UPA-A Blogs
How USA Pickleball Quietly Lost Their Credibility
People often ask me why UPA-A exists. It’s a long story, but an important one....
Why UPA-A Certification Matters
Why UPA-A Changed Paddle Certification (and What It Means for Players) UPA-A introduced its own paddle certification program because pickleball needed standards that could keep pace with the equipment being...
Publishing Correlative Data
Beginning in 2027, UPA-A will publish the official Average Deflection Force (ADF) and Starrett Surface Roughness measurements for every certified paddle. These numbers help protect the integrity of competition. They...
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...