LSI Sports Lighting
An Official Lighting Partner of USA Pickleball
USA Pickleball is proud to partner with LSI Sports Lighting as an Official Lighting Partner. LSI provides lighting solutions for both residential and commercial installations that are integral to the game we all love. Our partnership ensures that LSI’s top-tier court lights illuminate the courts where you play, bringing the best in lighting solutions to enhance the experience for players, spectators, and surrounding communities. Since 1980, LSI has been a trusted name in lighting, providing exceptional illumination for both indoor and outdoor courts across the United States, including residential courts.
Pickleball Court Lighting Guide
Because of the fast-moving nature of pickleball, lighting is key. Players are required to react quickly, and visibility is essential to gameplay. Ideally, when considering lighting for the court, one should strive to have as much light as the budget affords.
Pickleball Lighting Projects
LSI provides a wide range of pickleball lighting resources. They have created a pickleball lighting resource webpage where you can find information on creating a perfect pickleball lighting solution.
Frequently Asked Questions
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How much light is needed for pickleball court lighting?
In most cases, the amount of light required for pickleball courts will be dictated by the skill level of the players. As the skill level is elevated, more light will be needed. The ASBA Pickleball construction manual outlines three basic categories for light levels with descriptions of each category. Keep in mind that the uniformity of the illumination is as important as the amount of light in determining the overall quality of the lighting system. LSI Industries has a Create-A-Court design selector tool online at https://www.lsicorp.com/led-create-a-court-selector-tool/ with 22 pickleball designs based on USA Pickleball construction manual guidelines. The lighting designs are offered in the PDF file format for easy web viewing, transfer, and printability. In addition, LSI industries Technical Design Services https://www.lsicorp.com/services/technical-design-services/ is available to create lighting designs for nonstandard installations. Frasure Reps www.frasurereps.com also has inhouse design capability to generate a custom design per your specific requirements.
What is the best luminaire correlated color temperature (CCT) for pickleball?
CCT describes the overall color appearance of the light source in Kelvin degrees. “Cooler’ light sources will have a higher Kelvin temperature and “warmer” light sources will have a lower Kelvin temperature. We recommend 5000K fixtures for commercial or public installations, and 4000K for residential installations. Avoid color temperatures over 5000K which will have a bluish tint.
How long do LED lights last?
Many LEDs have a rated life of up to 50,000 hours. This is approximately 50 times longer than a typical incandescent, 20-25 times longer than a typical halogen, and 8-10 times longer than a typical CFL. Used 12 hours a day, a 50,000-hour LED will last more than 11 years.
Do you sell lights for backyard pickleball courts?
Yes. Our ZONE pickleball fixtures and poles are the gold standard for all outdoor pickleball applications.
What is the best size Zone fixture and what optic is best to use for pickleball?
Zone is available in 2 sizes ZNM medium and ZNL large. In general Class 1 Professional courts will require a Zone large to hit the USA Pickleball Lighting Standards and Zone medium is ideal for most Class 2 and Class 3 courts. Individual court size and number of courts in addition to court classification can impact fixture selection. To further assist in selecting the correct fixture LSI has created an online Create-A-Court design selector tool at https://www.lsicorp.com/led-createa-court-selector-tool/ with 22 pickleball designs based on USA Pickleball construction manual guidelines includes pole mounting heights and fixture catalog number. The designs are offered in the PDF file format for easy web viewing, transfer, and printability. In addition, LSI industries Technical Design Services https://www.lsicorp.com/services/technical-design-services/ is available to create lighting designs for nonstandard installations.
Anything I need in addition to the light fixtures?
A control system is an effective way to energize the lights only when they are needed and turn the lights off when not needed. A typical control system may use a combination of scheduling, photocells, and motion sensors to make sure the lighting system operates only when needed. Well designed and implemented controls will save energy and prolong the life of the lighting system. Additional information available at https://www.lsicorp.com/products/controls/
What maintenance is required on Zone luminaires?
In general, Zone luminaires are maintenance free but periodic visual inspections are recommended to make sure fixtures are working properly.
How much energy will I save?
Typical energy savings of 40-60% can be achieved compared to traditional HID sources.
What tools are available to see light coverage before I order to ensure I am getting what I want?
LSI Industries Create-A-Court design selector tool online at https://www.lsicorp.com/led-create-a-court-selector-tool/ with 22 pickleball designs based on USA Pickleball construction manual guidelines includes pole mounting heights. The designs are offered in the PDF file format for easy web viewing, transfer, and printability. In addition, LSI industries Technical Design Services https://www.lsicorp.com/services/technical-design-services/ is available to create lighting designs for nonstandard installations.
What is the difference between indoor direct and indoor indirect lighting fixtures?
- Direct lighting is directed towards the playing surface; it provides high illuminance levels on the courts.
- Indirect lighting is where the light is directed upwards; it provides high levels of ambient light with reflected light from the walls and ceiling and is the best choice for optimal illumination at very low glare.
What are my mounting options for indoor luminaires?
Indoor luminaires can be mounted using four corner direct cable suspension or pendant-attached single hub cable mount.
What other benefits are there to LSI Indoor fixtures?
LSI’s indoor sports fixtures are designed for impact resistance and compared to traditional fixtures, offer instant-ON illumination (no restrike time), can be frequently switched ON and OFF and are not susceptible to vibration related failures often witnessed in filament-based lighting fixtures.
What are the dimensions of the indoor Zone Indirect Luminaires?
The Zone Indirect fixture is 45 ½ inches long and 16 ¼ inches wide.
Can you install USB ports and electrical outlets in my pickleball light poles?
Yes, when ordering your LSI poles include an extra hand hole with your pole options. With this option you can specify which height and side of pole the receptacle should be located.
How should light poles / fixtures be positioned for a pickleball court?
In general, light poles and fixtures should be located on the sides of the court with the fixture directing light across the court. The side positioning creates the least amount of glare since the orientation of the fixtures is 90 degrees to the primary viewing directions of the players.
What is the proper pole height for pickleball court lighting?
This will depend on a number of factors, but generally in the 20’ – 26’ range. Single pickleball courts can use lower mounting heights. Lighting for multiple courts will require poles in the higher range.
What is the best pole to use for pickleball?
Square Straight Steel poles are the most commonly used poles for pickleball and the most economical. However, LSI does offer round straight and round tapered steel poles as well as aluminum and fiberglass options for your pickleball facility. For more information on poles please visit. https://www.lsicorp.com/products/poles-brackets/
Do you have a list of installed Pickleball court jobs using LSI lighting fixtures?
Yes, here are a few locations where LSI provided the lighting. A complete list can be obtained by contacting Pickleball@lsicorp.com.
- The Phoenician Resort: Scottsdale, AZ
- PGA Village Verano: Port St. Lucie, FL
- Pickleplex: Punta Gorda, FL
- Chicken N Pickle: Wichita, KS
- Wagon Wheel Tennis Center: Coppell, TX
- The Clubs at Houston Oaks: Hockley, TX
Square Straight Steel poles are the most commonly used poles for pickleball and the most economical. However, LSI does offer round straight and round tapered steel poles as well as aluminum and fiberglass options for your pickleball facility. For more information on poles please visit. https://www.lsicorp.com/products/poles-brackets/
Where do I buy LSI products?
There are many options to discuss the purchase of LSI Pickleball lighting products. You can visit our website at https://www.lsicorp.com/markets/sports-venues/pickleball/ and fill out the “Contact Us” form at the bottom of the page. You could find your local agent at https://www.lsicorp.com/rep-locator/ . Or you can email directly to Pickleball@lsicorp.com.
How much do Zone luminaires cost?
You will want to contact us to receive accurate pricing. You can visit our website at https://www.lsicorp.com/markets/sports-venues/pickleball/ and fill out the “Contact Us” form at the bottom of the page. You could find your local agent at https://www.lsicorp.com/rep-locator/ . Or you can email directly to Pickleball@lsicorp.com.