UPA-A Blogs
ABI Methodology
One of the most common misconceptions about UPA-A Paddle Testing is that the Accelerated Break-In (ABI) procedure is intended to simulate the exact conditions a paddle experiences during normal play....
Measuring What Matters
Paddle technology is improving at a staggering pace. New materials, manufacturing techniques, and performance innovations have transformed the game in just a few short years. With that innovation comes a...
Why Measuring Break-In Matters
Most paddle reviews tell you how a paddle performs out of the box. But how a paddle performs when new is not all that relevant because all paddles change over...
What I’ve learned reading 400+ paddle test results
You can tell which brands were founded by engineers within seconds of a conversation. They ask similar questions. They read the SOPs end to end. They either partner with a...
101 Spin
UPA-A is the governing body of professional pickleball, regulating play at the highest levels for PPA and MLP in the US, Asia, Australia, and Europe....
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...