01. It targets one spot, not your whole knee
A silicone pad sits on the patellar tendon, two fingers below the kneecap. The rest of the knee stays free to bend, pivot and lunge.
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02. It's lighter than a brace
No sleeve, no hinges, no bulk under your shorts. Most players stop noticing it after the first game.
03. One size that sets to your knee
No chart, no guessing. A metal slider sets it to your leg in seconds, so you can share a pack with your partner without asking their size. Doesn't fit? The 60-day guarantee covers it.
04. It stays put, even off the glass
A contoured pad with soft, rounded edges keeps it in place through split-steps, lunges and turns off the back wall, without digging in.
05. It comes with a plan, not just a promise
Every order unlocks an 8-week knee program: three 15-minute sessions a week, for your rest days.
What matters
Second Set
SleeveBrace
Pad right where it countsYesNoNo
Light. Your knee moves free.YesNoNo
One size. Set in seconds.YesNoNo
Free 8-week knee planYesNoNo
Coaches and physical therapists
Coaches and physical therapists tried it first.
Alex Mercer
Coach · Certified Pickleball Coach & Pro Player · Florida Paddle Club, Miami
“The Florida heat makes standard knee braces completely unwearable. This strap is a breath of fresh air. It provides the exact patellar stability my players need for quick transitions without trapping sweat or sliding off mid-rally.”
Brad Miller
Coach · Pickleball coach · Lone Star Pickleball Hub, Austin
“I used to wear bulky knee sleeves that trapped heat and slipped down during long drilling sessions. This strap delivers targeted compression exactly where it counts, locks in place, and stays completely cool.”
Dan Wright
Coach · Head Pickleball Coach / PPR Certified · Austin Pickle Ranch, Austin
“Drilling everyday takes a massive toll on the knees. I've switched over over a dozen of my students to this strap because it doesn't restrict their lateral movement or speed when rushing the kitchen line.”
Sarah Jennings
Physical therapist · PT, DPT · Premier Physical Therapy, Scottsdale
“Secure it exactly two fingers below the kneecap before warm-ups. I recommend it to patients looking to offload patellar tendon stress during explosive kitchen line lunges without the bulk of a full brace.”
Each person here tested Second Set and agreed in writing to share their view, in their own words. Second Set is a support strap, not a medical device.
- 60-day play-tested guarantee
- Free shipping on Doubles and Club Packs
- One size fits every knee
Most picked
The Doubles Pack
- 2 straps, one per knee or one for your partner
- One size, fits every knee
- 8-week knee program included
- 60-day play-tested guarantee
- Free US shipping
Doubles PackFree tracked shipping
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