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Are Pickleball People Taking over the World?

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I must admit the first time I heard the word Pickleball and learned it was a sport was when Ray Henson wrote his first post describing Pickleball some time ago. In the beginning I thought it was interesting but a sport soon to fade into oblivion. I was wrong!

Yesterday I stopped in a quaint boutique shop and the first sight I saw was this Pickleball People cap! Naturally, I thought of Ray Henson! After coming home, I went to two different search engines and put in Pickleball. Oh my gosh! There are current articles and links too numerous to count from all over the world! Actually, there is an obscene amount of Pickleball People - more than 36.5 million with 48.3 million people who at least tried! 

  • California
  • Arizonia
  • Texas
  • Boston
  • Raleigh
  • Switzerland
  • Australia
  • France
  • England
  • Florida
  • Seattle
  • Dallas
  • San Antonio
  • Taiwan
  • Turkey
  • Bainbridge Island, WA
  • Italy
  • Canada

And many, many more! Then I wondered, is this just a passing phase and how old is too old to play? Well, I learned even the 70+ generation is participating by running around the Pickleball Court. Now I know, it's not just for young athletes, but young people, old people, and people in between. Which begs the question are Pickleball People taking over the world? 

Perhaps Anna "Banana" Kruchten better get out her BananaTude plane and survey the scenes around the world with Ray Henson to find more Pickleball People on ActiveRain for a meet-up and a game of Pickleball? I have a feeling now that caps are popping up in local boutique shops, I wonder will it be no time at all before Pickleball People will take over the world!

P.S. I was so surprised to learn there are currently millions of Pickleball People all over the world. Yesterday, I wrote a post but gave up because I had too many words and kept getting error messages. I finally gave up and tried again today. What if the number has now reached more than a billion Pickleball People? Maybe, the moral of this story is Pickleball People ARE taking over the planet and they not quitters. Who knows, someday, I may be one of those Pickleball People too! You just never know! Hats off to Ray Henson!!!

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Patricia Feager

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Patricia Feager
Flower Mound, TX

Nina Hollander, Broker - The joy and enthusiasm for Pickleball People is rising! I am not surprised Charlotte has new communities that include Pickleball Courts for Pickleball People! Clearly, what people want, Charlotte's got!

Oct 01, 2023 03:24 AM
Patricia Feager
Flower Mound, TX

Dorie Dillard Austin TX - I am not at all surprised that there are Pickleball People with plenty of Pickleball Courts in Austin, Texas! Austin has something for everyone!!!

Oct 01, 2023 03:26 AM
Patricia Feager
Flower Mound, TX

Bill Salvatore - East Valley - WOW! Good to know Pickleball Courts are "exploding" in Chandler, AZ! Pickleball People are getting their needs met! Chandler has what people want, including you Bill!

Oct 01, 2023 03:28 AM
Patricia Feager
Flower Mound, TX

Kat Palmiotti - I had no idea that Pickleball Courts are now in NW Montana! Outdoor people now have a great alternative to get physical locally in your area. I haven't tried it either, but I'm sure it would be fun. It has to be with millions of people being Pickleball enthusists! 

Oct 01, 2023 03:31 AM
Patricia Feager
Flower Mound, TX

Ed (Edward) Silva, 203-206-0754 - Anything that doesn't hurt the knees is a good thing for all people! I'll bet it is beginning to look beautiful with fall foilage coming in your area and soon Pickleball People will be enjoying their Pickleball Courts and the beauty of Autumn that only Connecticut could bring!

Oct 01, 2023 03:34 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

Since I am still in the corner of #NoPickleballForBrian, I will live vicariously through Ray Henson when it comes to pickleball, haha.

Oct 01, 2023 03:35 AM
Patricia Feager
Flower Mound, TX

Anna "Banana" Kruchten - People are happiest when they get what they want. Good to know your area is "crazy popular," with Pickleball People! 

Oct 01, 2023 03:35 AM
Patricia Feager
Flower Mound, TX

George Souto - Time will tell, when Buyer's desire to move to areas that have Pickleball Courts! I hope you stay busy this Fall!

Oct 01, 2023 03:37 AM
Patricia Feager
Flower Mound, TX

Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS - how interesting! I didn't know Tennis Courts could be converted to Pickleball Courts. Town Council of Flower Mound shot down the idea of creating a new Pickleball Court. Whether or not they explored turning one of our less used Tennis Courts to a Pickleball Court is something I don't know. But I think it's a GREAT idea!

Oct 01, 2023 03:41 AM
Patricia Feager
Flower Mound, TX

Endre Barath, Jr. - It's always great to hear from you.

Have a wonderful day!

Oct 01, 2023 03:47 AM
Patricia Feager
Flower Mound, TX

Inna Ivchenko - I like that "it is easier to learn and great for making new friends!" 

That is really good to know!

Oct 01, 2023 03:48 AM
Patricia Feager
Flower Mound, TX

Brian England - Being a good sport and making/keeping friends is a good attribute!

Oct 01, 2023 03:49 AM
Lynn B. Friedman CRS Atlanta, GA 404-617-6375
Atlanta Homes ODAT Realty - Love our Great City - Love our Clients! Buckhead - Midtown - Westside - Atlanta, GA
Concierge Service for Our Atlanta Sellers & Buyers

Dearest Patricia - You peaked my curiosity. According to CNBC, prior to 2021, about five million people played Pickleball. They further report that between August 2021 qand August 2022, a much larger number of people were playing -- 36.5 MILLION!!!
Take care - your Atlanta friend - Lynn

Oct 01, 2023 08:05 PM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Oh, I love this and wouldn't doubt the number has reached the billions by now either, Patricia! It's the hot, new sensation, for sure!

Pickleball is huge here in Charlotte as well and we even have a massive tennis/pickleball facility that is slated to become an international playing ground here on the west side of Charlotte. We are THRILLED, needless to say!

But, shhhh, don't tell Brian England, all-star tennis pro, that you're talking up pickleball!! LOL

Oct 01, 2023 10:08 PM
Patricia Feager
Flower Mound, TX

Lynn B. Friedman CRS Atlanta, GA 404-939-2727 - I wouldn't be surprised if Pickleball becomes an Olympic Sport! Pickleball People and courts are multiplying rapidly! Agents need to include them in their marketing. 

As always, it is GREAT to hear from you!!!

Oct 02, 2023 02:31 AM
Patricia Feager
Flower Mound, TX

Debe Maxwell, CRS - Pickleball is the hottest thing since sliced bread! The word is out. Pickleball People are enjoying a sport they are quite enthusiastic about playing for fun and social networking. Communities, like cities in Charlotte and Towns like Flower Mound need to be prepared to know, when it comes to buying houses, it is all about location, location, location for Pickleball Courts! 

Oct 02, 2023 02:35 AM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

Hello Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP Pickleball most definitely has gained popularity. As with many things, my guess is that it will fade out over time. How much time?  Only time will tell.  

It is not a sport I've had an interest in.  Tennis was something I dabbled in, and even took lessons.  Neither are for me, the same is true for golf.  To each their own. Thank goodness we have a variety of options to choose from. 

Oct 02, 2023 10:16 AM
Peter Mohylsky,
Property Management International-Destin - Inlet Beach, FL
Call me at 850-517-7098

I hear it but don’t see it.  I hope it all works out and has the legs to see it into the future.

Oct 03, 2023 05:23 AM
Patricia Feager
Flower Mound, TX

Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist - Where I lived before moving to TX was a 9-hole golf course I could walk to it, if I chose. I really enjoyed golfing over there because the size was just right for me and the grounds were gorgeous! I really missed that golf course after I moved. I tried once to play golf in TX but the heat was too much and I didn't enjoy it and there were no trees with the breeze either. 

Oct 03, 2023 05:57 AM
Patricia Feager
Flower Mound, TX

Peter Mohylsky, Beach Expert - Time will tell what the public wants in their communities. When I lived in Maine, I knew annual maintenance for Tennis Courts was very important. I suppose the same is true for Pickleball Courts. For our business, I think its important to know about whether or not our community has Pickleball Courts. 

Have a nice day.

Oct 03, 2023 06:03 AM