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The Noise From Pickleball Can Be Dealt With in Different Ways

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Vinny Mangano with a new OWL paddle, which is said to reduce noise by 50 percent.

Vinny Mangano with a new OWL paddle, which is said to reduce noise by 50 percent.

Many people have put shrubs around their private pickleball courts to try and help reduce noise produced by the game.

Many people have put shrubs around their private pickleball courts to try and help reduce noise produced by the game.

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From the Outside with Vinny Mangano

  • Publication: East Hampton Press
  • Published on: Jan 2, 2024
  • Columnist: Vinny Mangano
Pickleball is the fastest growing sport on the East End. Is it too noisy? By now you’ve probably noticed that pickleball is being played everywhere in the country with the... more

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