Shattered Nerves, Sleepless Nights: Pickleball Noise Is Driving ...
WEBJun 30, 2023 · Sports can produce all kinds of unpleasant noises: referees’ whistles, rancorous boos, vuvuzelas. But the most grating and disruptive sound in the entire athletic ecosystem right now may be the...
Pickleball has a noise problem. He's trying to fix it : NPR
WEBJun 9, 2023 · Pickleball is America's fastest growing sport, but it has a noise problem. One man is on a mission to fix that. Who is he? Bob Unetich. Before he was a pickleball lover, Unetich was an...
Pickleball’s Noise and How to Quiet It Down
WEBMay 17, 2024 · The growing chorus of pickleball noise complaints really shines a light on how much the sport has taken off. But, as much as we love the game, it’s clear we need to think about how it fits into quieter community spaces.
Homeowners are increasingly taking legal action over pickleball noise ...
WEBSep 5, 2023 · Assessing sound and annoyance can be subjective, so homeowners often seek out acoustical engineering professionals to get a scientific measure of the noise produced by nearby pickleball courts.
Fixing pickleball's noise problem : NPR
WEBJun 8, 2023 · Pickleball is one of America's fastest growing sports, but it has a noise problem. Bob Unetich is working to fix it.
Pickleball Noise Fundamentals
WEBJan 14, 2023 · Pickleball noise is generated by the impact of the pickleball against the face of the pickleball paddle. The short-duration impact force causes the paddle face to vibrate in a manner similar to that of a drum skin, which excites acoustic resonances within the interior of the paddle.
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WEBNov 21, 2023 · Pickleball whacks are loud — they have been registered to reach 85 decibels, though games usually peak at about 70 decibels or about as noisy as a vacuum cleaner or a freeway.
What to do about Pickleball Noise
WEBApr 21, 2020 · The first step to reducing the pickleball noise problems is to go for quieter pickleballs. Here are a couple of quiet pickleball balls to choose from. NOTE: These are not USAPA approved and are not real pickleballs.
Pickleball is America’s fastest-growing sport. These people hate it - CNN
WEBMar 11, 2023 · Pickleball can be noisier than tennis because the game can fit more players onto the same space as a tennis court. Hits during a pickleball rally are also more frequent than tennis.
Pickleball & Community Noise
WEBJan 12, 2023 · The pickleball noise problem is real and significant, pitting pickleball players against residents, and potentially impacting pickleball businesses and community planning. In some communities, the push-back from residents has been extreme, resulting in fewer pickleball courts, limited playing hours, or requirements to use modified equipment.