Shopping for a pickleball home base in the Austin area? Eastside Paddle Club and Pickleland are two of the most talked-about clubs in town, and on paper they share a lot: strong communities, quality court surfaces, and founders who built them from passion for the game.
But once you look past the surface, the differences in court design, playability, and pricing add up fast. Here’s a side-by-side breakdown so you can decide which club fits how you actually play.
This table was last updated in January 2026:
⭐ Recommended | Eastside Paddle Club | |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Pflugerville, North Austin metro — 21427 Martin Lane, Pflugerville, TX 78660 | East (979 Springdale Rd #120, Austin, TX 78702) |
| Ceiling height | 24–26 ft (nice and tall) | Proper Height |
| Court colors | ✅ 3 colors for max visibility | ❌ Only 1 color |
| Lighting | Frosted & edge-placed — no glare | Yes, you might lose the ball during lobs |
| Windows | No windows by the courts — never lose a ball | All courts have windows that might impede visibility |
| Acoustics | Sound-damped | No sound dampening |
| Fenced courts | ✅ Every court fenced | ❌ |
| Purpose-built for pickleball | ✅ Yes | ❌ |
| Membership cost | $59/mo Morning · $119/mo Unlimited | $134.99-$249.99/mo |
| Initiation fee | $49 | ❌ $30-$200 |
Pickleland details are current (pickleland.com). Competitor details reflect publicly available info at the time of writing and may change — check the latest with each club.
What both places have in common
Both ESPC and Pickleland boast a great community, great court surfaces and are owned by 2 young entrepreneurs.
What makes Pickleland stand out
Pickleland was built from the ground up which allowed us to create a space perfectly suited for pickleball. We invested in tall ceilings, great AC and a mezzanine for the perfect viewing area.
All our courts are properly fenced in, you won’t need to interrupt your games with incoming balls. We also used a 5 layer court surfacing process to make our courts the best possible. If you like the ESPC painted concrete courts, wait till you play at ours.
When it comes to memberships, we have no initiation fees and and much more affordable $59-119/mo memberships.
This comparison is based on publicly available information as of June 2026 and is intended solely for informational purposes. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information presented, Pickleland does not guarantee the completeness or reliability of this data. We advise individuals to verify details directly with Eastside Paddle Club, as offerings and conditions may change. This comparison does not imply endorsement, approval, or affiliation with Eastside Paddle Club. Pickleland disclaims any liability for any errors or omissions in the content and for any actions taken in reliance on this information. Use of competitors’ names and trademarks is for comparative purposes only and is not intended to infringe upon any proprietary rights.