Pickleball Essentials

ROTORUA PICKLEBALL DOUBLES

REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW OPEN! 🎉

Calling all Pickleball players! 📣

This is an awesome boutique tournament with a great atmosphere, quality competition and the opportunity to catch up with fellow players and enjoy a weekend of Pickleball right here in Rotorua. 💙

Whether you're a regular tournament player or looking to challenge yourself and experience tournament play, this is one you won't want to miss!

👉 Get your partner sorted and get your registration in!

📅 Registrations are NOW OPEN
📍 Rotorua
🏓 Doubles Tournament
🎉 Great people • Great games • Great atmosphere

🏓 PICKLEBALL ESSENTIALS IS BACK!

Pickleball Essentials is once again proud to be sponsoring this fantastic event! 🙌

And of course, we'll be there with the Pickleball Essentials Pop-Up Shop, bringing along a great selection of paddles, balls, accessories and more.

Plus, don't forget about our awesome paddle re-gripping service!
Need a fresh grip before you hit the court? Sharon will be there to get your paddle feeling like new again.

So come along, play some great Pickleball, catch up with friends and come and say hi at the Pickleball Essentials Pop-Up Shop! ❤️

🔗 REGISTER HERE:
https://swishtournaments.com/product/2026-rotorua-pickleball-doubles-tournament/

🔥 Get your partner sorted and get your registration in — you don't want to miss this one!

2026 Rotorua Pickleball Doubles Tournament - Swish Tournaments Come and join in our Annual Doubles Tournament. Once again we will have a 3.5 and under division to cater to developing players. All pool games, quarterfinals and semifinals will be to 15, win by 2, with the finals and play/off for 3/4th best of three games to 11, win by 2.Games will be un-timed,...

Day 1 of the Rotorua MiLP got off to a cool start, bodies are quickly warming as the games progress.
Being kept busy re-gripping and cleaning paddles.
Mini Net Super Special is a great hit.

I'm so excited to be offering these Metallic Edge Guard. The paddles look absolutely stunning in person and I can't wait to get them into your hands.
Check out the latest FRIDAY Generation 4 foam Paddles weighted for a massive sweet spot and stability, this Aura Pro is their high power option.

Now available at

FRIDAY Aura Pro Generation 4 Pickleball Foam Metallic Range Paddle - Pickleball Essentials This Metallic Edged Aura Pro Gen 4 is a full-foam paddle built around Fridays ElasTech perimeter weighting for a massive sweet spot. It is the high power option: loud, poppy, and explosive, built to drive hard, counter fast, and finish points.

Proud to Support the Inaugural National Māori Pickleball Tournament 🖤❤️🤍

Pickleball Essentials is honoured to be supporting the Inaugural National Māori Pickleball Tournament as a Supporting Partner.

This tournament marks an important milestone for our sport, celebrating not only the growth of pickleball throughout Aotearoa but also the strength of whanaungatanga, community, and the opportunities our game creates to bring people together.

We'll also have a Pickleball Essentials Pop-Up Shop at the tournament, so if you're attending, please come and say hello! We'll have a great range of paddles, balls, accessories, and plenty of friendly advice to help you get the most out of your game.

A huge thank you to the organising committee for their vision and commitment in bringing this inaugural event to life. We wish all the players, officials, volunteers, and supporters an unforgettable tournament.

We're looking forward to being part of this special occasion and can't wait to see everyone there!
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Māori Pickleball New Zealand Bringing our people together through the love of Pickleball •COMMUNITY • CULTURE • COMPETITION �

✨ Now in Stock at Pickleball Essentials! ✨

Looking for an awesome Paddle...

The FRIDAY Aura Pro Elongated Metallic Limited Edition paddles have arrived and they are guaranteed to turn heads both on and off the court! 🔥

Available in stunning Metallic Blue/ Pink, Metallic Purple, and Metallic Green, these paddles combine premium performance with a finish that's unlike anything you've seen before.

🏓 Why players are excited:
✨ Limited Edition metallic finish
✨ Elongated shape for extra reach and power
✨ Large sweet spot for greater consistency
✨ Premium construction for exceptional feel and control
✨ Designed for players wanting the perfect blend of power, spin, and precision

Whether you're looking to lift your game or simply love owning something unique, the Aura Pro Metallic Series is one you won't want to miss.

📦 Landing next week at Pickleball Essentials – New Zealand's 1st Pickleball equipment supplier, helping grow the game from the very beginning.

Keep an eye on our page—these Limited Edition paddles won't last long!
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🔥 FEEL THE FEVER! 🔥

Would you rather have MORE POWER or a BIGGER SWEET SPOT? 🤔

With the NEW Friday Fever 102, you don't have to choose!

Built for players who want explosive power, exceptional spin, and confidence on every shot, the Fever 102 combines cutting-edge technology with a forgiving feel that suits a wide range of playing styles.

✅ Massive Sweet Spot
✅ Elite Spin with Triple-Layer T700 Raw Carbon Face
✅ Enhanced Stability with ElasTECH™ Perimeter Weighting
✅ Powerful Yet Controlled Performance
✅ Available in Elongated and Widebody Shapes

🎥 Check out this excellent review and see why players are getting excited about the Fever 102:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MRMK0fdzWXU

🔥 Ready to catch the Fever?

Get yours here:
https://www.pickleballessentials.nz/product/friday-fever-102-generation-3-pickleball-paddle/

Available now from Pickleball Essentials NZ.

Pickleball Essentials NZ's 1st Pickleball equipment provider, offering exclusive gear for players, clubs & schools. Quality, fast delivery, and trusted by the Pickleball community. 🏓

Kitchen Blockers made it to the cover of the 3rd June 2026 Pickleball Weekly Magazine.
Help us spread the word - Share this post with someone who plays. Every read, every conversation about eye safety on the court moves the needle.
Protect your eyes - read what they have to say:
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Now in stock at Pickleball Essentials:
https://www.pickleballessentials.nz/product/kitchen-blocker-lens-free-pickleball-eye-protection-slim-fit/