USA Pickleball is committed to upholding the integrity of paddle certification through rigorous, standardized testing procedures to ensure fair play and compliance with established performance thresholds.
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Equipment News & Updates
The latest equipment news and updates from USA Pickleball.
Dec 27, 2024
USA Pickleball is dedicated to preserving the sport’s equity and accessibility for players of all skill levels and varying abilities.
Nov 13, 2024
USA Pickleball rolls out several industry-firsts at Nationals following the Nov. 1 Coefficient of Restitution (PBCoR) test launch
Nov 1, 2024
ASTM is one of the world’s largest international standards developing organizations, publishing some 13,000 standards each year.
Aug 22, 2024
Sports and Fitness Industry Association, Element Space & Defense and equipment manufacturers collaborate on development.
May 16, 2024
USA Pickleball recently de-listed certain paddles after JOOLA notified USA Pickleball that it had previously submitted the wrong paddles for certification (see USA Pickleball statement posted on May 16). JOOLA also informed USA Pickleball that it intended to submit additional paddles for certification.
Mar 13, 2024
Carl Schmits and his team at USA Pickleball are using technology to lessen the sounds of the game for environments that may be more sensitive to noise.
Mar 4, 2024
USA Pickleball’s Equipment and Evaluation Committee seeks to ensure a level playing field for players and manufacturers while still maintaining the integrity of the game.
Nov 21, 2023
First USA Pickleball Quiet Category-certified paddle reduces noise by 50 percent while raising the bar on paddle performance
Nov 14, 2023
OWL Sport, a New Sports Company Disrupting the Pickleball Industry, Addresses Recreational Pickleball Noise with Game-Changing Quiet Paddle