匹克球球拍测试
2025 年 UPA-A 认证
业余比赛鼓励使用UPA-A认证球拍,但非强制要求。只要球拍已通过 USAP认证 且在 USAP批准球拍清单上,仍可用于业余赛事。
- 年度费用(每品牌):$20,000
- 球拍测试费用(每支):$2,000 (有效期24个月)
- 加急服务:$2,000(4 周)
- 超级加急:$7,500(2 周)
2026 年 UPA-A 认证
UPA-A 认证是 PPA 和 MLP 所有职业赛事的必备条件。职业赛事包括 PPA 和 MLP 比赛中的所有职业组别,包括 PPA Challenger 系列赛、PPA 职业资格赛、PPA 亚洲巡回赛,以及澳大利亚的所有 PPA 和 MLP 赛事。
业余赛事可接受 UPA-A 认证标准,但并非强制要求,只要球拍拥有 USAP 认证并且当前在 USAP 批准球拍清单上即可参赛。
更多申请信息,请参阅: 2026 UPA-A 认证清单.
2026 年费用:
- 年费:$10,000 (每个品牌)
- 每支球拍测试费:$3,000(有效期 24 个月,认证周期 8 周)
- 加急服务:$2,500(4 周)
- 超级加急:$7,500(2 周)
- 认证失败球拍重新提交费:$2,000
球拍测试
UPA联合Pickle Pro Labs(PPL)这家独立测试实验室,以及拥有为美国职业棒球大联盟(MLB)提供测试经验的马萨诸塞大学洛厄尔分校,共同建立了匹克球专业赛事领域最权威的球拍测试与认证流程。
随着匹克球在全球范围内的快速发展,建立统一标准已成为保障公平竞技的关键。这不仅是为了控制球速与旋转带来的不公平优势,更旨在推动制造商在材料选择与制造工艺上的进步,提升产品质量控制,并延长球拍使用寿命。
Average Deflection Force (ADF) Test
Paddle Measurements
- Maximum length (butt of handle to top of paddle, including edge guard) – 17 in
- Maximum combined length plus width – 24 in
Test Equipment
- Load frame calibrated for relevant load ranges
- Paddle compression head (see appendix A)
- ¼” width parallel supports spaced 6” center to center, raised 3/16” above frame
Test Procedure
1.1 – Position the paddle on the parallel supports
1.2 – Orient paddle for testing; center of Paddle Compression Head should be directly above the appropriate paddle test location (see reference image below)
1.2.1 – In addition to the prescribed test locations, PPL reserves the right to test at any location on the paddle.
1.3 – Commence Compression Test (all loading movements performed with crosshead speed of 0.05 in/s)
1.3.1 – Apply 5 lb preload
1.3.2 – Zero the load measurement
1.3.3 – Compress to 0.0625” depth (beyond the preload position)
1.3.4 – Record Force at 0.0625” depth (this is the Deflection Force for the associated paddle test location)
1.3.5 – Return Compression Head to its home position
1.4 – Repeat 1.3.1-5 per compliance requirement
Conditioning Procedure
- Paddles must be conditioned to the appropriate temperature for no less than 4 hours and no more than 24 hours.
- After the paddle has been conditioned, for every minute that the paddle is outside of the conditioning chamber, it must go back in the chamber for 15 minutes before the next test.
Pass/Fail Criteria
Both faces of the paddle must have an ADF of 46 lb or more at ambient conditioning (70-75°F)
Spin Test
Test Procedure
1.1 – Secure the paddle in the handle clamp
1.2 – Orient paddle for testing; use inclinometer to verify angle and use laser to ensure ball impacts center of paddle face
1.3 – Commence Spin Test
1.3.1 – Fire piston to launch the ball at constant ball speed
1.3.2 – Record impact with high-speed camera
1.3.3 – Repeat for 3 trials at set angle
1.3.4 – Use motion tracking software to calculate spin rate by analyzing video footage
1.4 – Repeat 1.3.1-4 for each angle
1.5 – Average the spin rate of the 3 trials at each angle
Pass/Fail Criteria
Spin Limit: Spin rate cannot exceed 2200 RPM at any angle