5 Best Pickleball Arm Sleeves & UV Sun Sleeves

Arm sleeves are a small purchase that solves a real problem: outdoor pickleball puts your forearms in direct sun for an hour or more at a time, and sunscreen alone needs reapplying more often than most players actually do it. Here are five real sleeves worth knowing about.

Pickleball-Specific Brands

SParms is built specifically around sun protection for racket sports, with UPF 50+ coverage and a cooling performance fabric designed to stay comfortable through a full session of outdoor play.

JOOLA's UV Arm Sleeves come from a brand better known for paddles, sold as a pair with UPF 50+ protection and moisture-wicking fabric — a straightforward, affordable option from a brand you'll already recognize if you've shopped for a paddle.

Six Zero's sleeves lean more into the compression side of the equation — sports compression material intended to reduce muscle oscillation, alongside the same moisture-wicking sun coverage.

General Sports Options

PickleProGear sells compression, UV-protective sleeves specifically marketed and sized for pickleball, at a lower price point than the dedicated brands above.

COOLOMG is a general sports compression brand rather than a pickleball-specific one — its sleeves were designed with basketball and football in mind. They work the same way for pickleball and typically cost less, which makes them a reasonable choice if brand-specific marketing doesn't matter to you.

What to Know Before You Buy

Sun sleeves only protect what they cover — hands, neck and face still need sunscreen or a hat, which is why a visor or hat pairs naturally with a sleeve rather than replacing the need for one. Most of these brands run M/L as a single size rather than a full range, so check the specific sizing chart before buying, especially if you're ordering compression fit. If you're building out a full outdoor kit, our polarized sunglasses guide covers the other piece of sun protection most players underestimate.