Stackd brings pickleball craze to Hong Kong

David Ho drops by the newly opened Stackd to see what the pickleball craze is all about

Located in the heart of Wan Chai at Hopewell Mall, the newly opened Stackd is set to be the ultimate pickleball destination in Hong Kong. The 11,000+ square foot space offers three professional-grade indoor courts, two dink courts, showers, and The Unwind Lounge with superfood and refreshment options. 

Whether you are a novice or a pro, Stackd has something for you. There are coaches on hand to help you learn the basics and even access to AI game analysis for those who are a bit more serious about their game. The whole setup being indoors also ensures you can always play no matter what the weather is like outside. They know in Hong Kong, we love our air conditioning!

Pickleball has gained quite a bit of traction on social media of late but the racket sport has been around since 1965. From 2012 to 2023, the Sports and Fitness Industry Association named pickleball as the fastest-growing sport in the United States. The reasons for this explosion in popularity is likely a mix of social media exposure, low starting costs, and ease of picking up the sport for players of all fitness levels.

Based on my trial here, I'd say it feels a lot like playing ping-pong (due to the paddle and ball) tennis-style (singles or doubles) on a badminton court. If you've played any of the aforementioned racket sports before, it won't be long before you will be sending dinks (shots intended to land in your opponent's non-volley zone in front of the net) over.   

For those still thinking about it, paddles and balls can be rented at Stackd or purchased along with merch and other accessories from their shop if you decide to make it a whole lifestyle later on. 

Stackd is all about building a community, so it's not just about booking courts here. Aside from game coaching, you can also sign up for fitness classes that help you be the best player or even organize your next private event here.   

So go ahead, make a visit to Stackd and find out if pickleball tickles your fancy. 

Where: Shop 338, 3/F, Hopewell Mall, 15 Kennedy Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong

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