When I went to my hairdresser up on 466 across from Walmart, I noticed new pickleball courts in an open field next to the hairdresser's. So I drove by there on my way out. There is a huge sign that says ENGAGE PICKLEBALL, and there looked to be four or six courts, all full. This place is not on TV property. My husband looked it up, and they are teaching people pickleball there.
It seems like a curious coincidence that this place appeared within the last few months, and suddenly TV has switched to Engage pickleballs. It's clinics, drills, and leagues. Pay to play.
Engage ProShop & Academy Training Center (Oxford, FL) - EngagePickleball.
I see nothing wrong with bringing your own balls if you don't like the Engage balls. People will always return your ball to you if it flies onto their court, and a simple initialing with a Sharpie takes the guesswork out of whose ball it is. No big deal IMO.