Auckland — North Shore
Venue being confirmed
Date TBC
Our home patch. First demo day on the calendar, indoor courts.
GearLab
Demo days
Every paddle we recommend, out of the bag and on court. You hit with them back to back, in a real drill, with a coach feeding balls — because a spec sheet never told anyone how a paddle feels in a hand battle.
Dates TBC POA Auckland first, then wherever demand is
On the calendar
Where we're heading
Venues are being confirmed, so every date below is TBC. Registering tells us where to run the next one — the regions with the most interest get scheduled first.
Auckland — Central
Venue being confirmed
Date TBC
A weeknight session aimed at people who work in the city.
Waikato
Venue being confirmed
Date TBC
Road trip. Runs once we have enough registered interest.
Wellington
Venue being confirmed
Date TBC
Same again — register and you'll be first told when it's set.
Somewhere else
Tell us where you play
Date TBC
We go where the demand is. Register and name your town.
What you get
What happens on a demo day
- Every paddle in the NZPickle catalogue, out of the bag and on court
- Balls, targets and a coach running short hitting blocks so you actually test them
- Head-to-head comparisons — same drill, three paddles, you feel the difference
- Your Paddle Match result on the day, so you start with the three that suit you
- No pressure to buy anything at the session
Price on application. We're finalising what each session costs once venues are confirmed — register and we'll tell you the number before you commit to anything.
Book a place
Register for the next demo day
No payment now. We take your details, confirm the date, venue and price by email, and you decide then.
Questions
Before you ask
When is the first demo day?
Dates are TBC while we lock in venues. Register your interest and you'll get the date by email before it goes public.
What does it cost?
POA. We'll confirm the price when the date and venue are set, and you can pull out at that point with no obligation.
Do I need my own paddle?
No. That's the whole point — we bring them. Bring court shoes, water and a hat.
I'm a complete beginner. Is it for me?
Yes. A coach runs the hitting blocks, so you'll be fed balls and shown what to look for.
Want one-on-one instead? Book a paddle fitting, or run the Paddle Match Service first.