Recent News - Summer 2023

Anchor Bolt Update

If you have recieved anchor bolts from us recently, you likely noticed the anchor bolts were straight, different than the  j-shaped anchor bolts LSI has traditonally supplied.

LSI has pivoted from 30″ long j-shaped anchor bolts to 24″ long straight anchor bolts with a nut welded at the bottom of each bolt. Per LSI, the straight anchor bolts with the nut provide a 50% stronger concrete hold than the j-shaped anchor bolts. For this reason, the bolt length can be shortened while still providing sufficient structural qualities.

New Product Update – Zone Slice (ZNX)

Combining the performance of the Zone’s silcione optical system and the appearance of former LSI sport lighting fixtures, the Zone Slice is the newest sports lighting fixture we offer.

The Zone Slice was specifically designed for the retrofit of existing LSI metal halide fixtures. The square form factor of the Zone Slice provides a seemless retrofit to existing extension arm brackets.

Although the optical system of the Zone products has eliminated the need for an extension arm, if your customer prefers to keep the arms, we recommend retrofitting to the Zone Slice.

Available in a lumen outputs up to 55,000 lumens, the Zone Slice is suitable for recreational-level applications.

Performance Update to Zone Medium

Previously available at a maximum lumen output of 48,000 lumens, the Zone Medium is now available in a 55,000 lumen version.

The main benefit of the 55,000 lumen Zone Medium fixture is its price competitiveness. Although the lumen output is similar to the 60,000 lumen Zone Large fixture, the high output Zone Medium fixture is available at a lower price.

Additionally, through product testing, the efficacy (efficiency) of the 24,000 – 48,000 lumen package models increased 8% – 10%.

REMINDER – Wire Leads Are Available

As mentioned in our previous newsletter, we now offer the Zone Large and Zone Medium fixtures with connected wire leads.

The available wire leads are 14-gauge wire and 30′ length. The extended wire leads must be ordered as an option at an added cost.  Let us know if you want to include this option in any upcoming quotes.

Indoor Pickleball Lighting – Direct or Indirect?

Commonly, with an indoor pickleball lighting project, the end user’s preference is to use an indirect lighting system. This is due to the benefits that indirect lighting provides, mainly minimizing glare and shadows. It is not always possible to use an indirect lighting system, however.

Here are the main requirements to use an indirect lighting system:

  • Sufficient height from the court surface to the ceiling at any given fixture location.
    • We recommend a minimum of 24′ from the surface to the light fixture.
  • A white reflective ceiling to throw the lighting off the ceiling and downwards onto the court surface
  • Minimal ceiling structures including exposed trusses and perlins

If direct lighting is to be used, we recommend the fixtures being supplied with a diffused lens to minimize glare. Additionally, the fixtures should not be suspended directly above the court, to avoid players looking into the lights.

Aces Pickleball – Cincinnati, OH

Frasure Reps was instrumental in the lighting design process of the (11) court facility, Aces Pickleball, located at the new Factory 52 development in Cincinnati. The facility has (5) indoor pickleball courts, (5) outdoor courts, and (1) covered court.

To provide pro-level lighting, (53) LSI RHB fixtures were used for the indoor courts. For the outdoor courts, (10) LSI Zone Large fixtures were used.

Aces Pickleball will host tournaments, leagues, open play, and private lessons.

In addition to pickleball, Aces offers a full-service bar and restaurant and large outdoor gathering spaces with activities for all ages.

Indoor photos provided by Aces Pickleball
Outdoor drone photography performed by Ron Shuller’s Cincinnati Drone Services

Bangers and Dinks – Chesterfield, VA

Frasure Reps supplied (56) LSI Modular High Bay fixtures for (8) indoor pickleball courts at Bangers and Dinks in Chesterfield, VA. With this lighting system, the courts are illuminated at 50 – 60 foot-candles average, which is suitable for competitive or recreational play.

The space was converted from a retail space to an indoor pickleball facility, an increasing trend in the pickleball industry. With our indoor lighting options, we can assist in converting any space into a top-tier pickleball facility

Court Construction: Tennis Courts Inc. (Aylett, VA)
Lighting Installation / Photos provided by Scot Ryan (Riverstone Construction)

Coming Soon

Look for news on these upcoming projects currently under construction:

Gulf Harbour Country Club
Ft. Myers, FL
(8) Tennis

North Carolina State University Club
Raleigh, NC
(8) Tennis / (3) Pickleball

Lone Palm Golf Club Pickleball
Lakeland, FL
(14) Pickleball

Lifetime Fitness Kingwood
Kingwood, TX
(22) Pickleball

Rivertown Pickleball
Evansville, IN
(10) Pickleball

Sun City Mesquite
Mesquite, NV
(16) Pickleball

Good Bounce Pickleball
Louisville, KY
(6) Pickleball