The 2025 USA Pickleball Rulebook has landed, and it’s time to unpack the changes that will shape the way many play on the court next year. Here are the most notable changes you need to know about (full rulebook here): 1. No more spectator input on line calls (rule 6.C.4) It’s official: spectators are completely […]
The United Pickleball Association of America (UPA-A) announces they’ve solidified their UPA Certification Program in partnership with the third party and independent equipment testing organization Pickle Pro Labs (PPL). The certification will also involve input from the University of Massachusetts Lowell, known for its work with Major League Baseball on bat and ball testing. “This partnership aims to […]
JOOLA has filed a lawsuit against USA Pickleball (USAP) to address the de-listing of their Gen 3 paddles from the USAP approved paddle list. According to a press release, JOOLA filed the lawsuit on June 12, 2024 in the United States District Court for Maryland. “We firmly believe our Gen3 paddles are compliant with all applicable […]
USA Pickleball and UTR Sports have announced a partnership establishing UTR as the technology, software, and ratings partner of USA Pickleball, which includes their events, tournaments, leagues, and recreational activities. This is interesting because UTR comes from the world of tennis and is relatively new to the world of pickleball, but does have a strong reputation […]
