Typti Launches: Tennis-Badminton Hybrid Uses Pickleball Courts, Quieter Play

Typti is a new racquet sport that repurposes pickleball courts while dialing down the noise that has strained some community court programs. The format uses a foam ball instead of the hard plastic pickleball and keeps the same 20' x 44' court footprint, making it easy for players and facilities to adopt without major reconfiguration.

Steve Bellamy unveiled Typti on January 20, 2026, pitching it as a tennis-badminton hybrid that emphasizes longer rallies and broader accessibility across ages and skill levels. Organizers say the foam ball reduces the familiar "pop" of a pickleball, a key selling point for parks departments and homeowners associations dealing with noise complaints. Investors and supporters include a mix of sports and entertainment figures, and the backers plan to build a pilot event schedule and local club activations to seed play at the community level.

For club operators and rec-center directors, Typti's practical appeal is immediate: no new court lines, no court-size conversions, and minimal capital expense if you already host pickleball. Players who know how to dink, volley, and control court position on 20' x 44' terrain will find the transition straightforward because many of the court dimensions and movement patterns carry over. Expect rallies to look different; organizers are promoting longer exchanges and a distinct feel from traditional pickleball because of the foam ball's flight and bounce characteristics.

Typti's organizers intend to support competitive play as well. Early events will feature a professional track with prize money, starting with a $100,000 prize pool for initial events. The inaugural event is scheduled for February 25 at the Calabasas Pickleball Club in the Los Angeles area, offering an early chance for amateurs, club managers, and local promoters to see the format in action and evaluate how it fits local programming.

What this means for you depends on your role. If you run courts in a noise-sensitive neighborhood, Typti could be a tool to defuse complaints without slowing community play. If you teach or organize leagues, consider trial clinics or demo days to let players sample the foam ball and the different rally rhythm. For competitive players, Typti presents a new circuit and prize opportunities that may attract crossover athletes from tennis and badminton.

Expect organizers to follow the initial demonstration phase with more pilot events and club activations. For now, mark February 25 as the first public test in the Los Angeles area and plan how a quieter, court-compatible racquet sport might slot into your local schedule.