Pickleball industry needs to take sound issue seriously

[ByeByePoly]

Now I am sounding the same warning as someone who loves pickleball. Also … my guess is the longer it takes to make changes … the more harm to those investing in the game. Get it right earlier and avoid costly entrenched losses.

https://www.cnn.com/2023/03/11/business/pickleball-sports-noise-complaints-tennis-ctpr/index.html

 

[ByeByePoly]

I have no idea where paddles and balls will end up … I still think replaceable paddle surface skins (rubber?) might work similar to restringing tennis racquets. It might also be a solution for those that have spent significant $ on existing paddles.

I would also throw in perhaps a billion carbon faced paddles in landfill might not be a good thing.

Where will paddles end up … some are at least thinking about it

 

[travlerajm]

Why can’t you play pickleball with wooden paddles and dead tennis balls?

 

[ByeByePoly]

Why can’t you play pickleball with wooden paddles and dead tennis balls?

This is a serious thread.

 

[ByeByePoly]

lol … just watching that video … McEnroe was right … ball hit right on line.

Jeeze this thread is more likely to get derailed than a Norfolk Southern train (too soon? )

 

[travlerajm]

lol … just watching that video … McEnroe was right … ball hit right on line.

Jeeze this thread is more likely to get derailed than a Norfolk Southern train (too soon? )

In my tournament match last night, opposing gal hit a first serve, that ticked the net, causing it to shoot from a would-be short serve to deep in the box. I called a let serve as I was swinging at it.

But opposing gal’s partner said it was 2 feet over the net. Said I was crazy. Am I?

 

[ByeByePoly]

In my tournament match last night, opposing gal hit a first serve, that ticked the net, causing it to shoot from a would-be short serve to deep in the box. I called a let serve as I was swinging at it.

But opposing gal’s partner said it was 2 feet over the net. Said I was crazy. Am I?

 

[1HBHfanatic]

-btw the PENN (outdoor) pickleball ball is quieter
-its got a good bounce!, not the best, but not the worst either
-its a softer slower ball!, so it is a good winter time ball IMO
-i bought a 3pk to test and bring them out on cold nights
-we crack too many frank.X balls in sub 40 temps
-i have some other cheaper balls also, but the PENN balls have a nicer bounce

-did i mention it is notably QUIETER!!
-but be ready to have to defend its "virtues" from all the ball snubs who only like high bounce balls!

 

[mcs1970]

This is a serious thread.

That gave me this gem as a recommendation. I had not seen it all these years

Coming to the not so serious topic of pickleball the best solution is make no changes to the gear but to keep it indoors only at rec centers. Win / Win for all.

 

[ByeByePoly]

That gave me this gem as a recommendation. I had not seen it all these years

Coming to the not so serious topic of pickleball the best solution is make no changes to the gear but to keep it indoors only at rec centers. Win / Win for all.

nope … I am playing indoors … can’t even hear opponent call score. This is for them and us.

one small step for man ….

 

[albertf]

Indoors is the worst for pickleball with all the echoing. I'm wondering if the easiest way to reduce sound is to experiment with different ball constructions. It let's people keep using the fancy paddles that were approved and purchased by everyone.
Most people haven't committed hundred of dollars towards balls and it's pretty easy to for a tournament/league to just say xxx brand is the official ball we'll be using.

 

[ByeByePoly]

Indoors is the worst for pickleball with all the echoing. I'm wondering if the easiest way to reduce sound is to experiment with different ball constructions. It let's people keep using the fancy paddles that were approved and purchased by everyone.
Most people haven't committed hundred of dollars towards balls and it's pretty easy to for a tournament/league to just say xxx brand is the official ball we'll be using.

I wonder if it’s too late … like quiet slot machines.

I know one thing … don’t think any ball will stop my paddle buying problem. $$$

Paddle companies should sell yearly memberships … you get new yearly releases like an iPhone.