RM1, No Catch: PickleX Shah Alam's Merdeka Court Rates Explained
Andrew LeePickleX Shah Alam just tore up its old price list for Malaysia's Merdeka season, and rebuilt it around one number. Outdoor courts, the venue's own headline deal, now run RM1 an hour on weekday mornings and afternoons, member rate extended to every player, no membership required, through 16 September.
It is not a typo, and it is not a one-off flash sale either. The RM1 rate sits inside a full three-tier pricing relaunch the venue calls Pickle X's "Rediscover PickleX" campaign, and the Merdeka promo is the moment that pricing goes live for everyone, not just paying members.
The Full Pricing, Court by Court
PickleX splits its courts into three categories, each with its own standard and member rate. During the Merdeka window, every player gets the member column.
| Court Category | Time Slot | Standard Rate | Member Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Courts (X1-X5) | Weekday 7am-8pm | RM45/hr | RM30/hr |
| Weekday 8pm-12am | RM65/hr | RM50/hr | |
| Weekday 12am-3am | RM55/hr | RM40/hr | |
| Weekend / Public Holiday | RM55/hr | RM40/hr | |
| Social Courts (S1-S3) | Weekday 7am-8pm | RM35/hr | RM20/hr |
| Weekday 8pm-12am | RM55/hr | RM40/hr | |
| Weekday 12am-3am | RM45/hr | RM30/hr | |
| Weekend / Public Holiday | RM45/hr | RM30/hr | |
| Outdoor Courts + VIP (P1-P3) | Weekday 7am-8pm | RM15/hr | RM1/hr |
| Weekday 8pm-12am | RM35/hr | RM20/hr | |
| Weekday 12am-3am | RM25/hr | RM10/hr | |
| Weekend / Public Holiday | RM25/hr | RM10/hr |
The gap between standard and member pricing is widest on the outdoor courts, which is exactly where PickleX put its headline number. Weekday daytime outdoor play drops from RM15 to RM1, a 93 percent cut, for the length of the promo.
A Relaunch, Not Just a Discount
The pricing overhaul traces back to two earlier posts from the venue in the same week. PickleX first announced it was "introducing a new way to experience" the club on 20 Aug, then followed on 25 Aug with the full breakdown of what each court category actually offers.
Main Courts X1 to X5 are the venue's five premium indoor courts, built with a mezzanine viewing deck and pitched at tournaments and events. Social Courts S1 to S3 sit beside a 200 foot coastal mural, covered and built for casual, weather proof play. Outdoor Courts P1 to P3 plus a VIP court round out the lineup, and that third tier is where the RM1 rate lives.
How to Book
Bookings run through the AFA app or website, Malaysia's court booking platform, by searching "Pickle X Shah Alam." Players can also reach the venue directly by WhatsApp at +6017 215 3014.
All bookings under the promo are non cancellable and subject to slot availability, and the member rate window closes on 16 Sep.
Whatever happens to pricing after 16 Sep, the three court tiers themselves are the more permanent piece of this relaunch, and the RM1 window is the fastest way to see all of them before the promo ends.
This article is based on social media posts and historical data tracked by Pickle361.
