Pickleball Science explains why barriers matter. SLN/CR is the company that engineered the first system purpose-built to deliver those results at scale.

Recently, Pickleball Science published an article outlining how sound barriers can help communities manage pickleball noise. The piece does an excellent job explaining the why behind barriers — concepts like diffraction, proximity to the noise source, and the importance of absorption over reflection. For anyone new to this issue, it’s a useful primer. https://pickleballscience.org/pickleball-sound-barriers/

But here’s the challenge: knowing the science is only half the battle. Communities don’t need theory — they need solutions that work on their courts, with their neighbors, right now. That’s where SLN/CR comes in.

What the article says — and how SLN/CR goes further:

• Barriers should be close to the source.✅ SLN/CR installs directly on court fencing, exactly where the science says it matters most.

• Absorptive materials outperform reflective ones.✅ SLN/CR’s patent-pending NanoBaffle™ panels achieve an NRC up to 0.9 at 1258 Hz — precisely where pickleball noise peaks.

• Multi-layered systems are most effective.✅ SLN/CR combines nanofiber absorption layers, polymer composite reflection layers, and ripstop nylon exteriors for lightweight, high-performance noise control.

• Barriers must be practical.✅ Unlike mass-loaded vinyl or plywood, our system weighs less than 0.54 lbs/ft² — light enough for standard fences, durable enough for years of play.

The Results Speak Louder Than Theory

While the article explains what should work, SLN/CR delivers proof:

• 50%+ reduction in perceived loudness, confirmed in lab and field tests.

• Cities like Bozeman, MT and communities across the U.S. already seeing the benefits — quieter courts, happier neighbors, thriving pickleball programs.

The Bottom Line

Pickleball Science explains the theory. SLN/CR brings that theory to life with the only engineered, lab-tested, and field-proven barrier designed specifically for pickleball noise. If your community is facing complaints or legal threats, the solution isn’t in a white paper — it’s in a NanoBaffle™ system built for your courts.

👉 Schedule a Free Sound Assessment and see how SLN/CR can turn noise complaints into compliments.