The Wall Street Journal recently ran a story about Pickleball, a new game that’s rapidly gaining popularity in senior communities. Played on an outdoor court that’s a fraction of the size of a tennis court, the game combines elements of tennis, ping pong, and badminton. Games are fast moving, but short–about 15 minutes each–and the smaller court reduces the amount of movement necessary which should cut down on injuries.
Some have complained that Pickleball games are too noisy, but other counter that it’s just a different noise. Pickleball games were measured at 60 decibels compared to tennis (58 decibels). However, because of the smaller court, the ball is hit more frequently and it produces a different sound. This may be what detractors object to. Despite the complaints, the game is catching on.
