UPA-A 新闻

New framework for rules, officiating, and governance takes effect May 22, 2026, with the start of the Major League Pickleball season...

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

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...

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....

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,...

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...