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While pickleball may seem like a fairly new sport, it has been popular for decades since it was invented in the mid-1960s in Washington, D.C. The fact that pickleball became an Olympic showpiece in 2024 has made the sport more popular and widely participated in.

Pickleball Field Dimensions

The American Pickleball Association specifies that a standard pickleball court should be rectangular, with boundary lines measuring 20 feet (6.67 yards/6.10 metres) wide and 44 feet (14.67 yards/13.41 metres) long. Provide enough space for players to move safely around the court. The smallest court is typically 25 feet * 54 feet. Of course, the ideal size is 30*60 feet so that athletes can achieve the highest possible level of athleticism.

If you plan to want to start a pickleball club, the first thing to consider is the size of the field.

Try to choose an open site with no pillars and no steps.

Flooring materials

Paint:

Advantage: it is easy to operate and can be matched with any colour. Suitable for temporary sites.

Disadvantages: after use, it needs to be ventilated to remove odour. It cannot protect the knees and ankles of athletes. Poor anti-slip.

PVC sports flooring:

Advantage: professional pickleball floor is more non-slip, shock absorption, and the ball rebound effect can be higher than the standard. pvc sports flooring can protect the athlete's knees and ankles. It can effectively absorb sound, reduce the noise of the movement to open. The surface of the floor has increased non-slip, waterproof treatment, and fireproof.

Disadvantages: can not be used outdoors, not UV resistant.

About flooring installation

For indoor pickleball courts, the most suitable is PVC professional sports flooring. But for the installation, be sure to pay attention to:

1: The base floor needs to be flat, clean, and dry.

2: Pre-lay the PVC floor for 24-48 hours.

3: Need to use glue. That way, there is no air between the floor and the ground, increasing the effect of ball bounce.

4: Install using tools such as welding gun, welding rod, and knife. Makes a seamless connection between the floor and the floor. It can increase the service life of the floor.

4: Pay attention to cleaning before and after installation.

Client Project

On 6th September 2024 Farfly created a customised floor for the Guangzhou pickleball club. A unique experience in sports for kids. The club has a total area of 800 sqm, including 3 pickleball courts and 2 tennis training courts.

This was an extraordinary collaboration, and Farfly took on the challenge of modifying the flooring formula specifically for the children's pickleball training, designing a more resilient, slip-resistant, and wear-resistant floor.

Bespoke PVC sports flooring with better resilience for pickleball.

We needed a flooring solution that was particularly hard-wearing, durable and with better resilience. Therefore, we chose the PVC sports flooring ‘Boguan series’, which adds to the hardness of the surface and increases the density of this flooring. This environmentally friendly PVC sports flooring is formaldehyde-free, abrasion-resistant, waterproof and shock-absorbent. TVOC emissions after 28 days are less than 20 μg/m3 , ensuring indoor air quality. Another important advantage is that the rebound effect is higher than international standards. (American pickleball association regulations: from 198cm height falling ball, its rebound effect needs to reach 76-86cm) after many tests, this pickleball special flooring rebound height of up to 90cm.

Fanfly's carefully crafted portfolio of flooring solutions is optimised for functional design and maintenance. Helps build dynamic, energising sports environments. Easy to install while also reducing maintenance costs.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What are the standard dimensions of a Pickleball court?

Standard Pickleball court dimensions are 20 feet wide and 44 feet long for both indoor and outdoor play.

2. Can you build a miniature pétanque court for my backyard?

Yes, you can create a small pico court sized to fit your space, but please remember to adjust the layout appropriately and choose an outdoor floor.

3. How do I mark lines on a pico court?

To mark lines on a pickleball court, measure carefully and use paint or tape to mark playing surfaces so players know where the boundary lines are.

4. What should I consider when designing my own pickleball court?

When designing your own pétanque court, consider important factors such as permanent or temporary size specifications, including net height maintenance options, type of indoor or outdoor flooring, in addition to the need to have matching training equipment.

Basic Facts

1. A standard Pitcher's Pitch is 20ft wide by 44ft long, which equates to 6.10m x 13.41m.

2. The minimum playing surface area for a piquet court is 25 x 54ft, with a standard size of 30 x 60ft. If the court space is large enough, it is better to choose 40*64ft.

3. The dimensions of the indoor piquet court surface need to be considered, including the height of the court. It is recommended to keep the vertical height above the indoor court between 18 and 20 feet.

4. 7 feet from the net for non-strike lines.

5. Net: For singles and doubles play, the net is 34 inches high in the centre and 36 inches high on both sides. The reduced height of the net allows for dynamic play, but players still need to use skill and accuracy.