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As the sound of pickleball paddles reverberates across the nation, an ever-increasing number of enthusiasts are drawn to the sport’s charm. Pickleball, a captivating blend of ping-pong, tennis, and badminton, has rapidly become the fastest-growing sport in the country. With 8.9 million players now volleying and ‘dinking’ on courts nationwide, according to the Sports &…

The type of pickleball ball you choose can affect your game, from bounce reliability to longevity. Based on our own testing and that of several other Pickleball experts in the field, in this blog you will learn more about the highlights of each ball.   Let’s dive into a detailed comparison of three highly regarded…

Have you ever fallen on bare concrete? I bet if you did, you still remember how it felt to hit the pavement, leaving you with scaped knees, elbows or worse! Now imagine if all sports were played on concrete and nothing else. How many athletes and players of all skill levels would get injured? Sure,…

In Part 1 of the Step-By-Step How to Build a Pickleball Court blog series, you learned about slope and grade, cut, and fill excavating, as well as foundation construction, turndown beams, post tension cables, concrete work, and more. Now that the concrete has been poured, in this blog we will walk you through the rest…

In this blog series we will explore the step-by-step instructions to lay the perfect foundation for your sport court and why not all courts cost the same.  Creating a backyard sport court requires careful planning and precise execution to ensure a top-quality playing surface. A couple of the most common questions our Sport Court team…

  WHICH SURFACE IS BEST FOR ME?   Opinions vary when it comes to selecting the best types of court surfaces Pickleball players prefer to play on. From the ball response and sound made when it hits the court, to the shoe grip and slide, even down to what is the best color of court…

At Sport Court® of Austin, we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality court construction projects from start to finish. While we always aim to oversee every aspect of a project to ensure the best results, we understand that there are times when clients may want to take on certain parts themselves or enlist the help of…

What Is a Concrete Turndown Beam? Constructing a high-quality court involves various techniques to ensure stability and durability. One essential part in this process is the turndown beam. In this short blog, we share a closer look at what a turndown beam is and why it’s crucial for your court. Building Up the Court When…

What is Post -Tension Cabling in Concrete Slabs? When it comes to ensuring the durability and longevity of concrete slabs, post-tension cabling plays a crucial role. Here’s a breakdown of how this process works and why it’s essential in certain applications. The Process In traditional concrete pouring, you typically have stagnant pieces of steel rebar (reinforcing…

Pickleball enthusiasts in Austin are spoiled for choice when it comes to cool courts that offer thrilling gameplay and unique experiences. Let the Sport Court® of Austin expert CourtBuilders™ dive into some of their top picks for the best (coolest) pickleball courts in Austin and explore why they stand out among the rest.   Millbrook…