Soundproof Wall: Courts Designed to Dampen Sound
When developing court layouts, one consideration is soundproofing or dampening. From the number of courts to their proximity to other park amenities or homes, the layout of the soundproof walls can be quite different between plans. The following are some things to consider when planning your wall layout. Multi-court layouts & Soundproof Walls With two […]
Basics of Soundproofing
Soundproofing materials are typically measured based on their effectiveness in reducing sound transmission. The measurement commonly used is Sound Transmission Class (STC) for airborne sound and Impact Insulation Class (IIC) for impact or structure-borne sound. Sound Transmission Class (STC): STC is a rating system that measures how well a material or structure can block airborne […]
How to Reduce Pickleball Noise
Last updated August 6, 2026. Nearly every sport has its own soundscape. Basketball has squeaking sneakers and the swish of the net. Golf has the metallic ping of a driver. Football has the crunch of shoulder pads. Few of them generate as much controversy as the hollow pop of a pickleball volley. The combination of […]
Your Outdoor Court Fence Should be Glass
You build your court to enjoy the game. A glass wall court fence is a wind block, noise dampener, and aesthetically more pleaseing.
Pickleball Court Fencing
As pickleball continues its phenomenal growth, people and organizations are building new courts at homes, sports facilities, parks, and apartment buildings. Whether converting a tennis court or building from scratch, one of the questions is what type of fencing (or containment) should be used around the court. Before deciding on the type of pickleball court […]
The Growth of Pickleball in the US
Pickleball was invented in 1965, combining elements of tennis, racketball, and badminton. Over the past few years, it has become very popular in the US. According to the Association of Pickleball Professionals (APP), there are 36.5 million pickleball players in the US as of January 20231. This is a huge increase from the 4.8 million […]
How to Convert a Tennis Court to a Pickleball Court
Converting a tennis court to a pickleball court involves some adjustments to the court’s dimensions and markings, as pickleball courts are smaller than tennis courts. But, a successful conversion involves more than just adding new lines and a net. Planning Your Tennis to Pickleball Court Conversion Planning is important to a successful conversion project when […]
