Custom Polo Shirts for Golf, Tennis and Pickleball Clubs: Fabric, Collars, Embroidery and 2026 Prices

Published September 28, 2026 · Reviewed by the RUIJUN production team

Short answer: a custom sublimated polo from RUIJUN costs US$8.50 per piece ex-factory in 180–220 gsm polyester pique, with your logo, colours and any all-over pattern printed into the fabric and an embroidered crest available as an option. It is the garment golf clubs, tennis and pickleball clubs, coaches, schools and companies order most after game jerseys. MOQ is 10 pieces per style, samples 5–10 days, bulk 10–20 days. Here is how to choose fabric, collar and fit, what printing and embroidery cost, and what golf and racquet-sport clubs typically order.

Who orders custom polos

• Golf clubs and societies – member polos, tournament polos, pro-shop lines with the club crest.
• Tennis and pickleball clubs – match polos in club colours, often with a matching skirt or shorts.
• Coaches and staff – a sideline polo that matches the team’s game kit.
• Schools – PE and house polos in several colours from one design.
• Companies and events – uniforms for staff, volunteers and sponsors at tournaments.

Fabric

Fabric	Weight	Feel	Best for
Polyester pique (standard)	180–220 gsm	Classic textured polo knit, breathable, holds its shape	Golf, club and staff polos; block colours and simple patterns
Polyester interlock	160–180 gsm	Smooth, lighter, sharpest print	Tennis and pickleball match polos with all-over designs
Micro-mesh	160–170 gsm	Maximum airflow	Hot-climate play, summer tournaments
Pique with spandex	190–220 gsm	Stretch for movement	Performance golf and racquet polos (fabric upgrade +US$1.70)

Pique is the default in the US$8.50 price. Interlock and mesh are the same price; the spandex blend is the premium fabric upgrade. See the fabric guide for how each prints.

Collar, placket and fit options

• Collar: knitted flat collar (classic), self-fabric collar (sportier, prints in the design), or a stand-up “blade” collar popular in golf. All included.
• Placket: two or three buttons, a hidden placket, or a short zip (a quarter-zip polo). Zip plackets carry a small charge.
• Sleeve: plain hem, ribbed cuff, or a contrast tipping stripe; long-sleeve version +US$1.40.
• Fit: regular (club), slim (performance) and women’s cut with a shaped waist and shorter placket. Same price for all.
• Hem: straight with side vents (standard) or curved; a longer back hem for golf is a pattern option.

Decoration: printed, embroidered or both

Because the polo is sublimated, stripes, side panels, gradients and sponsor logos are all in the print at no extra cost. Most golf and club polos add an embroidered crest on the left chest for a premium finish – typically the equivalent of US$0.5–1.5 per piece for a 7–9 cm crest, digitising included on orders over 50 pieces. Sleeve logos and back-neck wordmarks can be printed or embroidered. Names and player numbers (for league tennis and pickleball) are printed free. Method details: sublimation vs embroidery vs heat transfer.

Private label and retail-ready finishing

Pro shops and brands often want the polo to carry their own label rather than ours. Woven neck labels, printed care labels, hangtags with your logo and individual poly bags are all available; the label is sewn in during production so the garment is retail-ready when it arrives. Ask for private-label options with your quote.

Matching bottoms and layers

• Tennis and pickleball: sublimated skirts, skorts and shorts in the same design – shirt US$6.80, shorts US$3.80, set US$10.60 on the team price list.
• Golf: quarter-zip pullovers (US$11.00) and lightweight jackets (US$13.00) in matching colours; golf trousers and shorts on request.
• Coaches: a polo plus quarter-zip in the team’s game colours is the most common sideline set.

Sizing

Polos use their own chart – slightly roomier in the chest than a game jersey (size M is 108 cm chest, 74 cm length) and available S–5XL for men, with women’s and youth cuts on request. Sizes are Asian/EU fit; US customers usually order one letter up. The full table is in our size chart guide. For staff uniforms where individual fitting is not practical, a size-set sample lets people try before you order.

What a typical order looks like

A golf club orders 60 member polos in two colourways (30 navy, 30 white – one design, two styles) with an embroidered crest and private-label neck tags. Ex-factory: 60 × US$8.50 = US$510 plus embroidery and labels, plus express shipping (about 15 kg). Timeline: mockup 24–48 hours, sample with embroidery stitch-out 7–10 days, bulk 10–20 days, express 5–8 days. Re-orders for new members later in the year are made from the same files at the same price.

Care

Machine wash at 30–40 °C, no bleach, dry flat or low tumble, cool iron on the reverse if needed. Sublimated colours do not fade or crack; embroidery is wash-safe at any temperature. Pique holds its collar shape better than jersey knits after repeated washing.

FAQ

Can I order polos in several colours from one design? Yes. Each colourway is a style for MOQ (10 pieces each); the design and mockup are shared.

Is embroidery better than printing for a golf club crest? Embroidery gives the raised, premium look most golf clubs want; printing is better for very detailed or multi-colour crests. Many clubs do both – printed pattern, embroidered crest.

Do you make cotton polos? Cotton and cotton-blend polos are available with embroidery or screen printing rather than sublimation; ask for a quote.

Can players’ names go on tennis polos? Yes, printed free on the back or sleeve.

What is the minimum? 10 pieces per style, mixed sizes.

See our custom golf apparel, tennis apparel and pickleball apparel pages, or send your logo and colours for a free mockup and quote within 24 hours.

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