UPA-A Blogs
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...
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....