New Racket Sport 'Typti' Aims to Solve Pickleball's Noise Problem

Typti, a quieter alternative to pickleball, gains traction with big-name investors like Drew Brees and Chris Pine.

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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A new racket sport called Typti is emerging as a potential solution to the noise complaints surrounding the popular game of pickleball. Typti uses a large, soft ball that makes virtually no sound, addressing a key issue that has led to neighborhood conflicts in some areas. The sport is described as a hybrid of pickleball and tennis, playable on existing pickleball courts. With backing from high-profile investors, Typti is positioning itself as an accessible and quieter alternative that could open up new business opportunities for pickleball facilities.

Why it matters

Pickleball's rapid growth has led to increasing noise complaints from residents near courts, prompting some communities to consider restrictions or bans on the sport. Typti offers a way to maintain the popularity of racket sports while minimizing the impact on nearby neighborhoods, potentially helping to resolve these conflicts.

The details

Typti uses a large, soft ball that makes virtually no noise when hit, unlike the high-pitched sounds of a pickleball. The sport is played on a pickleball court and combines elements of both pickleball and tennis. Unlike pickleball, players can use any part of their body to hit the ball, and there is no "kitchen" rule. Typti was created by Steve Bellamy, the founder of the Tennis Channel, who aimed to "fix everything that was wrong with tennis and other racket sports." The sport has attracted investment from high-profile figures like former NFL quarterback Drew Brees and actor Chris Pine.

  • Typti was created in 2026.

The players

Steve Bellamy

The founder of the Tennis Channel who created the Typti sport.

Drew Brees

Former NFL quarterback and investor in Typti.

Chris Pine

Actor and investor in Typti.

Stephen Mitchell

Co-owner of the Boston Pickle Club, a pickleball facility that is exploring adding Typti.

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What they’re saying

“It's a big foam ball, a little bit bigger than a tennis ball, very quiet, which is kind of interesting. It doesn't make any noise at all.”

— Stephen Mitchell, Co-owner, Boston Pickle Club (WBZ NewsRadio)

“I sort of fixed everything that was wrong with tennis and everything that was wrong with other racket sports and made what I think is the perfect racket sport.”

— Steve Bellamy, Founder, Tennis Channel (WBZ-TV)

“The most important thing about Typti is the barrier of entry is so low. You can go out with no racket skills whatsoever and you are playing a racket sport.”

— Steve Bellamy, Founder, Tennis Channel (WBZ-TV)

What’s next

As Typti gains popularity, pickleball facilities like the Boston Pickle Club are exploring adding the new sport to their offerings, providing new business opportunities and potentially resolving noise conflicts in communities.

The takeaway

Typti's quieter gameplay could provide a solution to the noise issues that have plagued the rapid growth of pickleball, allowing communities to maintain access to popular racket sports while minimizing disruptions to nearby residents.