Pickleball and Different Pickleball Court Surfaces
Pickleball is one of the most popular and participated sports in California and nationwide. You can have endless fun whether on a multi-purpose game court or a standalone pickleball court, with a wide array of surface choices to choose from. We specialize in both modular tile surfaces made by Sport Court (SportGame Pickleball) and Cushioned Acrylics (Cushion Extreme). Depending on your vision, your desire for a comfortable playing surface, AllSport America can make your private pickleball court dreams come true!
Sport Court SportGame PB Modular Court Surfacing
SportGame Pickleball (PB) is an authentic sport surface, designed to last for over 15-years, that is specially engineered for recreational and competitive pickleball play while maximizing safety, reducing the risk of injury, and supporting physical play for hours at a time. Choose SportGame PB to provide your family and community a safe surface to enjoy the fastest growing sport in the USA! A modular court surface virtually eliminates maintenance and does not allow cracks in the concrete to telegraph through the surface, keeping your court in play and looking brand new for the long term.
USA Pickleball Inks Agreement with Sport Court as their Official Modular Surface
Sport Court is the Official Modular Tile Surface Partner of USA Pickleball
Featured at the Professional Pickleball Association grand slam tournaments as the Official Portable Court of the PPA Tour.
Pro-Cushion
What is a Pro-Cushion surface?
A Pro-Cushion surface is a special type of cushioned tennis court surface that improves the quality of the court. It is an exceptionally resilient sport surface that allows for up to fifteen perfect force reduction on the bodies of the players. In addition, a Pro-Cushion surface is remarkably durable. It has the highest level of performance of any other type of tennis court surface. The innovative design of a Pro-Cushion sport surface guarantees top performance and long-lasting results.
What is the installation process for a cushioned tennis court surface?
Installing a new tennis court surface is an important decision, and finding a reputable installer will ensure the process is simple from start to finish and that the new sports surface is installed on time and on budget. Reputable providers will thoroughly assess the needs of each customer and provide a detailed estimate, checking in every step of the way to answer any questions or concerns. Certified court builders are able to professionally install a new cushioned tennis court surface, including a high-level finish, in a timely manner. The result will be a durable, comfortable, and safe tennis court that can be enjoyed for years to come.
Cushion Extreme
Cushioned Acrylic Pickleball Surface
U.S. Pat No. 6,786,674 and U.S. Trademark Reg No. 3,204,251
When your court has Cushion Extreme®, you will experience a new level of cushioned court comfort. You can play harder and longer with less fatigue.
Our product’s base pad is coated with a proven world-class hard court acrylic tennis and pickleball court surfacing system. The tennis ball plays and reacts as if it were on a hard court, but your body enjoys the built-in resilience of our cushioned base pad. Experience maximum playing comfort and add years to your game with a Cushion Extreme® surface on your court.
Your knees, joints, and back will thank you when playing on a Cushion Extreme®-covered court. Our product brings an incredible level of cushioned comfort to the game of pickleball. No wonder this unique, seamless, resilient, poured-in-place system is quickly becoming the preferred surface of homeowners, clubs, and champions everywhere. It truly is a proven winner from coast to coast! It’s good for your game and the environment.
Cushion Extreme® is an eco-friendly product that uses recycled tire rubber and/or shoe rubber as the cushion foundation. This protects the asphalt while preventing harmful oxidation from the sun's UV rays. Using our product is a real win-win situation for the environment and the athlete in you.
Just how “cushiony” is it? Don't get us wrong—you won't be playing on marshmallows! Cushion Extreme® is noticeable, yet it’s subtle. It's twice the cushion as the courts at the US Open, yet the playability is virtually the same. See for yourself!
History
During the summer of 1965 on Bainbridge Island, U.S. Congressman Joel Pritchard, William Bell, and Barney McCallum invented the sport. The original purpose of the game was to provide a sport for the entire family.
Initially, families played Pickleball in their backyards on a hard surface, on driveways, and on residential dead-end streets. Since the mid-1970's, Pickleball has grown from a family activity game to a paddle court sport with formalized rules. Now, over 20 years later, school P.E. programs, parks and recreation centers are playing pickleball. Correctional facilities, camps, YMCAs and retirement communities are also participating in the sport. It is becoming very popular among active senior adults at community centers. High school and college campuses have also caught wind of the excitement.
Introduction to Pickleball - www.usapa.org
Pickleball is a sport described as "a combination of ping-pong, tennis, and badminton". People of all ages play this game in schools, parks and recreation centers, camps, and retirement communities, mostly in North America. Pickleball is a simplified combination of tennis rules and strategies. Curious how to play?
The Pickleball Court
The pickleball court is the same size as a badminton court (20 feet wide by 44 feet long). The net is set at 36 inches high on the edges and 34 inches in the middle.
Younger players or those with varying degrees of mobility can participate due to Pickleball's smaller court. Additionally, there is a rule that prohibits volleying in the non-volley zone (the space 7 feet from the net). This equalizes play and reduces overpowering smashes at the net.
Students and teenagers commonly participate in the sport of pickleball during and after school. Schools are hosting tournaments. In New York State alone, over 500 schools include Pickleball in their curricula.
The Ball
A pickleball is similar to a wiffleball, but is made with a more rigid, heavy material and has smaller holes. The common practice is to play outdoors with yellow or orange balls and indoors with white balls, but anything goes. The game is also played with high density foam balls.
The Paddle
The paddle is similar to a ping pong paddle in that it is solid and easily maneuverable with a turn of the wrist. Players used wooden paddles towards the origin of the game, and are still used at many institutions. The best quality paddles are made of lightweight fiberglass due to their lower weight and higher durability.
Find Additional information at- USA Pickleball Association - official rules
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