SPORTS & LEISURE
James Perse Y/OSEMITE Etched Teak Paddleball Set
Pickleball, padel, and paddleball, oh my! Keeping up with equipment releases can be as competitive as these popular games. New from minimalist-chic West Coast designer James Perse, this paddleball set in teak with wenge inlay draws inspiration from California’s Yosemite Valley. Cork grips maintain the natural aesthetic and air holes reduce friction and allow for faster swings. The set comes with two branded rubber balls. $425; jamesperse.com
Flite AIR
New from Australian electric hydrofoil favorite Flite, the Flite AIR keeps the fun going without the weight of a solid hydrofoil board. Available in two sizes (the 5’8” is best for beginners) and three colors (orangish Pompelmo, bluish Acai, and greenish Yuzu), the rigid inflatable has a foam core surrounded by a sturdy yet lightweight inflatable tube that never chips or dings. $6,995; fliteboard.com
Giobagnara x Poltrona Frau Yoga Mat
Don’t unroll, but unfold this leather mat that will keep you comfortable during floor exercises. The foam core and inner padding add cushion without bulk to the portable product, which comes with an elastic strap for carrying and a wooden tray for home storage. Italian leather adorns every item in the Giobagnara x Poltrona Frau Fitness Collection that includes a dumbbell set, paddleball paddles, and a jump rope. $1,500 (yoga mat); poltronafrau.com
Basketball: The Impossible Collection
In October, publisher Assouline released this 220-page tome dedicated to one of American’s favorite pastimes: basketball. Author Howard Beck began covering the NBA full-time in 1997, and he structured the single-sport tribute around legendary players of the game. Part of the Ultimate Collection, the book can be displayed among similarly sized, penultimate volumes on topics such as Formula 1, Pablo Picasso, and Patek Philippe in Assouline’s $5,900, black metal Ultimate Tower. $1,200 (book); assouline.com
Apex Watercraft Tyr Fishing Kayak
Carbon fiber and real-world experience inform the designs of Apex Watercraft fishing kayaks, known for being lightweight, stable, and fast. Company founder Eric Jackson, a whitewater kayaking Olympian and professional fisherman, is an incessant industry innovator driven by his own daily paddle sessions. Best known for its whitewater designs, Apex released this fishing-specific model, weighing in at just 40 pounds, thus most fishermen carry it with one hand and their rod with the other. $10,500; apexwatercraft.com
Hyperice Normatech Elite
These compression boots decrease leg pain for runners and golfers, and really anyone aging gracefully while staying active. Utilizing seven levels of compression, the Elite synchronizes massage movements on each leg to address specific muscle groups, or you can use the app to target various zones. With increased circulation and better lymphatic drainage, recovering muscles bounce back more quickly. $1,000; hyperice.com
Lujo Isla Hammock
If you don’t have two steady trees growing apart just so, it’s not a problem. Available in single and double widths, Lujo hammocks are sold with a crescent moon–shaped stand made from durable Kwila hardwood. Designed and made in New Zealand with quilted top layers and built-in head pillows to facilitate the most comfortable naps you’ve ever taken. $3,790; lujoliving.com
Roll Recovery R8
Now you can have your fun and recover well too. This unique tool for deep-tissue massage allows athletes in pain to roll out muscles themselves, and really well. The roller’s frame self-adjusts to different body sizes, targeting IT bands, quads, hamstrings, calves, shins, glutes, and arms. The genius is the ease of use with this portable tool. Instead of rehabbing muscles on the floor with an unwieldly foam roller, get the same result while standing, sitting, or laying down somewhere more comfortable than the floor. Custom design options available. $140; rollrecovery.com
SeaDriveCX
Can you imagine playing Pebble Beach Golf Links or the Old Course at St. Andrews from the back of a superyacht in Turks and Caicos? The latest and greatest in superyacht accessories, this portable golf simulator by Off the Deck is built from F1-grade carbon fiber to withstand the elements and requires zero installation. Just press the “on” button to deploy an all-weather touchscreen, select a course and a biodegradable golf ball, take a swing, and the launch monitor will do the rest—reading each swing and guiding players through 18 holes. Include a GeoDome with your order to facilitate play with premium golf balls that you’ll hit into the net-lined structure. For added fun, the simulator also facilitates Skee-Ball, darts, or bowling games. Available now for preorder, deliveries in 2025. Price upon request; offthedeck.com
Wagner Custom Skis
Handmade in Colorado’s Telluride Mountain Village at the company’s workshop, a pair of custom skis will be the talk of Christmas morning. In lieu of an actual pair under the tree, Wagner sends a knit hat for the recipient to unwrap that is accompanied by a letter explaining its design process. All custom skis include extra-thick bases, a straight-grained wood core, a fiberglass structural layer, and oversize hardened-steel edges. Each set is also customized based on your body type and skiing ability. Recipients will have their choice of house graphics or can upgrade to a wood veneer look or a design from the James Niehues Collection (the ski map artist), Wagner’s Artist Series, or a commissioned graphic by Wagner’s in-house artists. From $2,095; wagnerskis.com
