UPA-A News

Selkirk Boomstik Notification

Effective September 1, 2025, the United Pickleball Association of America (UPA-A) paddle certification standards became mandatory for all professional play at PPA Tour events, this includes PPA Challenger events, PPA...

Interim Certification Ends for Professional Play

UPA-A Interim Certification was established as a temporary bridge program to allow paddle brands to introduce new models for use in professional competition at PPA and MLP events while the...

UPA-A Rule Update – Effective Immediately (EXCLUSIVE TO ASIA ONLY)

In response to the high demand for paddle certification and shipping delays outside of manufacturers’ control, UPA-A will implement the following allowance for the PPA TOUR ASIA....

Paddle Extension for Asia

In response to the high demand for paddle certification and shipping delays outside of manufacturers’ control, UPA-A will implement the following temporary allowance for the PPA Tour Asia’s MB Vietnam...

UPA-A Certification: Model Numbers

As part of our ongoing effort to streamline and strengthen the paddle certification and compliance process, the United Pickleball Association of America (UPA-A) is offering further clarity regarding its Model...

Destructive Testing & Accelerated Break-In Standard

Most people close to the game of pickleball have long believed that the performance of many paddles available in the market change with use. Many of these paddles change in...
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