Own website (empiretennisacademy.com/pickleball) confirms a live pickleball program: junior/adult group lessons, drop-in Pickle & Play, 3-n-Me and private lessons on outdoor courts based at the Harley School (1981 Clover St, Rochester NY 14618), plus sessions at Thornell Farm Park and the Dinkers facility. Court count not published. Rochester area, Monroe County.
Our picks from the pickleball buying guides — chosen editorially, never by the venue and never by spend.
Paddles · Best overall
JOOLA Ben Johns Perseus 16mm
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Beginner paddles · Best starter feel
JOOLA Essentials
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Balls · Outdoor standard
Franklin X-40 Outdoor (12-pack)
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Empire Tennis Academy offers outdoor pickleball.
Yes — Empire Tennis Academy is open to the public on a pay-to-play basis.
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