What is Pickleball

Pickleball Fever

The pickleball fever has also reached the Netherlands. It is simpler and more accessible than tennis, cheaper than padel, and more fun than other racket sports!

Pickleball is a combination of badminton, table tennis, and tennis. The court is much smaller than a tennis court and roughly the size of a badminton court. The ball is similar in size to a tennis ball but is made of plastic and has holes. The net is slightly smaller than a tennis net, and the paddle, as it is called, has no strings but is solid and made of wood or carbon.

Popularity

Pickleball is extremely popular in various countries, especially in America. The sport is played by more than 5 million players in the United States and is growing rapidly!

Although the sport resembles tennis, there are significant differences, which is one of the reasons for its rapid growth. The ball travels at roughly one-third the speed of a tennis ball. The court is about one-third the size of a tennis court. The paddle, unlike a tennis racket, has no strings, making it easier to hit the ball. This combination makes the sport extremely accessible, and everyone can start playing right away.

Whereas with tennis you often need to start young to master the technique and hit the ball properly over the net, with pickleball you can immediately play an enjoyable game without any prior experience or background.