UPA-A is introducing a new lab-based stress test designed to mimic the effects of paddle degradation over time. It’s an accepted fact that the performance of many pickleball paddles changes over time. As core materials break in, power, pop, and spin can increase. Sometimes, this change is noticeable at first but then plateaus within what … Read more
The power paddle from Luzz Pickleball was never approved in the first place, but made the list due to a loophole. All paddles from under-the-radar brand Luzz Pickleball have been removed from the UPA-A Approved Paddle List, effective immediately, the pro sport’s governing body announced yesterday. The decision came on the same day that paddle … Read more
The United Pickleball Association of America (UPA-A) today announced an amendment to it “reckless targeting” rule, first rolled out just a few weeks ago. It’s now referred to as “head hunting” – and it will no longer be called by match officials during live game play. The “Updated Provisional Rule: Head Hunting,” published to the … Read more
The United Pickleball Association of America (UPA-A) has announced pivotal updates to paddle regulations, effective September 1, 2025, aimed at ensuring fairness and consistency in professional gameplay. With the recent formation of the UPA-A, players have been anxious to see how the organization would handle the issues related to paddle regulations and testing. We reached … Read more