(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

Convert to badminton court lo, evergreen.

Sure long queue one ..

this sure to bring in the ham sap crowd

Next outlet will be named 'Pickle Balls'

long q every night

nanti 2feidei red eye and cucuk u

1.2mil mau wait how many years for ROI?

USJ alone got 3-4 pickleball courts liao

This is harom

+ can pick papaya

sport for stupid

Play any racquet sports need to have decent cardio ability.

Hobby main demography women usually fad je

boomers probably have better health than most salarymen here

due to the cleaner food they had in the early days of their lives, better sleep quality, no work stress, no cortisol induced illness

Might as else go the distance and name it Pick My Balls

😭

Malaysia is top for obesity, diabetic and heart disease not for nothing yo…

Suddenly become sport centric country ah?

perry who?

Dunwan selfish lai share location

PROBABLY change to bukak pickle ball court liao

this the bmw owner and into cars one?

looks like im 'out of fashion'

wtf is pickleball

Yalo yalo angelooweee

You take any ball, then put them into vinegar. Then you have pickleball.

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Starhill jus converted its G floor to pickleball court

I donno why you guys hate this game like it wrong tour father/mother.

I tried it last week and it was quite fun

No shit sherlock

didn't show front cause nothing there?

Temporarily only, I can't imagine people at the cafe up there trying to chill but keep hearing the pickleball sounds

His is paddleball. Newer fad that pickleball.

Because this is /k

Semua pun shit, except themselves

Once heard an owner arguing with branch manager about setting the high price.

Lmao

Bedminton still the best

Cuci duit mia

If it’s just Pickle ball court, they are courting losses.

An integrated site:

Pickle Ball,
Yoga Centre,
Dancing centre
Restaurant with Pub
Cafe with children playground
Sauna, shower room, hot pool, cold pool, ice bath

If you have all this, conlanfirm get positive revenue. This happening in vietnam.

Padan muka

I hope the fad crash and burn

Can't wait to see martial arts to be popular in Malaysia pulak...

My taman here the pickleball court one week maybe only can see once or twice people play

You are genius!

Think tennis, but using a plastic ball with holes so that the ball moves much slower. Change the racquets with oversized ping pong paddles but slow it down so that you can actually see the ball lol. You don't need to be Rafael Nadal or Ma Long to play.

And I think 4 pickelball courts can fit into 1 tennis court.

Quite fun actually. I only just started playing it a few weeks back, in addition to my weekly badminton sessions.

Ahh. So the holes are to slow the ball. Makes sense.

yeah when suddenly i got offers to "invest" i know it is game over.
when times are good nobody wants to share profits.
when times are bad everyone wants to share the risk.

Play with who best

It’s barely even a sport.

For you, i'd say Mr.Robert

Pickle ball is just a short fame.. I don't think it is a sport too.

Mind as well just play mini tennis.

anywhere can play pickle ball around cheras area?

the one near mine quite pricy 50/h.

thought of doing it as regular weekend family activity

Ryo ayumi

Lol. My area already at it's final phase to open. From warehouse to a pick-a-ball court.

This

Men's Doubles

reno with hapi ending room

Link for perpaduan.

Just goggle. Thanks me later

Kyky ✅✅ thank you bradder

Post here

That seems to be the going rate for non peak hours. I’ve seen some places in Penang asking for 70/h for evening bookings.

Har......out door or indoor?
Mine rm50 weekdays rm58 weekend. Just court inside a condo

Played at both. Outdoor courts tend to be cheaper, as expected. The outdoor one I went to recently was 40/hr on weekdays before 5pm. 55/hr after 5pm.

50-58 is a little pricey for a court in a condo, I feel.

This post has been edited by kmrdeva: May 18 2025, 11:43 AM

Need more miniskirt

a/s/l pls

the rental is too expensive, for this you need big warehouse, easily 30-50k of rental.

play badminton, volleyball and futsal je la

25/F/Nihon

Why's the hourly charges so expensive? Anything special compared to badminton court?

“pickleball is not a sport”

LMAO these ktards must have never moved their ass since they were born

How much for badminton per hour

Well at least not prone to injuries...


Badminton is highly stressfool, especially for those 40+ yrs old

Because pickleball isn't a real sport.

https://www.wesport.my/complexes/afa-lavana...s-centre/afd8a0

Because hype.

The next phase of this is the price wars race to the bottom. See who has the most holding power and cash to burn.

Then you will see all the closures and/or consolidation, and finally only a few vendors will remain.

reverse of badminton

badminton: shuttle mahal
court cheap

pickleball: court mahal
ball blardeee cheap coz plastic

if the owner is rich enough to hire angelowee to play there everyday, he'll survive

These are rich ppl just trying out new business jer.

If it works, good extra income.

If it doesn't, life goes on. Cana lso show the world they are working and trying. Not depend on FAMA handout. Need face also mah rich ppl.

I wouldn't call what that kuda was doing as "playing pickleball".

But then I guess that's her schtick -- wear close to nothing to farm $$ from clicks and views.

wow that's cheap. i remembered 20 plus years ago it was 20 plus already
yeah shuttle id beardy expensive .. don't know if they still have sea lion brand.. the cheapest acceptable brand

hype fad too many open not a good sign just like bubble tea last time

I think 20+ years ago was 20 for 2 hours.

30+ years ago was 2/hr in Johor local council hall.

U nvr play b4 or u play with noob