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Pickleball and tennis: How do the official court dimensions differ?

Pikleball courts at Pullman Yards are available with an annual membership or in exchange for purchase of $20 at an area vendor. Pikleball paddles are smaller than tennis rackets, larger than ping pong paddles and the ball is similar to a a wiffleball but with fewer holes. Photo taken on Friday July 21, 2023. (Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Credit: Jenni Girtman

Credit: Jenni Girtman

Pikleball courts at Pullman Yards are available with an annual membership or in exchange for purchase of $20 at an area vendor. Pikleball paddles are smaller than tennis rackets, larger than ping pong paddles and the ball is similar to a a wiffleball but with fewer holes. Photo taken on Friday July 21, 2023. (Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
By Helena Oliviero and
July 27, 2023

In Atlanta and elsewhere, more of us are taking up pickleball.

The allure of the game is understandable. Pickleball is competitive, yet highly social and accessible. It can be picked up by almost anyone — athletes and nonathletes. Pickleball doesn’t require as much running back and forth as tennis.

Pickleball is played with a paddle rather than a racket, and with a smaller, harder ball. Players are physically closer to their teammates and opponents, allowing for plenty of conversation throughout the course of a match.

Here is a look at the court dimensions, and how pickleball compare to badminton, ping pong and tennis.

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