Just about any Pickleball article discusses noise, which is sad because there is so much more to the game than that.
The Villages took noise into consideration from the start, wanting to be proactive to avoid problems down the road. This is why we require the use of quiet paddles by all players on our courts. You can read about what we’ve done to mitigate the problem. We believe being good neighbors is important!
There was a recent inquiry about the life of Pickleballs. Our balls are softer, so they last longer. Professionals replace their balls every 3-5 games. But we aren’t professionals. Most people use their balls six+ months with average (3x a week) play. If you play hard, they may crack or become deformed (no longer uniformly round) before then. Remember – members can buy Onix 2 Pure balls at a discounted price through the club ($2.50 each). Non-members pay $4.00 each. Click here to request balls.