Hi all,

Saw a group of people playing at tennis courts and badminton halls, feel its less aggressive and fun.
Are there any existing pickleball players here?
I would like to find out more about pickleball and try playing.

From what I seen its mostly is the elderly that plays

Depends on session.
I just came back from watching pickleball at SS15.
I'd say 70% young fellas.

Try ecowarriors at Segambut bossku.

There got dedicated pickleball court and players.

Found many groups to play liao.
SS15, USJ, Bangsar, Ampang Hilir, Ara Damansara, etc..
So much cheaper than playing badminton.. lol

Trending sport in Malaysia, by no means it's less aggressive, if you haven't met those who cover the net/kitchen area well.

But no doubt it's friendly for elderly who are familiar with racquet sports where they can make use of their footwork and hand/eye coordination from tennis, ping pong.

I've played once and found myself struggling with reach as I'm too used to the length of a badminton racket compared to the short paddle. But no doubt very fun and friendly picklets, regardless of age.

Genuine question: what do /k think about pickleball?

This post has been edited by carloz28: Jun 30 2024, 11:30 AM

I find it fun and addictive. I can play 3-4 times a week.
However there are those who play the game aggressively, as though they are playing tennis aka bangers.

Hope it will be an official Olympic sport in 2028

I want to play but can we play at KLGCC Bukit Kiara?

how much per court per hour?

Best way is to download Reclub app, then look for hosted sessions there.

interested to try the sport. may i know need buy the bat first?

Depends on location.
Currently popular venues is like NZX ara damansara, Dink It Kota Kemuning, PSC/KLGCC Hartamas, Satellite PJ, PickleJam, etc.
Can check rates and availability using AFA app.

If you wanna to try playing, can always look for Beginner friendly sessions on Reclub. Usually the hosts provide paddles for rent at RM5.
Best to not buy a paddle before you try playing a few sessions.

RM60/hr is the lowest so far (correct me if i am wrong)
Converted badminton court less fun as the space is much tighter

It's just the opposite for my club. A lot of Ahmois in tight shirt skimpy clothing playing this now

RM60/hr is quite expensive..



IIRC most of the dewan komuniti are about RM20-25/hr.
But you're right, some of the badminton courts are too near next to each other, so quite dangerous to play with people with bad footwork.
A lot of tennis courts are slowly converting to Pickleball courts..

Yes.. Especially at PSC, ESM courts..

Look here!!



This post has been edited by tinkerfy: Aug 28 2024, 04:56 PM