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An Introduction to the Differences Between Tennis and Pickleball
Pickleball is a relatively new sport on the scene, but one that has been gaining traction over the last several years. It has many similarities to tennis, yet there are also some notable differences between them as well. In this blog post, we’ll explore what sets these two sports apart from each other so you can decide which one best suits your interests and preferences.
The Racket
One of the primary differentiators between pickleball and tennis is the type of racket used by players. Pickleball uses a smaller paddle-shaped racket made up of an aluminum or graphite frame with a polymer face—this gives it greater maneuverability than traditional tennis rackets. On top of that, pickleballs are often played with shorter courts than those used for tennis which makes shots easier to reach with less effort required from players.
The Ball
Another key difference between these two sports involves their respective balls: while both use a round ball made out of rubber or plastic, pickleballs are much larger in size (measuring 2 1/4 inches) compared to regular tennis balls (which measure just 2 1/8 inches). This larger size allows for more spin when serving and returning shots due to its increased surface area contact with paddles during play.
Scoring System
Lastly, another important distinction lies in how each game keeps score: while both involve keeping track of points earned through successful rallies or serves, they differ in terms of point values awarded per rally won—in pickleball scoring goes up incrementally after every few points rather than increasing by an entire point like it does in regular tennis matches; this creates more suspenseful rallies as players must continuously adjust their strategy depending on where they sit on the scoreboard at any given time!