USA Pickleball (USA Pickleball) has reversed its decision to delist the 11mm Black Ace LG, which had previously been scheduled for removal from certification on July 1, 2025.

USA Pickleball, as the National Governing Body for the sport, remains steadfast in its commitment to ensuring the integrity of equipment testing and providing transparent communication.

As the National Governing Body of the sport of pickleball, we strive to uphold the standards and values of certifications, rules, and regulations to promote integrity of the sport and fairness for all players.

USA Pickleball today announced a clarification of why the Chorus Fire EX and SX paddles were removed from the approved list of certified paddles.

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.

USA Pickleball is dedicated to preserving the sport’s equity and accessibility for players of all skill levels and varying abilities.

USA Pickleball rolls out several industry-firsts at Nationals following the Nov. 1 Coefficient of Restitution (PBCoR) test launch

ASTM is one of the world’s largest international standards developing organizations, publishing some 13,000 standards each year.

Sports and Fitness Industry Association, Element Space & Defense and equipment manufacturers collaborate on development.