UPA-A News

UPA-A vs. USAP: The Standards Are Not the Same

As paddle technology continues to evolve, the standards used to certify that equipment have become increasingly important to the integrity of pickleball. A close look at the data confirms that...

UPDATE: New Paddle Technology Submissions

Any paddle incorporating new materials, technologies, or construction types not previously approved and certified by UPA-A is strongly encouraged to undergo a pre-submission consultation with UPA-A prior to official certification...

UPA-A Onsite Paddle Testing Violations

Reference: UPA-A Paddle Rules, Rule 1.8 - Onsite Paddle Testing and Confiscation...

UPA-A Paddle Compliance Protocol

The purpose of this protocol is to ensure that all paddles certified by UPA-A remain compliant with the standards outlined in the UPA-A Paddle Rules throughout their lifecycle in the...

PEF & ABI Standards

Since the publication of the UPA-A Equipment Standards, we have been clear that both the Performance Evaluation Factor (PEF) and Accelerated Break-In (ABI) protocols are critical to ensuring fairness and...

Removal of Arronax Paddles from UPA-A Asia Provisional Approval List

The United Pickleball Association of America (UPA-A) has conducted a review of Arronax paddles currently in circulation. While Arronax has submitted paddles for testing, they have not yet achieved UPA-A...