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A Pickleball is a hollow ball with holes made from plastic used to play the sport Pickleball. A Pickleball is categorized by being either for indoor or outdoor use. Indoor Pickleballs have larger holes since wind is not a factor inside. Outdoor Pickleballs are constructed from a harder plastic. Pickleballs have a diameter of 2.874”-2.972” (73-75.5 mm) and circumference of 9.03”-9.34” (22.93-23.72 cm). The mass of a Pickleball is between .78-.935 oz (22-26.5 g).
Pickleball is a paddle sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton, and table tennis. It's played on a badminton-sized court with a low net, using a perforated plastic ball and paddles slightly larger than those used in ping-pong. The game can be played in singles or doubles format.
Pickleball Nets are the central dividing barriers between players and/or teams in a game of pickleball. Like other racket sport nets, the pickleball net is composed of a grid mesh with taped perimeters for rigidity and greater visibility. Pickleball Nets have an overall length of 22’ (6.71 m) extending over both edges of the 20’ (6.1 m) playing area. The height of pickleball net is 36” (91.44 cm) at the posts and lowers to 34” (86.36 cm) at the center of the court.
The Pickleball Paddle is necessary to playing the Pickleball sport and is used to strike the Pickleball towards the opposite player. Pickleball paddles were originally made from wood, but are currently constructed from lightweight materials like aluminum and graphite. A Pickleball paddle is smaller Pickleball Paddles have an overall maximum length of 15.5”-17” (39.37-43.18 cm), width of 7”-8.25” (177.8-209.6 mm), and typical depth of 1.25” (31.8 mm). The length of the handle is 4”-5.5” (101.6-139.7 mm) with a grip circumference between 4”-4.5” (101.6-114.3 mm). The mass of a Pickleball Paddle is 6.5-9.5 oz (185-270 g). The combined width and length of a Pickleball Paddle cannot exceed 24" (61 cm).
Pickleball Courts are the rectangular areas of play in the racket sport of Pickleball with two sides divided by a central pickleball net. The court is divided into three main areas; two opposing service areas for play, and the center non-volley zone where the net is located. Pickleball Courts have an overall length of 44’ (13.41 m), width of 20’ (6.1 m) and have a total area of 880 ft² (81.8 m²). The Non-Volley Line is located 7’ (2.13 m) from the center of the court, marking the edge of the service area. The recommended clearance around a Pickleball Court should be 5’ (1.52 m) on the sides and 8’ (2.44 m) on both ends of the court.
Simone Jardim is America’s most recognizable promoter of pickleball sports. Simone is the only woman with the US Open Singles title and also one of the most decorated in the sport, with ninety medals — seventy being gold. She has her roots in Brazil and ascended to pickleball after tennis.
According to Pickleball Global rankings and World Pickleball Federation (WPF), America’s Tyson McGuffin ranks number one in men’s pro singles, number three in men’s doubles, and number two in mixed doubles. He is also the most recognized and accomplished pickleball player in the world.
Kyle Yates is a former American tennis player introduced to pickleball by his uncle. He quickly adapted to the sport winning gold in his first USA Pickleball Association (USAPA) National tournament in 2014. After going professional and playing full time, he won a Grand Slam in 2016 in men’s double.
Michelle Esquivel is an American pickleball player, instructor, and coach who founded the Ultimate Pickleball Academy. In college, she played and coached tennis. This made it easy for her to switch to pickleball and for the community to quickly appreciate her for her passion and love of the sport.