It takes a whiffle ball, a 16” x 8” racquet that is bigger than a ping pong paddle but smaller than a tennis racket. You can actually convert one tennis court into four pickleball courts. The game has been rising in popularity. In fact, it’s one of the fastest growing sports in the United States. The USA Pickle Ball Association called the sport highly contagious. Pickleball is a great alternative for older players who used to play tennis, but have physical limitations such as hip, shoulder knee or other joint problems. It’s also a very social game.