Looking To Get In Some Pickleball After Dark? One Lighting Solution Stands Out
In mid-June, Major League Pickleball played an event at a venue with no lights.
They probably should've called Tweener.
No, we're not talking about Christian Alshon (@Tweenerking on X). We mean the lighting company that offers the only patented, UL-certified, linear LED sports lighting system in the U.S.
We're not sure what all those words mean, but they sound cool, and the lights look awesome.
What is Tweener?
Tweener is Florida-based company that sells and installs lighting solutions for tennis and pickleball courts.
According to their site:
The patented lights are more cost-efficient than traditional court lights, produce minimal light pollution, and are easier to maintain compared to traditional, high-mast light poles.
Who cares about lighting up courts properly?
If you want to play pickleball after the sun goes down, you should.
Tweener lights are a great option for private court owners or for those trying to get their local municipality to upgrade the lights to something better, more efficient, and less harsh on public courts.
The best part is that they can be built on whatever structure currently exists. There's no need to get structural permits, precast concrete footers, lift rental, or engineering involved. Installation is fast – typically 1-2 days – and only basic tools are needed.
For courts surrounded by a fence, they can be installed directly to the fencing structure 9-10 feet in height, eliminating the visual pollution above the fence.
How to get Tweener to your area
If you want to contact them directly, you can visit their website for a free quote.
If you need to talk your local Parks and Recreation Department into an upgrade, you will need to do a little more work, but it'll be worth it in the long run.
How to get better lighting to your courts
Unfortunately, each city or neighborhood's local government is different. However, the conversation usually begins with an informal meeting with someone making those decisions.
Many area leaders are very interested in hearing what their residents think will make their parks, recreational areas, and currently unpopulated public spots more beautiful and likely to be used.
Do a search for a department in your area and ask who you would need to speak to about improving or adding pickleball courts to the area you're interested in. If they already have courts, provide some information from Tweener about how those courts can be made even better and cost less to maintain with improved lighting.
If you do contact Tweener, tell them The Dink sent you.
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