This is the pickleball kit that sets up in minutes for fast-paced impromptu fun for two picklers. Its 12′ W x 26″ H net sets up on any hard surface, such as a driveway, tennis, or badminton courts. Invented in 1965 on the U.S. Pacific coast, the game combines the volleys of tennis with oversized table tennis paddles, a badminton-size court, and a perforated plastic ball. Sized between a table tennis paddle and a tennis racquet, the two included wooden paddles (the original 1960s paddles were also wooden) make for easy, exuberant contests. The two included balls travel at one-third the speed of a tennis ball, making the game easy to learn and fun to play for all experience levels. Ages 8 and up. Kit fits inside carrying case: 3′ L x 10″ Diam. (1 3/4 lbs.)