United Pickleball Association

The biggest issue with keeping paddles fair is understanding and managing the break-in. We have been studying the problem since we took on paddle testing. Here is what we have learned. upaa.unitedpickleball.com/destructive-te… #Pickleball @PPAtour @MajorLeaguePB

About to do a pod with PPL lead engineer Curtis Cruz about paddles if anyone has any questions… fire away @UnitedPBAssoc @PPAtour @MajorLeaguePB

With the merger between World Pickleball Federation and International Pickleball Federation, pickleball is one step closer to where we need to be.

If you have questions about UPA-A Paddle Certification, or paddle testing in general, Jason Aspes and Curtis Cruz will be answering questions later this week. Leave questions in comments below 👇🏼

Naming conventions for paddles are different for each brand. UPA-A, in order to bring consistency and structure, has implemented a model number requirement. tinyurl.com/UPA-a-modelnum…

Engage Founder Robert Elliott explains why he had a change of heart and believes UPA-A certification is necessary. @EngageSporting @PPAtour @MajorLeaguePB #pickleball

Jason Aspes @spus44 sat down with @EngageSporting founder Robert Elliott to discuss the UPA-A Certifications, why it’s necessary, and why the sport needs regulation in order to grow. youtu.be/9On29Iei8d8 @PPAtour @MajorLeaguePB

Paddle 101: episode 2 I once again sit down with Curtis Cruz, lead engineer at Pickle Pro Labs, to discuss all things paddles. If you have questions, ask away and we will do our best to answer. youtu.be/17wOCEzYWcQ?si… @PPAtour @UnitedPBAssoc @MajorLeaguePB

I will be doing another video Q&A with PPL lead engineer Curtis Cruz on paddle questions. If you have questions, leave them here. If you haven’t seen the last one, check it out. youtu.be/nLtX_vHc6oM?si… #pickleball #paddles

New guidance… what to look out for to identify paddles breaking in beyond spec for professionals at @PPAtour & @MajorLeaguePB upaa.unitedpickleball.com/paddle-guidanc…

Results from paddle testing at @PPAtour Mesa have been posted. Out of 701 paddles tested, only 4 paddles failed. tinyurl.com/PPAMesaPT

New rule on “targeting above the shoulders” in place for professionals at PPA Mesa. upaa.unitedpickleball.com/new-rule-targe… @PPAtour #pickleball

A win at @PPAtour Challenger events nets paddle brands a victory as well. upaa.unitedpickleball.com/ppa-challenger…

Pickleball Paddles 101: Episode 1 If you want to understand the technical side of paddle testing and regulation, check it out. youtu.be/nLtX_vHc6oM?si…

The @UnitedPBAssoc and @DUPRpb have partnered to create The Collegiate Pickleball Tour! 🤝 - More than $100k prize money - Collegiate Nationa Champs & Runners up get to play in the Challenger Level of the @MajorLeaguePB Mid-Season Tournament! thedinkpickleball.com/the-upa-and-du…

There are currently 26 brands and 127 different paddles with UPA-A Interim Certification or Provisional Approval for play at the professional level. All pro players in main draws and qualifiers must used a certified paddle. You can find them all here. upaa.unitedpickleball.com/approved-paddl…

To provide transparency about our paddle testing & provide insight into the state of paddles at the pro level, I am going to start a new video series answering questions weekly. If you have questions, tag me and ask away. Will do my best to answer them. @PPAtour @MajorLeaguePB

As we have promised to be more transparent, Paddle Testing Data from The @PPAtour Masters Tournament can be found below. tinyurl.com/PPAMasters