As most notably demonstrated by last year’s NFL Deflategate Scandal, any sport needs to control the elements of the craft if it is to be taken seriously. Pickleball is no exception. To assure that ratings, rules, etc. are valid for everyone, specifications need to be maintained for paddles, courts,pickleballs, etc.

As recently noted by the USAPA on several fronts:

“Pickleball-Now green indoor ball and the new Onix outdoor “Pure” ball will not be approved for sanctioned tournament play after May 1st, 2016. There will also be other balls that do not meet the new specifications.”

I would encourage all pickleball enthusiasts to join the USAPA. They support us so let’s support them. You will receive the USAPA newsletter which includes updates to the rules and specification changes for paddles, balls, etc. There are other benefits as well.

Find out more about USAPA membership by CLICKING HERE.