, matched, and stacked. Wear all four if you have double piercings, or share a pair to become “teammate official”! They’re lightweight, fashionable, and bring courtside sparkle to every outfit.
Price: $44
Ivy Cut Custom Pickleball Paddles
Take personalization to the next level with a gift she will treasure! Ivy Cut specializes in high-quality, custom pickleball paddles that feature unique names, dates, colors, or custom artwork. Even better: We can create a Mahjong-themed pickleball paddle, blending her two favorite passions into a single, stunning piece of gear. With no minimum quantity and a quick 7-day turnaround, this premium, one-of-a-kind paddle is the ultimate way to serve up style and strategy simultaneously!
Start Customizing! Paddles start at $85.
OS1st Performance Pickleball Socks
While OS1st socks are the Exclusive Sock of Pickleball in the Sun, they are the true unsung heroes for both court performance and cozy mahjong nights! Engineered for ultimate comfort and durability, OS1st socks feature targeted compression, a blister-resistant design, and cushioning in key impact zones.
They certainly support the foot through the quick lateral movements of the game, but they are also game-changing for recovery after a long day of play. They keep her feet dry, comfortable, and ready for another round—whether that's another dink rally on the court or settling in for hours of strategic tile play with the girls!
Price: Starting at $17
Plan Your Next Getaway: Pickleball + Mahjong Destinations
Ready to trade your holiday wrapping for resort relaxation? The best gift you can give yourself (or your favorite ladies) is a getaway that perfectly blends court time with tile time. These three premier resorts offer world-class pickleball facilities and the elegant atmosphere perfect for a Mahjong retreat:
The Boca Raton (Boca Raton, FL)
The Boca Raton is a legendary South Florida resort with a world-class Racquet Club featuring 12 newly transformed hard-surface pickleball courts (and even a fun floating Pinkleball court!). Its luxurious amenities and social setting make it ideal for gathering your group for both dinking and drawing tiles.
Wild Dunes Resort (Isle of Palms, SC)
Voted a Gold Medal Pickleball Resort, Wild Dunes features six pickleball courts alongside 12 clay tennis courts. Its serene, coastal setting near Charleston provides the perfect backdrop for competitive matches followed by a relaxing evening of Mahjong strategy.
CordeValle (San Martin, CA)
Nestled in Northern California's wine country, the luxurious CordeValle resort recently unveiled a new 8-court pickleball facility. Its tranquil, private setting, complete with an Après-Play pavilion, offers a refined escape for high-level play, quiet, concentrated Mahjong sessions, or simply relaxation.
Start Planning Your 2026 Pickleball Escape!
The Ultimate Mahj + Pickleball Gift Guide may be over, but the travel planning has just begun!
We'll soon be releasing the 2025 Pickleball Magazine Premier Pickleball Destinations Holiday Vacation Guide, featuring the top resorts hand-picked by Laura Gainor this year. Don't miss out on the best places to dink, socialize, and relax in the new year.
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