DUPR

What is DUPR in Pickleball?

DUPR, or Dynamic Universal Pickleball Rating, is a rating system designed to evaluate a player’s skill level in pickleball. Developed by Steve Kuhn in 2021, it offers a detailed and accurate measure of performance based on match results. Kuhn, who is also the founder of Major League Pickleball (MLP).

Aim– to create a free, easy-to-use rating system to help reduce geographic disparities in ratings. His goal is for pickleball to reach 40 million players by 2030.

Features of DUPR

• Dynamic Rating: Ratings are updated in real-time after each match, reflecting current performance.
• Scale: Players are rated on a scale from 2.000 to 8.000.
• Match Analysis: The system considers a player’s last 30 singles or 60 doubles matches, focusing on points won, victories, and match types.
• Inclusive: DUPR accounts for both recreational and tournament play, making it applicable to various players.
• Improvement Tool: The system helps players identify their skill level, find suitable opponents, and track their progress over time.

How is DUPR Calculated?

DUPR works by analyzing players’ match results to generate a real-time skill rating. Here’s how it operates and how the calculations are made:

How DUPR Works:

• Match Results: Each player’s performance is recorded, focusing on points won, match victories, and the types of matches played.
• Dynamic Updates: After each game, a player’s DUPR rating is recalibrated based on their latest performance, ensuring a continuously updated reflection of skill level.
• Match History: The system considers the most recent 30 singles or 60 doubles matches, ensuring the rating is based on a relevant sample of play.

• Points Won: Assesses the total points a player has won in matches, significantly impacting their rating.
• Victory Factors: Winning matches boosts the rating; losses may lower it based on the opponent’s rating.
• Opponent Strength: Ratings of opponents are considered, so defeating a higher-rated player has a greater positive effect.
• Weighted Outcomes: The margin of victory matters; a large win influences the rating more than a narrow win.
• Continuous Adjustment: Ratings are updated after each match to accurately reflect a player’s current skill level.

Recognized Associations for DUPR Ratings

• Pickleball.com: Uses DUPR for club, league, and ladder software.
• Pickleball Brackets: Incorporates DUPR for tournament management.
• Pickleball Tournaments: Utilizes DUPR for event management.
• UPA (United Pickleball Association): Official rating for its competitions.
• PPA (Professional Pickleball Association): Partners with DUPR for improved tournament experiences.
• MLP (Major League Pickleball): Uses DUPR as its official rating.
• Life Time: Adopts DUPR as its official rating.
• The Picklr: Incorporates DUPR for player ratings.
• National Team Pickleball League: Officially uses DUPR ratings.
• National Pickleball League: Accepts DUPR as its official rating.
• Pickleball England: Uses DUPR as its official rating.
• Asian Pickleball Association: Officially adopts DUPR ratings.
• Honcho Pickleball League: Unifies its league with DUPR.
• Summit County Pickleball: Adopts the DUPR rating system.
• PALA Pickleball Club: Recognized as a DUPR Platinum Club.
• NYC Pickleball: Encourages players to create DUPR accounts.