Pickleball is no longer a passing trend. It has become one of the fastest-growing sports globally, with many tennis clubs now looking at how they can accommodate growing player demand while maximising court utilisation and membership revenue. More than 90% of professional pickleball players have a tennis background, making tennis clubs the natural home for the sport.
Across New Zealand, Australia, North America, and Europe, tennis clubs are finding that pickleball:
Rather than building entirely new facilities, many clubs are converting existing tennis courts or creating multi-use sports spaces.
Traditionally, clubs have relied on acrylic-coated asphalt or concrete courts. While these surfaces remain popular, the future is moving toward more versatile flooring solutions.
Modular polypropylene sports flooring is becoming one of the most attractive options for clubs because it:
For clubs looking to convert underutilised tennis courts, modular tiles can often provide a faster and more cost-effective solution than complete court reconstruction.
Portable and semi-permanent roll-out court systems are becoming increasingly popular for clubs that want flexibility.
Benefits include:
These systems allow tennis clubs to test pickleball demand before committing to permanent infrastructure.
One of the biggest trends for the future is player comfort.
As pickleball participation grows among older players, clubs are increasingly seeking surfaces that reduce stress on:
Industry experts are predicting greater adoption of cushioned court systems and sports flooring designed specifically for pickleball rather than adapted from tennis. Softer PVC and vinyl-based sport court systems are already being promoted as being easier on joints while maintaining consistent ball response.
The future isn't about choosing between tennis or pickleball.
It's about creating facilities that can support both.
Many clubs are now using:
This approach maximises court utilisation while keeping capital expenditure under control.
The next generation of sports flooring is expected to include:
Clubs investing today are increasingly looking for flooring systems that offer lower maintenance requirements and longer service life.
The clubs that adapt early are likely to see the greatest benefit.
The most successful facilities over the next decade will not be tennis clubs that happen to offer pickleball. They will be racquet sport destinations capable of serving multiple player groups on flexible, high-performance surfaces.
Whether through modular sports tiles, cushioned court systems, or portable pickleball flooring, the future points toward adaptable facilities that maximise participation, revenue, and member satisfaction.
As pickleball continues its rapid growth, flooring technology will play a key role in helping tennis clubs evolve and remain relevant for the next generation of players.
