The governing body of the sport, USA Pickleball, announced on Monday a new initiative to get pickleball to pipe down by investing in changes to the acoustics of the sport.
Pickleball is a paddle sport that combines the elements of tennis, ping pong and badminton.
USA Pickleball says 130 new locations were added per month in 2022 and estimates another 25,000 courts will need to be built to keep up the demand.
Last year, 36 million people played pickleball, and the sport has grown 158% over the last three years according to the Sports & Fitness Industry Association.
USA Pickleball is looking to quiet the commotion – and cultivate good will – by announcing a new "quiet category" for pickleball equipment.
Persons:
It's, USA Pickleball, Mike Nealy
Organizations:
Sports & Fitness Industry Association, New York Times, USA
Locations:
USA, backyards