Description
Across New Zealand and the Pacific, pickleball is now one of the fastest-growing sports, while modern rest homes and retirement villages are investing heavily in outdoor activity spaces to support mobility, wellbeing, and social interaction.
But as participation increases — especially among older age groups — one thing becomes absolutely critical:
The surface you play and walk on.
This is where PP Sports Interlocking Tiles change the game.
✅ Soft, Safer Landings — Designed for Injury Reduction
Traditional concrete and asphalt surfaces are unforgiving. A simple stumble can lead to:
• Hip fractures
• Wrist and shoulder injuries
• Head impacts
• Long-term mobility issues
PP sports tiles feature a prismatic grid shock-absorbing base, designed to:
• Cushion impact during falls
• Reduce joint stress
• Absorb vibration from running and jumping
• Lower overall injury risk
✅ Ideal for rest homes, rehabilitation centres, and senior activity zones.
✅ Perfect for pickleball, where fast foot movement and sudden direction changes are common.
✅ Superior Anti-Slip Surface for Confidence & Stability
The hollow anti-slip textured surface provides:
• Strong grip in dry and wet conditions
• Reduced slipping on sweaty or damp surfaces
• Better traction for slower gait movement
• Increased confidence for older users
This is critical in rest home outdoor areas, where fear of falling often stops residents from staying active.
When people feel safer — they move more.
✅ Joint-Friendly Rebound for Pickleball Performance
Pickleball players need:
• Consistent ball bounce
• Stable footing
• Low foot fatigue
• Good lateral support
PP sports tiles deliver:
• Excellent rebound performance
• Stable pressure resistance
• Smooth but grippy movement
• Reduced ankle and knee strain
✅ Better for beginners
✅ Better for senior players
✅ Better for long playing sessions
✅ Weatherproof, Drainage & All-Season Use
Unlike sealed concrete, these tiles feature:
• Open grid drainage structure
• Waterproof polypropylene construction
• Fast drying after rain
• UV-stable performance
This makes them ideal for:
• Coastal installations
• Resort pickleball courts
• Rest home outdoor leisure zones
• School and community courts
✅ Fast Install — No Heavy Groundworks Required
The snap-on interlocking system allows:
• Rapid installation over concrete or compacted base
• Easy replacement of single tiles
• Low disruption to rest home operations
• Minimal site downtime
This makes them perfect for retrofits in live environments.
✅ Bright, Uplifting Colours for Wayfinding & Engagement
Multi-colour tile options allow:
• Court layout visibility
• Walkway zoning
• Activity area separation
• Dementia-friendly wayfinding
• Bright, uplifting outdoor environments
Colour plays a huge role in movement confidence, orientation, and mental wellbeing for seniors.
Where These Tiles Shine
✅ Pickleball courts
✅ Rest home outdoor activity zones
✅ Rehabilitation walkways
✅ Retirement village recreation areas
✅ School play courts
✅ Community sports hubs
The Bottom Line
As pickleball participation explodes and active ageing becomes a design priority, surface safety is no longer optional — it is essential.
PP sports interlocking tiles deliver:
✔ Softer impact
✔ Better grip
✔ Reduced injuries
✔ Improved confidence
✔ Faster installation
✔ Brighter, safer environments
They don’t just create courts —
they create safer movement for life.
