Pickleglass provides a proprietary structural glass system, PICKLEGLASS™, for building racquet‑sport courts that reduces noise, removes visual barriers, and lowers long‑term ownership costs by about 30% compared with traditional sound tarps. The glass enclosures are engineered for durability, minimizing maintenance and enhancing the experience for players, spectators, and nearby communities.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Product
Problem
Many racquet‑sport facilities use chain‑link cages or temporary sound‑tarps that degrade quickly, generate noise complaints, and create visual barriers, leading to higher long‑term maintenance costs and reduced player experience.
Solution
Pickletile supplies a fully engineered court enclosure system built around its proprietary PICKLEGLASS™ structural glass. The system replaces chain‑link and tarps with architectural‑grade tempered glass and engineered steel, delivering verified acoustic performance (STC 36, up to 16 dB noise reduction) while preserving full sightlines. Each enclosure is designed, manufactured, installed, and warranted by a single accountable team, ensuring code‑compliant, hurricane‑rated construction (up to 200 mph wind loads) and a 10‑year no‑rust guarantee. Integrated lighting, smart access control, and optional court dividers are delivered as part of the same platform, eliminating the need for multiple vendors. Over a ten‑year horizon, the glass enclosure costs roughly 30 % less to own than traditional sound‑tarps due to lower maintenance and longer service life.
Target Audience
Primary customers are clubs, community associations, municipalities, multifamily developers, and hospitality operators that require durable, low‑noise racquet‑sport courts with minimal long‑term upkeep.
Features
- Architectural‑grade tempered low‑iron safety glass with 92 %+ optical clarity and EnduroShield coating for up to 90 % reduced maintenance
- Engineered steel frame with PE‑stamped drawings, ASCE 7‑22 certified for wind loads up to 200 mph and a 10‑year rust‑free guarantee
- Verified acoustic rating (STC 36) delivering up to 16 dB (≈65 % perceived) noise reduction, meeting zoning requirements
- Integrated LED lighting, SMARTLOCK access control, and optional glass/net court dividers within the same system
- Permanent, code‑compliant enclosure that eliminates visual barriers and chain‑link cages
- Single‑source design‑build process with one warranty and one point of accountability
- Customizable wall heights (4‑13 ft) and configurations for single or multi‑court facilities, adaptable to tennis, basketball, and other racquet‑sport venues