In this article, we will use our knowledge of Pickleball Noise Fundamentals and Pickleball Noise Propagation to evaluate the effectiveness of sound barriers that are commonly installed around pickleball courts. The Problem Assume that a residence is located 60m (about 200 ft) from a pickleball court, and the background (ambient) noise level measured at the […]
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This article describes basic concepts and principles concerning how sound propagates from a source to a receiver. This is necessary in order to better understand how pickleball noise may disturb nearby residents and how this noise can be controlled. In previous articles we discussed the general problem of Pickleball & Community Noise, Pickleball Noise Fundamentals,
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In this article we will cover some fundamental acoustic concepts so that we may better understand the origins of pickleball impact noise. In a previous article we discussed the general problem of Pickleball & Community Noise. In subsequent articles, we discuss the mechanics behind Pickleball Noise Propagation and provide an example showing the effectiveness of Pickleball Sound
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Pickleball is a Community Noise Problem The increasing popularity of pickleball has generated an increasing demand for pickleball courts to be constructed near residential communities. This has caused concern among nearby residents who have described the loud pinging and popping generated by the pickleball striking the paddle as “ping pong on steroids”. The excessive noise
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Carbon fiber has quickly become the material of choice for high-performance pickleball paddles because of its low weight, high stiffness, and high strength when compared to other materials. Depending on the grade of carbon fiber and its weave pattern, the fibers themselves can provide a rough surface finish that can increase friction between the ball
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The ability to apply topspin to a pickleball is a fundamental and important tool that pickleball players should have in their arsenal. There are numerous instructional videos on the internet that describe the various techniques and exercises that a pickleball player may practice to put topspin on their serves and groundstrokes. Similarly, there are numerous
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After starting to play pickleball with a wooden or inexpensive “beginner” paddle, you realize that like many others, you have become addicted to the sport and want to buy your own “performance” paddle. These paddles may range from about $50 to over $300, coming in a wide range of shapes, sizes, materials, weights, and thicknesses.
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Pickleball paddle manufacturers often advertise that their paddles have a larger sweet spot than others based on a variety of factors, including the paddle face size, shape, thickness, weight, and materials. They do not, however, provide quantitative details about the sweet spot, such as its shape, dimensions, and location. How then, can consumers determine the
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In previous articles, we mentioned that balls hit at greater heights can result in greater speed; however, what exactly is the relationship between contact height and speed? Can increasing the contact height of a serve increase its speed? In this article, we will apply the equations of motion to find out. First, let’s look at
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There are numerous ads on the Internet by pickleball paddle manufacturers claiming that their paddles are optimized for power or control, but what is the difference? Pickleball players will tell you that paddles with more power have greater “pop”, which is a nebulous term that is understood to mean the sound of the ball hitting
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