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USA Pickleball

Approved Equipment

The trusted leader in pickleball equipment testing since 2010, USA Pickleball sets the standard for innovation. We are dedicated to advancing the sport through advanced technology and ensuring pickleball remains accessible to all.

This website provides access to USA Pickleball-approved paddles and balls and allows manufacturers to submit their equipment for testing and certification.

If you are not already a member, please consider joining USA Pickleball – your member fees will help support grassroots programs, equipment standards, acoustic research and resources to support the pickleball community. Click here to learn more.

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Statement from USA Pickleball Regarding the Ronbus Ripple Paddle
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.

Paddle Certification Updates

USA Pickleball is dedicated to preserving the sport’s equity and accessibility for players of all skill levels and varying abilities. To ensure consistency and maintain the integrity of the sport, we’ve introduced an enhanced…

USA Pickleball Launches Industry First Real-Time Analytics and AI-Driven Acoustic Assessment Tool

USA Pickleball rolls out several industry-firsts at Nationals following the Nov. 1 Coefficient of Restitution (PBCoR) test launch. Provided by VS Live, live pro-match level…

USA Pickleball Collaborates with ATSM International to Set Equipment Testing Standards That Aim to Ensure Quality and Safety

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

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A Sneak Peak

Behind the Scenes

Watch the videos below to get a sneak peek into the USA Pickleball equipment testing facility and the investments made to improve the quality of testing for our manufacturers and pickleball community.

Tour of Equipment Testing Facility

Curious about how USA Pickleball test and certify paddles? We’re giving a behind the scenes look at the testing process at Element U.S. Space and Defense, a third-party independent testing site.

Initial Stages of PBCoR Test

Testing paddles might be more fun than you thought! Here’s a sneak peek at the initial stages of the PBCoR test when it was still in its infancy.

A peek at some of our tests

Equipment testing involves innovative technology and intricate processes to make sure all paddles meet specific criteria. Here’s a peek behind the curtain at some of our tests including on of USA Pickleball’s favorites, the optical profilometer. 

Paddle Friction Testing

Paddle friction is an important part of equipment testing at USA Pickleball. Take a look at our testing process in action.

Hear From Equipment Manufacturers

USA Pickleball’s equipment testing couldn’t do what it does without input from the manufacturing community, players, officials and top-notch industry experts to fine tune the program.

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