PINNACLE SPORTS – BLOG
In Season 6 of HGTV’s hit reality competition show Rock the Block four teams of expert home renovators and designers are given identical houses and a fixed budget and time frame to transform them. Each team competes to add the most value to their home through creative design and high-impact renovations. The homes are judged weekly by guest experts, and at the end of the season, the team whose house has the highest appraised value wins. The show combines high-stakes real estate strategy with impressive design makeovers.
In Episode 6 of Rock the Block, Tristyn and Kamohai Kalama, the rookie team from Renovation Aloha, took a bold approach to their backyard transformation by selecting the premiere pickleball court contractor – Utah’s Pinnacle Sports Group, to design and construct a backyard pickleball court. This addition was part of a comprehensive outdoor space designed to maximize both functionality and entertainment value. The court was integrated into a backyard that also featured elements like a gas-plumbed fire pit, hot tub, and an outdoor shower, creating a versatile and appealing environment for potential homeowners.
SnapSports PickleGrip™ Pickleball Surface: The Choice for Rock the Block’s Pickleball Court
Pinnacle Sports Group, renowned for constructing high-quality courts and gyms across the Intermountain West, utilized SnapSports’ PickleGrip™ modular surface for the Kalama team’s backyard court. PickleGrip™ is a patented pickleball surface manufactured in Salt Lake City, UT specifically engineered for pickleball. This surface offers a safer and cushioned quality (14% increase in force reduction in comparison to a hardcourt), consistent ball bounce, and enhanced player traction—even in damp conditions. Additionally, the surface requires minimal maintenance and boasts a 16-year limited warranty, making it a durable and cost-effective choice for pickleball and multi-sport use. By integrating PickleGrip™, Pinnacle Sports Group not only enhanced the court’s functionality but also ensured that the future homeowners will enjoy the court for decades to come with minimal maintenance and no re-surfacing required.
Adding Value to Your Home with a Pickleball Court
The judges responded positively to the pickleball court addition, recognizing it as a “huge value add” in addition to a “box that an appraiser will check”, and a “very smart add” that contributed to the overall appeal of the property. They appreciated the innovative use of space and the inclusion of features that catered to an active lifestyle. Overall, the inclusion of the pickleball court was seen as a strategic move that enhanced the property’s desirability and appraisal value.
Inspired by Rock the Block? Design Your Own Backyard Pickleball Court with Pinnacle Sports Group
If you and your family took inspiration from the Kalamas are considering a backyard court to enjoy and add value to your home please reach out to the team at Pinnacle today to see how we can help!
