A committee member from a residents’ club asked us a very practical question last year. Their hall has four badminton courts that sit empty on weekday mornings. Pickleball is booming in the estate. Do they rip out the badminton floor?
No. They can keep both. Here is why.
The footprint is almost identical
A doubles badminton court is 13.40 m by 6.10 m. A pickleball court is 13.41 m by 6.10 m. The outer rectangles match to the centimetre, which is no accident. That means an existing badminton court can host pickleball without changing the room.
What changes
- Lines: pickleball adds the non volley zone, 2.13 m from the net. And a centre line. These are usually laid in a different colour so they do not clash with badminton lines.
- Nets: pickleball nets stand at 0.914 m, far lower than the 1.55 m badminton net. You need separate posts or an adjustable system.
- Ceiling: badminton demands about 9 m of clearance. Pickleball is more forgiving.
- Noise: pickleball is much louder. Think about neighbours and nearby rooms.
- Air flow: badminton hates draughts. Pickleball cares less.
Flooring for both
A fine grain sports vinyl with a shock absorbing layer suits both. Badminton needs grip with a little slide. Pickleball needs a predictable bounce and a surface that does not feel harsh on the knees during long sessions. Lexsure’s multi sport court flooring is laid with the lines for each sport built into the surface, in separate colours, so nothing is painted on later.
Our recommendation
Mark pickleball lines over your existing badminton courts, then run a trial month. Offer pickleball in the morning when badminton is quiet. If demand keeps up, you have a second revenue stream without building anything. Before you do, tape out the lines for a weekend and watch how players use the space.
For deeper detail on each sport, read our guides to pickleball court dimensions and badminton court size. You can also see how we approach these builds on our pickleball and badminton court pages. If you would like help planning a mixed use hall, speak to our team. Sport Singapore also shares facility information at sportsingapore.gov.sg.
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