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September 4, 2026 | Equipment | Pickleball Stories | featuredWhen USA Pickleball set out to develop a new approach to measuring paddle spin, creating the test itself was only part of the challenge. The organization also needed the technology and equipment ...
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July 8, 2026 | Blog | EquipmentAfter careful consideration of stakeholder feedback received during the comment period, along with additional internal validation testing, USA Pickleball has finalized the following updates ...
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May 28, 2026 | EquipmentUSA Pickleball is committed to upholding the integrity of paddle certification through rigorous, standardized testing procedures to ensure fair play and compliance with established performance ...
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April 20, 2026 | EquipmentUSA Pickleball (USAP), the National Governing Body for the sport of pickleball in the U.S., has launched a new Certification Program in partnership with Firefly Sports Testing, marking a ...
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March 19, 2026 | EquipmentUSA Pickleball rolled out a new paddle-testing program at Golden Ticket tournaments earlier this year.
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January 16, 2026 | EquipmentUSA Pickleball and Pickleball Instruments are set to launch a groundbreaking paddle field-testing program designed to bring professional-level equipment verification to amateur competition, ...
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December 19, 2025 | EquipmentLeading organizations join together in Anti-Counterfeit InitiativeRead More
Read story December 11, 2025 | EquipmentUSA Pickleball will implement Pickleball Instruments’ testing technology at USA Pickleball amateur tournaments to verify that paddles and other equipment meet approved performance and safety standards.
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June 3, 2025 | EquipmentUSA Pickleball (USA Pickleball) has reversed its decision to delist the 11mm Black Ace LG, which had previously been scheduled for removal from certification on July 1, 2025.
Read story May 9, 2025 | EquipmentUSA Pickleball, as the National Governing Body for the sport, remains steadfast in its commitment to ensuring the integrity of equipment testing and providing transparent communication.
Read story April 24, 2025 | EquipmentAs the National Governing Body of the sport of pickleball, we strive to uphold the standards and values of certifications, rules, and regulations to promote integrity of the sport and fairness ...
Read story February 18, 2025 | EquipmentUSA Pickleball today announced a clarification of why the Chorus Fire EX and SX paddles were removed from the approved list of certified paddles.
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