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Stay informed with the latest updates from USA Pickleball Organization in our USAP News category. We dive into the hottest news shaking up the courts across the nation. From thrilling tournament results and rising stars to groundbreaking initiatives and community events, stay tuned for all the excitement and developments propelling pickleball to new heights. Get ready for an action-packed report on everything USA Pickleball.

Founded in 1984 as the USA Pickleball Association (USAPA), USA Pickleball has a long history of promoting and supporting the sport, focusing on tournament organization, player development, and advocacy at all levels.

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New Paddle Performance Test by USAP Aims to Create Fairness, But Raises Equipment Regulation Challenges

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Paddle Performance Test by USAP: The United States of America Pickleball (USAP) has officially announced the launch of its Paddle/Ball Coefficient of Restitution (PBCoR) test in the fourth quarter of 2024. The test has been in development for the...

USA Pickleball Announces Huge Prize Pool and Membership Fee Increase

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USA Pickleball Announces Huge Prize Pool: USA Pickleball has revealed an exciting $225,000 prize pool for its upcoming national championships in October. The prize money will be distributed across multiple divisions, including Pros, Champions Pros, and Masters Pro. These...

The Evolution of Pickleball Equipment Testing: Ensuring Fair Play and Performance

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Pickleball equipment testing has evolved significantly since the sport was created nearly 60 years ago. USA Pickleball has led these advancements, enhancing standards for pickleball paddles and balls. This evolution ensures fair play and better equipment performance for all...

How to Become a Certified Pickleball Referee: A Step-by-Step Guide

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How to Become a Certified Pickleball Referee: Pickleball enthusiasts interested in officiating can become certified referees through a structured process outlined by USA Pickleball. This certification is essential for those looking to enhance their skills and officiate matches in...

JOOLA Responds to Paddle Testing Changes: The Retirement of the MOD TA-15 Perseus

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JOOLA Responds to Paddle Testing Changes: JOOLA, a leading manufacturer of pickleball paddles, is making headlines again as the USAP (USA Pickleball) announced a new paddle testing sweep. The JOOLA Perseus 14mm Mod TA-15 and JOOLA Perseus 16mm Mod...

Mercer Bucks Pickleball Spring Classic Will Bring Top Talent to New Jersey

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Mercer Bucks Pickleball Spring Classic: The Mercer Bucks Pickleball Club will host its Spring Classic Tournament from March 21 to March 23, 2025. This event, sanctioned by USA Pickleball, will be held at the club’s state-of-the-art indoor facility in...

New Regulations in the 2025 USA Pickleball Rulebook: A Guide for All Players

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The USA Pickleball Rulebook has released its rulebook for the 2025 season, bringing key changes for tournament and recreational players. New regulations on scoring and player behavior, along with clarifications on existing rules, aim to improve the game for...

Navigating the New USA Pickleball Rulebook for FY2025: What Pickleball Players Need to Know?

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The USA Pickleball Rulebook for FY2025 is now available online, introducing a series of changes that will impact tournament players and recreational enthusiasts. Following the significant adjustments made in 2023, this year’s updates primarily focus on clarifications and minor...

USA Pickleball Bans JOOLA MOD TA-15 Perseus Paddle Under New Performance Standards

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USA Pickleball Bans JOOLA MOD TA-15 Perseus Paddle: The USA Pickleball Association (USAP) has announced it will retire the JOOLA MOD TA-15 Perseus paddle from competitions starting July 1, 2025. This decision aligns with new USAP guidelines that prohibit...

Fair Competition in Pickleball: USA Pickleball Bans High-Advantage Paddles

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USA Pickleball Bans High-Advantage Paddles: USA Pickleball has announced a ban on certain pickleball paddles that exceed testing standards, known for their excessive trampoline effect. This decision aims to maintain fair play and competitive balance in the sport. The...

ECT Winter Thriller Pickleball Tournament Announced for 2025

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ECT Winter Thriller Pickleball Tournament: The 2nd Annual ECT Winter Thriller will take place in Niceville, Florida, from February 28 to March 2, 2025. This USA Pickleball Sanctioned event is open to players of all levels, featuring men’s singles,...

Sacramento Open: A Golden Ticket to the 2025 Biofreeze USA Pickleball National Championships

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As a designated “Golden Ticket” event by USA Pickleball, the Sacramento Open offers gold medal winners a unique chance to pre-register for the 2025 Biofreeze USA Pickleball National Championships in November. Professional players will compete for a share of...

Marco Island Winter Classic Draws Pickleball’s Top Talent for Two-Day Event

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The Marco Island Winter Classic, a USAP-sanctioned pickleball tournament, will take place on February 1-2, 2025, at the Marco YMCA in Marco Island, Florida. The event will feature mixed doubles on Saturday, followed by men’s and women’s doubles on...

2024 Biofreeze USA Pickleball National Championships Delivers 3.6 Million Dollars Boost to Mesa

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The 2024 Biofreeze USA Pickleball National Championships delivered record-breaking numbers, bringing an estimated $3.6 million economic boost to Mesa, Arizona, during its nine-day run from November 9–17 at the Arizona Athletic Grounds. The event showed over 2,600 athletes from...

Happy Trails Classic Pickleball Tournament Kicks Off 2025 with Exciting New Events!

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The Happy Trails Classic pickleball tournament returns for its 19th year this January. The weeklong event, set for January 13–19, 2025, features men’s, women’s, and mixed doubles for players aged 50 and older at the Happy Trails Resort in Surprise,...

Pickleball Gold for Sequim: Pauline Geraci’s Stellar USA Pickleball National Championships Victory

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Pickleball Gold for Sequim: Sequim’s Pauline Geraci made history at the 2024 Biofreeze USA Pickleball National Championships in Mesa, Arizona, emerging as the first National Champion from the Sequim Picklers pickleball group. Geraci, competing in the women’s doubles tournament...

2025 Golden Ticket Tournaments: Secure the Spot at the USA Pickleball Nationals

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2025 Golden Ticket Tournaments: For amateur pickleball players, the Golden Ticket tournaments represent the exclusive route to compete in the USA Pickleball National Championships. As the premier event in the sport, Nationals attracts the best players, and winning a...

2025 Fun In The Sun All For Charity Pickleball Event Promises Excitement and Philanthropy

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The 2025 Fun In The Sun All For Charity Pickleball Tournament is set to take place from March 3–5, 2025, at the Palm Ridge Recreation Center in Sun City West, Arizona. This USA Pickleball-sanctioned event promises intense competition and...

USAP’s Line Call Rules- Clear Guidelines on Line Calls and the Non-Volley Zone in Pickleball

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USAP’s Line Call Rules: In pickleball, precise line calls are essential for maintaining the integrity of the game. According to USAP rules, any ball that contacts any part of any line, excluding the non-volley zone line on a serve,...

The USAP Two-Bounce Rule: A Game Changer for Pickleball Rallies

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The USAP Two-Bounce Rule: In pickleball, the USAP (USA Pickleball Association) enforces a rule that changes the way the game begins. The two-bounce rule dictates that after the ball is served, the receiving team must allow it to bounce...
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