🔥Austin vs. Kuala Lumpur: Two Pickleball Hotbeds Changing the Game
- Tom Kiat
- Aug 1
- 2 min read
If you want to see just how big pickleball is getting, look no further than Austin, Texas and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. One is already a premier destination for some of the best talent in the world, and the other is an up‑and‑coming international hub that’s catching fire fast.
Austin, Texas: The Benchmark
Austin has cemented itself as the gold standard for pickleball growth in the U.S. Participation in the city has surged by more than 125% year-over-year, and court demand has skyrocketed with an incredible 92% court utilization rate across the metro. Simply put: every court is packed, every night. It’s become the go-to training ground for pros, with elite tournaments, coaching programs, and competitive play now woven into the city’s culture.
Austin will continue setting the bar, with more youth academies, advanced training facilities, and pro-level events coming in fast. It’s no longer just a hotspot, it’s the epicenter.
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: The Fast Riser
Kuala Lumpur, on the other hand, is a rocket ship. Malaysia ranked as the second-fastest-growing country in the world on DUPR, and KL is leading the charge. The city has seen 120% growth in organized play and DUPR users in just the past year, making it the #2 global city for DUPR accounts behind only Austin. The energy is contagious, and local clubs are expanding as fast as players can sign up.
Kuala Lumpur is poised to become the premier pickleball hub for Southeast Asia, with regional leagues, coaching clinics, and international competitions just around the corner.
Whether it’s Austin’s depth of talent and infrastructure or Kuala Lumpur’s rapid rise fueled by pure passion, both cities prove one thing: pickleball’s growth is bigger and more global than ever before.
We have noticed our biggest sales growth of our books have been Malaysia and we are super grateful! Some of the most awesome people we have interacted with and eventually we will get out there to help promote the sport. Austin has been our number one US city for book sales as well, with players seeking to get to the next level to compete with some of the best there is to offer in the local area,
If you want to feel the sport’s energy at its peak, make sure these two cities are on your radar.
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