This Doubletake review looks at a brand that has quietly become the answer to a very specific complaint: court bags are either ugly duffels that hold everything or nice totes that hold nothing. Doubletake makes designer tennis and pickleball bags, accessories and gifts, and the whole line is built on one promise repeated across the site, that everything stays visible and reachable.
The brand describes itself as designed by players for players, and says it has been featured in US Weekly, GQ, Forbes and Tennis.com. That is a lot of press for a bag company, so the fair question is whether the bags deserve it. Here is what the range covers, what the organisation actually looks like in practice, and who it suits.
The core idea: organised, not just spacious
Most sports bags are one large cavity with a shoe pocket bolted on. Doubletake positions itself against exactly that, describing its bags as ultra-organised so everything stays visible and reachable, and built for the court but designed for everything after.
You can see the philosophy most clearly in the Melbie Pickleball Backpack / Tote. The brand lists it as extremely organised with convenient pockets to store essentials like sunglasses, phones and pickleballs, fitting pickleball essentials without excess bulk. It is designed to stand up on its own so it will not tip over, and it converts easily between backpack and tote.
That standing-upright detail sounds trivial until you have watched a bag topple in a dusty courtside gap and spill everything. Small design decisions like that are the actual argument for paying more than big-box prices, and you can see the current colourways at Doubletake.
The bag families, explained
The court range splits into two silhouettes, each offered in tennis and pickleball versions, plus a leather off-court line and a set of small accessories.
Melbourne is the backpack-tote. It comes as the Melbourne Tennis Backpack/Tote and the Melbourne Pickleball Backpack/Tote, in colourways including Black and Watermelon, Canvas and Poppy, and Navy with Fuchsia. Melbie is the more compact pickleball-first version of the same idea, shown in colours such as Cashmere Zig Zag.
Parisii is the tote, again split into a Parisii Tennis Tote and a Parisii Pickleball Tote. If a backpack silhouette is not your thing, this is the alternative that keeps the same organisational approach.
The distinction that matters when buying is not tennis versus pickleball as a marketing label. It is whether the compartments are shaped for racquets or paddles, and whether you want to wear the bag on your back or over your shoulder. Get those two right and the colour is the easy part.
The accessories are where the system clicks
Doubletake sells several small pieces that only make sense once you understand the brand is selling a system rather than individual bags.
The Cincy Sports Clutch tucks neatly into tennis and pickleball bags, backpacks, gym bags and luggage, and exists so you can switch essentials such as phone, keys and wallet between bags without repacking. It has designated pockets for phone and sunglasses, giving quick access without digging through a larger bag, and doubles as a cord organiser or cosmetics pouch.
The Wells Wristlet is the smallest version of that idea, compact enough for small items in any sports bag or for travel, shopping or a night out, with a slim wrist strap for hands-free carry. It comes in various colours specifically to coordinate with Doubletake bags and complement on and off-court attire.
The Roma Shoe Bag is the practical one. It keeps gear clean and shoes protected, lets you carry different shoes for different playing surfaces such as hard court, clay and grass, and can be repurposed for laundry, toiletries or accessories. Doubletake lists it at 13 inches long by 7.5 wide by 4.5 tall, fitting shoe sizes up to 15 in women and 13 in men. If you are still deciding what goes in it, our guide to barefoot shoes for pickleball and court sports is a useful companion read.
Materials, and what the brand actually claims
Here is where a review has to be careful, because Doubletake is specific about materials and it is worth repeating exactly what it says rather than inflating it.
The court bags are described as made from high quality fade-proof and water resistant materials, a phrase repeated across the Melbie, the Roma Shoe Bag and the Cincy Sports Clutch. Fade-proof is the more interesting half of that claim: courtside bags live in direct sun, and bright colourways are exactly the ones that go chalky first.
The off-court leather line is a different material story. The Reya Leather Crossbody, Lex Leather Clutch and Noe Leather Shoulder Bag are all crafted from Napa Valley leather, which Doubletake describes as supple and premium. Because they are handcrafted, the brand notes each bag is one-of-a-kind with slight variations, which is honest framing rather than a defect disclaimer buried in the small print.
What Doubletake does not publish in the product copy is weight, full dimensions for every bag, or capacity numbers beyond the shoe bag. If you need a bag to fit a specific number of racquets, that is the question to ask before ordering, and the product pages at Doubletake are where the current colourway and configuration details live.
Beyond the court: the off-court and party pieces
The tagline about being designed for everything after is not just copy. The Noe Leather Shoulder Bag is pitched as a spacious market tote for everyday use and nights out, with a stripe pattern outside, Doubletake logo lining inside, and a wide leather strap with a buckle for adjustable length. The Reya has a slim silhouette, metallic stripes, an adjustable guitar strap and an outside snap pocket for quick phone or key access.
Then there is a small homeware group aimed squarely at team culture: acrylic Serving Trays with brass handles, Catchall Trays in tennis and pickleball themes made from thick waterproof acrylic, and Champagne Flutes sold as a set of two for celebrating wins and team get-togethers. Doubletake designs the trays to coordinate, so a serving tray and flutes land as one gift rather than two.
It is a coherent extension. Whether you want acrylic pickleball trays in your living room is taste, but the brand is at least consistent about who it is talking to. Readers building a wider court wardrobe may also want our roundup of the best women golf and tennis apparel brands.
Who should buy Doubletake, and who should not
Buy it if you play regularly, carry more than a racquet and a water bottle, and are tired of excavating a duffel to find your keys. The organisation is the product, and it is aimed at players who go straight from the court to somewhere else.
Skip it if you want the cheapest possible bag, if you carry six racquets to tournaments and need maximum raw volume, or if you genuinely do not care what your gear looks like. This is a design-led brand at design-led pricing, and the trays and flutes make that obvious.
One buying note worth knowing: Doubletake runs Final Few, Like New and Sample sections offering high quality bags at a fraction of the regular price. Final Few are the last bags in discontinued colours, Like New are close to new without tags and mostly used for product photography, and Sample bags are one-of-a-kind pieces from the factory. All three categories are final sale, so treat them as a deal rather than a trial. If style is the deciding factor for you, our Runway Athletics review covers the apparel side of the same market.
Frequently asked questions
Are Doubletake bags only for tennis and pickleball?
The court bags are shaped for those sports, but the accessories are not. The Cincy Sports Clutch is pitched for the gym, sports events and casual outings, and the Wells Wristlet for travel, shopping or a night out.
What is the difference between Melbourne and Melbie?
Both convert between backpack and tote. Melbourne is offered in tennis and pickleball versions across several colourways, while Melbie is the pickleball-focused option Doubletake describes as fitting essentials without excess bulk.
Can I return a Final Few or Sample bag?
No. Doubletake states that Final Few, Like New and Sample bags are final sale, so check colours and any noted blemishes carefully before ordering from those sections.
If organisation is what your current bag gets wrong, this is a brand worth a look. Compare the Melbourne, Melbie and Parisii silhouettes at Doubletake and buy for how you actually pack.