By now you may have heard about VAIR, the performance-based rating platform designed to bring greater accuracy, transparency and structure to amateur and competitive play.

VAIR uses skill assessment by trained experts alongside AI to combine “data science, probability theory and adaptive modeling to accurately account for age, gender, mixed play and wheelchair classifications.”

Players new to VAIR can start as either Recreational or VAIRified players, and the rating scale is familiar to most people – it goes from 2.000 to 8.000.

In this article we’re breaking down the exclusive benefits that come with a VAIR+ membership, which is the rating platform’s premium offering.

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What’s included in a VAIR+ membership

The VAIR+ offering is $54 per year and comes with several perks that aren’t available with a free VAIR account.

Comprehensive stats & intelligence: Tells you your win probability before you play, score outcome predictions and full competitive history — yours and your opponent’s. Know who you’re facing before you step on the court.

Sanctioned VAIR+ events: Access exclusive pop-ups, round robins and leagues reserved only for members. Better competition, better community. Events not accessible on a free account.

Exclusive partner discounts: 40% off paddles, 33% off balls, 20% off footwear across 12 top brands. One purchase typically covers the full cost of the membership. 40% off a $200 paddle is $80 back — nearly twice the membership fee.

SIGN UP FOR A VAIR+ MEMBERSHIP HERE

Get exclusive benefits and more ways to improve your game.

Full stats suite unlocked: Free accounts see only their last 2 games. VAIR+ removes every limit and adds competitive intelligence no free player can access. This includes unlimited match history (searchable and fliterable), performance trends to see how your game is improving over time as well as opponent stats & level history.

Member pricing on events: Discounts on credit packs and VAIR-run events throughout the year.

Accidental medical insurance: If you’re injured on the court, accidental medical insurance can save you thousands by covering your medical bills. Learn more about how accidental medical insurance works here.