First, create your new manufacturer account at http://equipment.usapickleball.org/. Click on “Manufacturer Sign-up” up at the top. Once the account submission is reviewed and accepted you can put in equipment sub

For paddle submissions, we currently require:

• EIGHT(8) paddles for new submissions
• SEVEN(7) paddles for similarity submissions

For ball submissions, we currently require:

• ELEVEN(11) balls for inspection, testing, and archival.

These are sent to FOUR(4) different addresses, clearly detailed in the online instructions. Per the online guidance, FIVE(5) paddles are required for paddle SIMILARITY submissions. Different colorways are accepted across the recipients provided the paddle is otherwise identical (graphics, finishing process, etc.).

Yes. Dyes will interact with the material chemistry and yield different properties. A differential naming convention of XXXXXX-Neon, XXXXXX-Yellow is acceptable.

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We do not return paddles or balls submitted for testing. We cannot guarantee non-destructive testing by the EEC and need to keep copies of the paddles for possible future reference. 

Our certification testing is conducted by Chesapeake Labs, a National Technical Systems (NTS) entity. We do state that testing and documentation, and reporting of results may take up to 8 weeks to allow for varying workloads, and advise that this time frame be built into product launch planning. 

Our expedited testing option is currently not available, but we hope to reinstate this option in the future. 

We do require that your submission exhibit final graphics (manufacturer’s name and model name must be on the face), including the USA Pickleball licensed logo or text treatment. Please refer to this link for that information – http://equipment.usapickleball.org/product-licensing/

A Similarity submission is a paddle that uses identical materials, manufacturing, and surface finishing process as a previously approved paddle. Its model name will need to be differentiated from the basis paddle.

NOTE: Similarity submissions may only be referenced to paddles that have been fully tested (not previous Similarity submissions). Only paddles Certified after Jan 1, 2021, may be used as an origin paddle for applications for Certification by Similarity.

Yes. Specific test platform fixtures, configurations, and profiles are available if you have compatible equipment to conduct internal testing. If not, we offer economical pre-production /prototype testing services – please see the pricing schedule.