Custom Paddle Balls: Unique Party Favors Kids Love | Paddle Ball Games

The Popularity of Paddle Balls as Party Favors

Paddle balls have seen a resurgence in popularity as fun party favors, especially for kids' parties and events. These classic toys allow kids to bounce and play, providing hours of amusement. More and more parents and party hosts are looking into customized paddle balls as unique party favors kids will love.

What are Paddle Balls?

For those unfamiliar, paddle balls are a classic children's toy made of a wooden paddle and an attached rubber ball connected by a string. By bouncing the paddle, the ball is hit back and forth making for fun hands-on play. Paddle balls have been around since the early 1900s and today they remain a favorite toy for kids of all ages.

Why Custom Paddle Balls Make Great Party Favors

Custom paddle balls really stand out from generic favors. Add the party kid’s name, event details, or fun graphics and you have personalized keepsakes kids will play with again and again. Custom paddle balls can also match your party theme for a cohesive look. With minimum orders as low as a dozen or two, they work great as favors. Hosting a variety of parties? Change up the custom designs for baby showers, birthdays, sports teams, superheroes and more!

Getting Creative with Customizations

Today custom paddle balls offer tons of creative possibilities. Full color digital printing allows you to add photos, clipart, designs, patterns, and text. For a fun extra touch, consider glow in the dark prints! Here are some great customization ideas:

Names

Personalize paddle balls by printing each child's first name in a fun font. Match it with a colorful pattern or background graphic. Add some emoji if you'd like! See our gallery of delightful name paddle balls.

Birthday Themes

Does the birthday kid love unicorns or dinosaurs? Print colorful mythical creatures or roaring dinos! Include the child's age or birth year as well. Magic sparkles and rainbows make great b-day themes too. coordinate with other decorations.

Superheroes

Comic book lover? Transform paddle balls into Spiderman, Batman or Wonder Woman balls! Use logos and graphics from Marvel, DC Comics or other popular shows. Glow in the dark ink looks awesome with superhero symbols and designs.

Where to Order Custom Paddle Balls

Wondering where to get personalized paddle ball party favors? Many online party stores offer custom printing directly on paddle balls at affordable prices. With easy digital ordering, proofs, and fast shipping right to your door, it's simpler than ever!

Party Favor Minimums

When ordering custom paddle ball favors, minimum order quantities often start quite low at 12, 24 or 36 balls. Volume discounts kick in at 100 to 500 paddle balls. If attending or hosting various kids' parties year-round, combine orders with friends or other parents to save more.

Pricing

Custom printed paddle balls cost approximately $2 to $3 each. Simple text names may be less. Photo quality full color printing paddle balls fall on the higher end. Buy in bulk to lower costs. Many party stores offer standing bulk order pricing for schools, daycares, churches and other organizations that order frequently.

Add-Ons

Look for paddle balls attached to keychains or clips as unique keepsakes kids can attach to backpacks and bags. Bracelets or wrist straps also prevent balls from getting lost! For a complete party favor, order custom paddle balls bundled with treat bags, candy, stickers, temporary tattoos, etc.

Fun Ideas on How Kids Can Play with Paddle Balls

Wondering what to do with dozens of custom paddle balls? Kids can bounce and play paddle balls anywhere at the party or at home by themselves or with friends and siblings. See how many bounces in row they can achieve without missing! Play catch tossing the balls back and forth - see how far apart kids can separate. Paddle ball competitions make fun and active games for parties, church events, camps and more!

Target Practice

Set up plastic bowling pins, cardboard boxes stacked up, or solo cups on tables or the floor. Have kids stand back a few feet and take turns bouncing balls trying to topple over targets. Award prizes for the most pins knocked down!

Relay Race

Split kids into teams and have team members line up. Take turns bouncing ball across the room and back, then passing to next team member until everyone finishes. Scramble game by having them dribble balls soccer style using feet only!

Paddle Ball Limbo

Have two people hold a broom stick and move it lower and lower. Participants go under one by one, bouncing balls without missing a hit. Last person still bouncing wins or make it a silly group activity. Adults can join in the paddle ball fun too!

Custom printed paddle balls make memorable keepsake favors kids adore. With unlimited design possibilities, they are a unique party accessory that beats typical candy and trinket favors. Order personalized balls for your next event!

FAQs

Can you put pictures on custom paddle balls?

Yes, most party stores can print full color graphics, photos, symbols, designs, and text directly onto paddle balls with no minimums or setup fees.

What fonts and colors can be used?

Any TrueType font can be used and custom colors matched. Glow in the dark printing is also popular for a cool effect kids love!

What happens if some paddle balls are damaged?

Replacement paddle balls can be purchased individually if some break. Certain brands also offer worry-free guarantees for defects, broken strings, etc.

Can paddle balls be shipped internationally?

Many custom paddle ball vendors ship worldwide! Lead times to some countries may be longer and shipping costs higher. Send us a message for rates.