5 Signs You’re Playing an Elitist Snob on the Pickleball Court And 4 Ways to Make Them Regret It
- Tom Kiat
- Aug 21
- 3 min read
You know the type. They roll up with not one, but maybe three paddles, all top of the line. Their outfit looks like they just stepped off a pickleball fashion runway, matching shoes, wristbands, sunglasses so shiny they could blind you.
Then the real fun starts. The eye rolls every time you mess up. The “I know better than you” attitude just because their DUBR score is higher. The proud display of their “gold medal” like it’s the crown jewels.
Yeah, you’re playing an elitist snob.
Here’s how to spot them before they crush your vibe and exactly how to flip the script so they end up eating your dust.
The Snob Signals! 🤢
1. Multiple Expensive Paddles on Deck, because One Isn’t Enough.
They don’t just have one “perfect” paddle. No, they bring an arsenal. Ready to switch paddles mid game like it’s a pit stop in F1.
2. Their Outfit Looks Like a Sponsorship Deal Waiting to Happen.
If your opponent’s dressed like they just walked off a professional pickleball set, with matching shoes, hat, wristbands, and probably a towel monogrammed with their initials, you’re in snob territory. They believe looking the part somehow means playing the part. Spoiler: It doesn’t.
3. The Eye Rolls and Audible Sighs That Would Give Drama Queens a Run for Their Money.
Missed shot? Expect an exaggerated sigh. Slow point? Prepare for an eye roll that could launch a thousand ships. These little non-verbal jabs are designed to get under your skin.
4. Bragging About Their Higher DUBR Score Like It’s a Nobel Prize.
Just because they’ve climbed the leaderboard doesn’t mean they’re your pickleball god. But they’ll remind you, often, loudly, and with zero subtlety, that their score makes them the authority on your game.
5. Flashing Their Tournament Medals Like They’re Olympic Gold.
“Oh, I got a medal at the state open last year.” Translation: “Bow down, peasants.” They wear their accomplishments like armor and expect it to intimidate you before the first serve.
Beat the Pickleball Snob. The time proven formula.
1. Keep Your Cool and Play Your Game.
Snobs love drama and control. Your best weapon? Calm confidence. Stick to your shots, smile, and don’t let their attitude shake your rhythm. Your steady game will frustrate them more than any angry retort.
2. Use Their Gear Against Them.
If they’re switching paddles like a DJ switching tracks, make them work for it. Mix up your shots, soft dinks, surprise lobs, quick resets, that render their fancy paddles useless. Sometimes a smooth drop shot beats the best equipment.
3. Have Fun........Loudly.
Nothing annoys a snob more than someone who’s clearly enjoying the game. Laugh off the eye rolls, crack a joke after a missed shot, and show that pickleball isn’t a high-stakes drama but a game you love playing.
4. Exploit Their Predictability.
Snobs often stick to what got them their high score, hard drives, aggressive volleys, rigid positioning. Break their rhythm with smart angles, unexpected lobs, and sneaky third shot drops. Make them chase your game for a change.
Elitist snobs on the court are like mosquitoes, annoying but ultimately beatable. You don’t need the fanciest gear or the highest score to play smart and have fun.
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