Pickleball is a growing sport, and one question that has yet to be answered is what color should pickleball lines be? Let’s find out!

The USAPA recommends that the color of the lines should be in contrast to the pickleball courts. It appeared in the past that they were choosing different colors to avoid being eclipsed by tennis, but pickleball is now a significant sport in its own right.

The USAPA advises using white lines for courts specifically designed for pickleball. The boundary lines should be in contrast to the court’s surface color. When adding them to multi-purpose courts, the organization suggests using lines that are in the same color family as the court.

According to the fitness and sports industry association, pickleball is one of the most popular sports in the United States and there are over 2.5 million pickleball players in the country. Over the years, there has been approximately 650 percent increase in participants, mostly among younger players.

After conducting extensive research and speaking with the experts in the industry, we have put together this guide to help you learn more about the colors used for pickleball lines.

Cost of Painting Pickleball Lines

The cost of painting a full court might fall anywhere between $250 and $600, depending on the method used. Other costs include labor and equipment that are dependent on the state of the court.

A minimum of 198 feet of tape will be required for each new court. While many people use blue painter's tape to mark their courts, we recommend green Frog Tape since it clings better to the surface and leaves no residue when removed.

Painting Pickleball Lines on a Tennis Court

·         Remove any debris, dust, and dirt from the paved surface.

·         Mark off the court lines you want to paint with masking tape.

·         If you're using canned paint, give it a good stir.

·         Apply a coat of paint to the surface by rolling or brushing it on.

·         Allow the first coat to dry completely before applying the second.

What Color Should Pickleball Lines Be?

For outdoor courts, the USAPA recommends 100% acrylic paint. A minimum of two coats of color are usually applied. Since pickleball courts are smaller and frequently utilized for doubles, there is greater wear because players are constantly scuffing the same little boxes. It may be worthwhile to apply a second layer to extend the surface's life.

The manufacturer will specify the amount and type of silica sand per gallon. Per gallon of concentrated acrylic resurfacer needs about 14 pounds of 50-60 mesh silica sand. Color coatings employ finer, rounded sand with a mesh of 70-90. Tennis facilities favor jagged sand because it grabs the ball and slows play down.

Although tennis courts are often painted blue or green, the USAPA states that pickleball courts can be painted any color that contrasts with the court's lines. It appeared in the past that they were choosing different colors to avoid being eclipsed by tennis, but pickleball is now a significant sport in its own right.

Lighter hues that are more solar reflecting are more popular in hotter climates. Compared to a black or dark green court, light grey courts can be 40 degrees cooler. Indoor courts can also benefit from light courts.

You should also pick a color that contrasts with the pickleballs. Pickleballs are typically light green, orange, or yellow in color. In general, colors that are diametrically opposed improve contrast. If, for instance, you have yellow balls, you should paint the court blue.

Is it possible to create your own pickleball court?

On outdoor court surfaces, 100% acrylic paint works best. PicklePave Court Surfacing was created with pickleball courts in mind. If you want to paint court lines, use 2" wide tape to prevent the line paint from scratching the court surface.

The following are examples of common pickleball court surface materials:

Asphalt: If you're looking for a more economical option, this is a nice choice, but it will require more maintenance.

Concrete: This type of outdoor court surface is the most cost-effective and durable option.

Pickleball Court Stripping

The pickleball courts are 44 feet long and 20 feet broad, with five distinct zones. The overall size of the court includes the boundary lines, so make sure the painted line's outside edge matches the final court measurements. The width of all border lines should be two inches.

For dedicated pickleball courts, the USAPA advises white lines, but the most important thing is that the boundary lines contrast with the court's surface color. When adding lines to multi-purpose courts, the organization suggests using lines that are in the same color family as the court. Tape over the existing lines on multi-purpose courts to keep them as the dominant line, and leave a 3-inch gap where any lines overlap.

The lines must be painted straight, not just for a professional look, but also to ensure that the game is played justly. The most typical way for applying pickleball lines is to utilize a line tape machine followed by a brush or roller application.

Companies will employ a line striping machine on occasion, but over spraying the tape is a typical concern. Furthermore, traffic paints for striping machines are usually thinner so that means that they're more likely to have less surface roughness and pigment and bleed more, leading to a shorter wear life.

We suggest using textured white line paint when painting the lines with a brush or roller so that the lines match the texture of the playing surface. There will be small spaces under the tape due to the surface texture, which paint may bleed into. Furthermore, we recommend using an anti-bleed, clear-drying primer after applying tape but prior to painting the lines for flawless lines. Paint the lines after the primer has dried. Allow 24 hours for the paint to dry before using. Continue to play!

Pickleball is a sport that is rapidly gaining popularity. It's a simple service to up-sell leisure locations with the opportunity to retrofit pickleball lines on existing sport courts. The sport is defined as a mix of tennis, racquetball, and ping pong, and it involves participants to hit a wiffle ball over a net in the center of the court with special paddles. Pickleball courts are significantly smaller than tennis courts, but they are surprisingly bigger than a ping pong table.