About
We started FORWRD because players deserve better. Better materials, better design, better function — gear that actually keeps up with how people play Pickleball today.
Early on, we figured some big brand would eventually build the bag we were dreaming of. But no one did. And that’s when mission #1 was born:
Become the Pickleball bag brand.
And build the absolute best bags we possibly can — with the help of our community and the feedback we get from players like you.
It took over a year — and more than 12 different variations — to get the Court Caddy just right. Every version was shaped by conversations with players, real on-court testing, and constant refining. We didn’t rush it, because we weren’t interested in dropping something “good enough.” We wanted it to feel dialed. Built with intention. Made to last.
Our tagline — Never Settle — came directly from that mindset. If we’re going to put our valuable time into building something, it better be great. Actually great. Damn near excellent. If it doesn’t meet that standard, we won’t sell it. Simple as that.
We’re proud of the gear we make. We’ve got a lot of confidence in it — so much so that most of the time, we don’t even feel the need to oversell it. (Okay, sometimes we do.) But really, our goal is just to show people what we already believe: this gear is the real deal. That’s why we push it, test it, do wild things with it — not for show, but because we know it’ll hold up.
And beyond the products, we just love serving our customers with excellence. We do our best to make sure every customer has a great experience and feels taken care of — because that’s what we’d want, too. This brand is built on trust, and we don’t take that lightly.
If you’ve been part of the journey — through feedback, support, or just spreading the word — thank you. This brand has always been community-built, and that’s exactly how it’s going to stay.
We’ll keep doing our part: building the best gear in the game.
You just keep playing.
– Topher & Grub
Co-Founders, FORWRD
Some people like watches. Some like cars. Me? I love bags! I have more bags than I care to admit. The Court Caddy by Forwrd is the absolute perfect pickleball bag. Dedicated ball compartment, paddle dividers, loads of pockets for my goggles, wallet, phone, hydration packets, dirty shirts, etc. Plus, it's solid construction to withstand the beating I give it during my travels. Totally recommend!
Spacious durable and well thought out design. Hopefully my last pickleball bag ever
Everything you could possibly need in a bag. Very well made.
High quality and well designed bag. Can be a little larger if you are looking to use it to travel. Otherwise, great for every day use…
Great purchase. Plenty of pockets making it easy to find accessories. Paddles separate and protected. Sturdy and love that it sits solidly on the ground if I don't hang on fence. Use the front paddle pocket which is useful between games.
I love the bag fits nicely all my paddles. The pockets on the side for balls are a nice plus. Also plenty of room to hold shoes or additional clothes. I also love you can fit two water bottles. Definitely worth the price.
Been so good to have this bag for all my pickleball needs
This bag was a birthday gift to my son! He absolutely loves it!
This is not a tour bag, so don't expect to pack 1 bedroom worth of things in it. But all you favorite paddles (especially if you have 4 - one sleeve for each is included inside), a towel, a pack of snacks and a bunch of gadgets will fit easily. I love that it can stand on the ground firmly or, of course, hang on the fence with double hooks. And the materials are amazingly great for tactile maniacs.
At first I wasn't sold on the bag. 300$ for a pickleball bag sounded insane to me. Then after my cheaper bag ripped after 2 months I revisited the idea of purchasing not only a more expensive bag but a higher quality bag. Then i watched more YT reviews and it really made me reconsider purchasing. Then when I saw they were having a sale I had zero reasons NOT to buy this bag. And after receiving it I knew this was a great purchase. honestly even without the discount it's such a awesome bag and worth the money if you can afford it. Is it a necessity... honestly no...it's definitely a splurge...but again I'm extremely happy with my purchase and feel like it's worth the money. Luxury meets functionality at its finest. 5/5 for me.
