Great Views, Bad Courts
Mohammad Khan, Waterloo Pickleball organizer, had a prime Austin location—skyline views near Zilker Park—but the surface was a nightmare.
“We had these roll-out mats,” Mohammad explained. “Three hundred pounds each, constantly blowing over in the wind. I can’t tell you how many hours I spent pressure washing, squeegeeing, and gluing them back down. It was becoming more of a headache than a pleasure.”
Players noticed too. The seams ripped, the edges curled, and reviews online weren’t kind. “Honestly,” Mohammad admitted, “it was my nightmare—somebody slipping, tearing an ACL, and me being liable.”
A Court That Actually Works for Pickleball
Enter Sport Court of Austin. JT Dettman, who’s seen more than his fair share of failing surfaces, summed it up:
“Rolled PVC mats might work in a climate-controlled gym, but outdoors? In Texas sun and thunderstorms? They just don’t hold up. You need something built for pickleball, with drainage, traction, and UV stability.”
The answer: SportGame PB, Sport Court’s modular surface designed specifically for recreational pickleball. Portable, safe, and durable—it checked all the boxes for Mohammad’s rooftop.
“We needed a solution we could move if the landlord wanted the garage back,” said Mohammad. “And something that would make players feel safe. No more dead spots, no more slipping. Just play.”
Let the Players Decide
Sport Court installed a demo court side by side with the old mats. What happened next was telling.
“We’d have 20 to 25 people up here on Wednesdays,” Mohammad said. “Four people would be on the mats, but all the paddles were stacked for the Sport Court side. Everyone wanted that court. They said the bounce was better, the lines were clear, and it felt good on their joints.”
JT laughed: “Players voted with their paddles. We didn’t have to convince anyone—the surface sold itself.”
Safer, Smarter, and Way More Fun
Within two months, everything changed:
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Safer play: No more seams catching shoes or mats blowing over.
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Maintenance slashed: “I used to spend hours squeegeeing water off after a rain,” Mohammad said. “Now the surface drains and we’re back playing.”
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Better community experience: Custom courts—a Texas flag and an “I Love Pickleball So Much” mural tribute—turned the rooftop into a destination.
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Healthier host: JT joked, “Mohammad looks better already. Less stress will do that to a guy.”
Most importantly, players loved it. “They walk up now and just say, ‘Wow. Where am I?’” Mohammad said. “It’s bright, safe, and people can focus on having fun instead of fighting the surface.”
Want to See for Yourself?
Don’t just take Mohammad’s word for it.
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You can book time to play on these rooftop courts HERE.
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Or you can swing by our model court at Sport Court of Austin at 10208 Highway 620 North, open day or night, and test the SportGame™ PB surface yourself.
The right surface changes the health and wellbeing of your community. Start being kind to yourself and your community.
