UPA-A News

State of the Union: Paddles, Certification, & Fairness in Pickleball

Less than two years ago, pickleball was at a crossroads. Paddle performance was accelerating faster than the sport’s ability to regulate it. The introduction of the Joola Gen 3 era...

Soxter Unauthorized Use of the UPA-A Stamp

UPA-A takes its certification process, and the integrity of the UPA-A Stamp, with the utmost seriousness....

UPA-A: Pickleball’s Gold Standard

What was once a backyard hobby had grown into global sport with professional tours, meaningful prize money, and a rapidly growing ecosystem of players, brands, and investors. With that growth...

New Rule on Paddle Reflectivity

To ensure fair play and maintain clear, consistent equipment standards, UPA-A has established a defined limit on the allowable level of gloss, or reflectivity, on paddles. Please take note of...

UPA-A Paddle Submission Services

To ensure a consistent and efficient certification process, UPA-A requires that all paddles submitted for testing adhere to the following submission and labeling standards....

UPA-A Deflection (ADF) Measurement & Enforcement Onsite

This rule establishes how Deflection (Acceptable Deflection Force, “ADF”) is measured and enforced onsite at UPA-A sanctioned events. The intent is to preserve fair play, maintain consistency with certification testing,...