Life Time (US:LTH) Prnewswire·2025-08-01 11:00Core Insights - Life Time has introduced the LT Pro 48 Pickleball, designed to enhance consistency in bounce and durability, addressing common frustrations with existing pickleballs [1][2] - The LT Pro 48 has received positive feedback from both professional and amateur players, indicating its potential to elevate the quality of pro-level pickleball equipment [2] - Life Time is expanding its pickleball offerings, with significant participation growth and increased frequency of play among members [2] Company Developments - Life Time has established itself as a leader in premier pickleball experiences, with over 3.1 million participants engaging in pickleball across its 800+ courts in the first half of 2025 [2] - The average frequency of play among Life Time members has increased from 3.8 times per month in 2023 to 6.8 times per month in 2025 [2] - Life Time has delivered 26,000 pickleball lessons in the first half of 2025, showcasing its commitment to player development [2] Events and Community Engagement - Life Time announced the LT Open tournament to expand competitive singles play and enhance top-tier events across North America [3] - The company has a history of hosting PPA tournaments at notable locations, reinforcing its role in the pickleball community [4] - The appointment of tennis legend Andre Agassi as the inaugural chair of the Life Time Pickleball and Tennis Board highlights the company's dedication to expanding access and enhancing programming [4] Product Availability - The LT Pro 48 pickleball is available for pre-order on PickleballCentral.com and will ship by September 15th [5]