Recess Pickleball (now operating under the “Club Recess” brand name) is an Austin-based, VC-backed lifestyle pickleball paddle and apparel company founded in 2021 by childhood friends Maggie Brown and Grace Moore, inspired by the nostalgia of childhood playground fun. The company designs paddles, paddle sets, clothing, and accessories, and has evolved into a broader women’s apparel line for social sports and everyday life. Recess also publishes an Austin pickleball court guide on its site recommending local places to play, including Austin Pickle Ranch and other area venues, though this listing’s own address is the brand’s corporate headquarters, not a public storefront or court venue.