Pickleball is Growing. So is the Need to Play Smarter.
Across Asia, pickleball is finding its way into more communities, clubs, shared facilities, and urban spaces.
In densely populated markets such as Singapore and Hong Kong, where recreational facilities can sit close to homes and businesses, the sound generated on court can become an important consideration. The same challenge can emerge as pickleball expands across growing cities throughout Vietnam and the wider region.
The question becomes: How can we keep people playing while being mindful of the communities around them?
That's where the Selkirk Q1 Quiet Pickleball comes in.
A Quieter Approach to Pickleball
Instead of requiring every player to switch to specialized quiet paddles, Selkirk approached the problem at its source: the ball.
The Q1 Quiet Pickleball uses a specially engineered material and sound-dampening construction to reduce the signature “pop” of paddle-to-ball contact. The result is a ball that's 34% quieter than a standard pickleball, providing a practical option for courts and facilities where noise is a consideration.
And quieter doesn't mean leaving pickleball behind.
With its injection-molded construction and optimized wall thickness, the Q1 is designed to deliver consistent play and durability while reducing sound. It's also USAP Approved and currently the only quiet ball eligible for USAP-sanctioned tournament play.
More Ways to Keep the Game Going
As pickleball continues to grow across Asia, finding ways for the sport to coexist with increasingly busy communities will become part of that growth.
For clubs operating near residential areas, facilities managing shared recreational spaces, coaches running clinics, or players simply looking for a quieter way to enjoy a game, the Q1 offers another option.
Because growing pickleball isn't only about creating more places to play. It's also about helping keep those places playable. Quiet the noise. Keep the game going.