The Mint Sport Gift Guide: Ideas for Pickleball, Padel and Golf Players

Shopping for someone who plays pickleball, padel or golf? This guide rounds up gift ideas from across the Mint Sport range, grouped by sport and by type of player. Every detail below comes from the product listings. For a pickleball-only list, see our best gifts for pickleball players in 2026.

For the pickleball player

• Tacky Pickleball Overgrip, 3 Pack. A fresh grip is always welcome.
• Cannonballz 40 Hole Outdoor balls, 10 Pack. Plenty of balls for drills.
• Speed Dri Moisture-Wicking Headband, with a silicone grip.
• UPF 50 Seamless Arm Sleeves, 3 Pack, in black, gray and white.
• Pro Portable Pickleball Net, 22 ft. Lets them play wherever there is space. Read our portable net setup guide.
• A new paddle. The GhostX has a 16 mm MPP10 foam core with an EVA halo, and the Sigma Super has a 16 mm MPP core with a TPE halo. Browse all Mint paddles.

For the padel player

• A Mint padel racket. The range runs from the Maitre, listed for beginners, to the Majeste, listed for pro players. Not sure which? Read how to choose a padel racket.
• Cannonballz Premium Tournament Padel Balls, 4 Pack. A spare tube never goes unused.
• Everyday Belt Bag. Four zip compartments, 7.5 x 2 x 5 inches.

For the golfer

• MintGOLF balls. DISTANCE (3-piece Surlyn), STRAIGHT (3-piece urethane) and SOFT (4-piece urethane). Our Surlyn vs urethane guide explains the difference.
• Drive Pro Plus Cabretta Leather Golf Glove, with a magnetic ball marker. Read our golf glove fit and care guide.
• MintGOLF Ball Marker and Divot Tool. A small gift for any golfer.

For the player who plays everything

• Cotton Sports Wristbands, Black and White, 2 Pack. 100% cotton, for any racket sport.
• Spartan Premium Jacquard Sport Towel. 27 x 53 inches, 100% Vietnamese cotton, in red.
• En Garde MOVEmint 32 oz Insulated Sport Bottle. Listed for hot and cold drinks.
• Unleash Tournament Bag. A 55 liter bag for players who carry a lot of kit.

Gift tips

• Ask about their sport and level before buying a paddle or racket. Feel is personal.
• Accessories are a safe bet. Grips, balls, towels and bottles get used by everyone.
• Check sizes. For gloves, check the size chart on the listing.

Browse the full range at Mint Sport.