Laykold Named Official Court Provider of the National Pickleball League
Laykold and NPL unite to provide world-class courts as Pickleball booms in Australia.
The National Pickleball League (NPL) has announced a new partnership with Laykold, the world-renowned hard-court brand, as its Official Court Provider.
Manufactured in Melbourne by Advanced Polymer Technology (APT), Laykold is trusted globally as the Official Court Surface of prestigious events including the US Open, Miami Open, The Pickleball Slam, and the Pickle4 Ballpark Series. Its advanced range of traditional and Force Reduction court systems has set a new standard in performance for both tennis and pickleball.
With pickleball rapidly gaining momentum across Australia, NPL is leading the charge through its professional tour and world-class venues such as The Jar Pickleball Club in Melbourne & Sydney. The partnership with Laykold will focus on expanding the country’s pickleball infrastructure, supporting both elite and grassroots levels of the game.
“When looking to help fast-track the growth of this amazing sport in Australia, we want to partner with the best brands in world sport—and Laykold, as part of the Sport Group, fits that brief perfectly,” said Ron Shell, CEO of the NPL. “We believe they offer the best-in-class court solutions for pickleball and look forward to supporting clubs and venues in building high-quality, sustainable facilities.”
“This partnership with the NPL is an exciting step forward for pickleball in Australia. With the sport experiencing phenomenal growth, our goal is to provide players and venues with world-class surfaces that enhance performance, safety, and longevity. We’re proud to support Australian-made innovation and help set a new benchmark for pickleball courts across the region,” added Scott Windus, Business Development Manager for Laykold.
Laykold will offer a range of high-performance court systems tailored for commercial pickleball developments across Australia and New Zealand. Backed by a national network of experienced court builders, the partnership will ensure growing demand is met efficiently with Australian-made, premium-quality court surfaces.
Together, NPL and Laykold are committed to delivering world-class courts that support the long-term growth and success of pickleball throughout the region.
“This partnership with the NPL is an exciting step forward for pickleball in Australia. With the sport experiencing phenomenal growth, our goal is to provide players and venues with world-class surfaces that enhance performance, safety, and longevity.”
About National Pickleball League (NPL)
NPL is Australia's premier Pickleball organisation, offering a professional national league, tournaments, corporate events, school and university programs, social leagues, and introductory pickleball days. NPL is dedicated to growing the number of pickleball players in Australia through professional league pathways, marketing, content creation, and venue investments.
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About ATP
Advanced Polymer Technology (APT) is the leading global manufacturer of polyurethane-based materials, acrylic coatings and synthetic turf products for sporting and recreational applications. APT is a part of Sport Group - the world's largest and greenest business dedicated to sport surfaces. The Group provides synthetic turf sport fields, athletic tracks, courts and recreation areas in over 70 countries, and uniquely covers the complete value chain, including R&D, chemicals, manufacturing and installation.