(Kuala Lumpur, 16th) RM650,000 to buy a pickleball court? Netizens mocked: “It’s better to earn interest on a fixed deposit!”

A while ago, Pickleball was the new favorite of the middle class. Anyone who didn’t play Pickleball was out of fashion. From influencers, entrepreneurs to retirees, everyone rushed to the venue to meet friends and check in.

As a result, just one year later, the wind direction suddenly changed - Xiaohongshu recently went viral: several pickleball courts were for sale, with prices ranging from RM250,000 to RM650,000.

Yes, RM650,000. Netizens couldn't help but leave a comment: "If I have RM650,000, it would be more practical to put it in a bank as a fixed deposit, which would give me a safe and secure interest of RM2,000. Why would I buy your empty pickleball court?"

The rental of a pickleball court is several times more expensive than a badminton court, and the hourly charge can be as high as RM110. The charges are not affordable at all and are not affordable for the general public.

Some investors began to express regret. Not only is the rent of a pickleball court expensive, but the maintenance is even more expensive. In particular, the wooden floors, nets, and air-conditioned open venues that feature "high-end texture" all cost a lot of money.


Still has loyal fans

The investors who rushed into the market at the beginning are now sweating profusely. Some of them gritted their teeth and sold their shares, while some are still holding on - no one is playing on the field, but the loans are deducted on time every day!

Pickleball suddenly became popular last year, and new venues popped up everywhere. Shopping mall rooftops, industrial parks, and even wasteland were transformed into "pickleball paradises." For a time, "opening a court" seemed to be the latest shortcut to wealth.

Looking back now, the stadiums are deserted. Some of them don’t even have reservations during the day and are still empty at night.

Is the pickleball craze over?

It’s not like the fever has completely subsided. It’s just that the bubble was blown up too quickly and burst too quickly. Pickleball still has a group of loyal fans, but it is difficult to rely on “everyone playing ball” to support a high-rent, high-investment business model.

This wave of enthusiasm has once again allowed us to witness the power of "investment following the trend". The enthusiasm came quickly and receded even faster.

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sport for sissy and ghey

want good business, hire a few sexy amoi wear skirt and confirm that court will be full

Cucci mata sport

cuci duit punya la

Unnecessary expensive.

short skirt with colourful panties

at least won't contribute to the statistics of sudden death while jumping smash in badminton

especially when you are after 40

no money to do thorough medical check up, don't risk yourself for playing badminton

ingatlah orang yang tersayang

Build a cannon room or booth while we are at it

Yes. I saw a few pickleball business owners advertising their business already on the market. Already know that this is just another fad.

A friend just completed his Paddle Ball Court in USJ for a whopping cost of RM1.2 million and just started his business not long ago.


Knowing Malaysians are usually "Hangat hangat tahi ayam".

This post has been edited by TOMEI-R: May 16 2025, 06:22 PM

buy house + car

Padan muka, buy in a craze fueled by social media

physical activities that attract girls usually shortlive one. most follow trend only.

but alreast pickleball no need to keep change RM9/shuttlecock.. paddle also nonid to restring

having said that, pb is for retired hamsaps

Over hype shit, put in efp / maybank share and u can go do what u want

This post has been edited by nelson969: May 16 2025, 06:23 PM

the court cant convert to badminton or table tennis or other court? the size too small?

terus need to sell ke?




apa lanjiao so mahal??? T20 sports meh???

This post has been edited by pandah: May 16 2025, 06:25 PM

Next level pickleball. Hire GRO play with customer.

Every fad will die eventually

Men first thought it was a cool sport to play, saw pretty girls with mini skirt they terus on, bought 700 bucks paddle and dug up all their Sergio tachhini shorts

While girls all invade the lululemon stores to get their attires

That was until they found out that Pickleball was invented for retirees and then tennis players came in and whooped their candy crushed arses without breaking a sweat

For me as soon as I saw Perry Kuan videotaping himself on TikTok playing “high level pickleball” I know straight away this fad is not gonna last lmfao

This post has been edited by carloz28: May 16 2025, 06:25 PM

During covid many open mask shop to cuci also

Now all bungkus. Kek

I know a few senior citizens 70 plus years old who played every week… no heart attack pun