The city will fine players caught at the park with traditional paddles; the new rules are in response to noise complaints.

The growing popularity of pickleball has created a noisy dispute in Laguna Beach, where a new city ordinance that took effect Thursday requires players to use quiet paddles or risk a fine.

PIEDMONT — The “pop, pop, pop” that’s become synonymous with Pickleball may ... Schmits said “quiet” certified paddles can reduce the sound of contact from 90 decibels — roughly ...