Summer Sports: Our Ratings

If you're wondering which sport to pick up this summer, we can help. And if there's anything we know a lot about, it's balls. Kickball, volleyball, spikeball, and picklball—which one is our fave?

Pickleball

Fun: 2/5
Pain: 1/5
Crowd: 3/5

An arguably NOT better version of tennis. The crowd can be questionable sometimes, but a simple vibe check before a match goes a long way. Since the court is smaller for pickleball than for tennis, the physical exertion is kept at an acceptable level. PSA: You may want to watch out for thirsty men with this sport.

Kickball

Fun: 3/5
Pain: 1/5
Crowd: 4/5

The fun to pain ratio is pretty good for kickball, making it a solid choice this summer. Sometimes running a lot can hurt, but making it through all the bases in one go makes it all worth it. We recommend joining a team with a group of friends to make it even more fun. 

Volleyball

Fun: 4/5
Pain: 5/5
Crowd: 5/5

This might be the most painful summer sport but the crowd and level of fun make up for it. Be prepared for wrist bruises, sand and sun burn, neck pain, and getting stabbed in the foot with pieces of shell. You get to be on the beach, though!

Spikeball

Fun: 2/5
Pain: 1/5
Crowd: 4/5

Another beach sport but this one tends to attract a certain type of man. I don't know how to describe who they are as individuals but they are oddly competitive when given a tiny ball and a mini trampoline. Please proceed at your own risk.