First there was bouldering, then came reformer pilates – now pickleball is the next fitness craze taking over your feed. If you’ve hit up all of the pickleball courts in Singapore, it’s time to take your game across the border because there’s a shiny new spot calling your name. Say hello to KICKS – The Pickle Exchange.
This massive new pickleball facility is just a 15-minute drive from the checkpoint. It opens till 1am daily, so you can rally late into the night, then cool down at the in-house café post-match.
Image credit: KICKS – The Pickle Exchange
You won’t need to jostle for playing time here; KICKS – The Pickle Exchange has a total of 8 indoor courts, including 6 Tournament Courts and 2 VIP Courts. So, there’s plenty of space for everyone from casual players to seasoned smashers.
Image credit: @kickspickleball via Instagram
Rates start from just RM45/hour (~S$13.50), and you can play till 1am daily, making it a fun post-supper hangout too. And don’t worry if you forgot your gear – paddle rentals are available from RM5/session (~S$1.50).
Image credit: @kickspickleball via Instagram
Here’s a quick breakdown of court prices:
VIP Courts
Tournament Courts
You can book courts via the AFA Community SuperApp (App Store | Google Play).
Image credit: @kickspickleball via Instagram
Ready to level up from rentals? The Pickle Parlour at KICKS – The Pickle Exchange lets you get hands-on with premium paddles before making them your own. You’ll be able to test them out in real-time before committing – no more buying gear that doesn’t feel quite right.
The shop stocks a curated selection of top-tier paddle brands loved by pro and rec players alike. Some famous names include Franklin, Joola, Six Zero, and Honolulu Pickleball Co.
Image adapted from: @sevenoaksbakehouse via Instagram
After working up a sweat on the court, fuel up at the in-house café by Seven Oaks, open from 10am-10pm daily. This isn’t your average snack bar – the menu goes hard with hearty brunch mains, buttery pastries, and indulgent desserts that’ll have you staying for a second round.
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Start with the Ultimate BLT (RM22/~S$6.60) – a croissant loaded with beef bacon, romaine lettuce, tomatoes, cheddar, and sriracha mayo. Or go big with the OG Cheese Steak (RM25/~S$7.50), stacked with striploin steak, sautéed mushrooms, truffle sauce and molten mozzarella.
Don’t sleep on their Croger line either, a croissant-burger hybrid. The Loaded Lamb (RM25/~S$7.50) is a flavour bomb with roasted lamb, pickled onions, Greek yoghurt, and a flaky kouign-amann base. Wash it all down with a cold juice or fresh brew from the coffee and juice bar.
KICKS – The Pickle Exchange is just a 15-minute drive from the JB checkpoint, making it a super convenient pitstop for a day of friendly matches, croissant-fuelled brunches, and post-game hangs.
And hey, if you’re really getting into your pickleball era, this is just one of a few pickleball courts in JB to add to your list. Game on.
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Address: 6A, Jalan Riang Utama, Taman Gembira, 81200 Johor Bahru, Johor Darul Ta’zim, Malaysia
Opening hours: 9am-1am, Daily
Contact: +60 7-335 1966
Cover image adapted from: KICKS – The Pickle Exchange, @kickspickleball & @sevenoaksbakehouse via Instagram
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