UPA-A News

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...

UPA-A Removes Luzz Paddles from Approved List

The United Pickleball Association of America (UPA-A) has removed all Luzz paddles from its Approved Paddle List and Provisional Approval status, effective immediately. This decision underscores UPA-A’s unwavering commitment to...

UPA-A Similarity Rule Update

To ensure the integrity of the certification process, it is necessary for all paddles produced under the approval of a given certified model to perform similarly. While it is understood...

Paddle Guidance: Signs of Breaking

To uphold the integrity of competition and ensure paddles perform as intended within the parameters set by UPA-A, there is new guidance recognizing when the useful life of a paddle...

Updated Provisional Rule: Head Hunting

In the spirit of fair play and sportsmanship, the UPA-A is committed to maintaining the integrity of the game while prioritizing player safety. As such, intentional or reckless “Head-Hunting” of...

Paddle Challenge Results: PPA Mesa 2025

During the PPA Mesa Tournament, in the Round of 64 Mixed Doubles event, a paddle challenge was issued by Travis Rettenmeier regarding the paddle of Liz Truluck. Following standard protocol,...
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