Difference Between Tennis and Pickleball You Must Know!

Tennis: Larger court (23.77m x 8.23m for singles). Pickleball: Smaller court (13.41m x 6.1m).

Court Size

Tennis: Larger rackets, heavy tennis ball. Pickleball: Smaller paddles, lightweight plastic ball.

Equipment Used

Tennis: 15-point games, sets to 6. Pickleball: Played to 11, 15, or 21 points, win by 2.

Enhances Circulation

Tennis: Overhead serve with full swing. Pickleball: Underhand serve, no bounce.

Serving Style

Tennis: Net height is 1.07 meters at center. Pickleball: Net height is 0.91 meters.

Net Height

Tennis: Power-based with long rallies. Pickleball: Fast-paced with quick reflexes.

Playing Style

Tennis: Played both indoors and outdoors. Pickleball: Primarily played indoors, but also outdoors.

Indoor/Outdoor Play

Tennis: Popular globally with major tournaments. Pickleball: Rapidly growing, especially in the U.S.

Popularity & Reach

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