Guides on equipment that meets official pickleball standards, including USAP-approved paddles, banned paddles, and certification rules. Use this section to ensure your gear qualifies for recreational and tournament play.
Banned Pickleball Paddles 2025: The Complete USAP & UPA-A List of Illegal, Decertified, and Removed Models You just fought through a tough bracket. The referee approaches, clipboard in hand, and points to your paddle. “Sorry, that model was decertified this morning,” they say. “You’re disqualified.” Even if you only play local events, questions about Banned…
UPA-A Approved Paddle List + Certification Guide UPA-A Approved List Updated: November 26, 2025 • Coverage: 26 brands, 123 models Quick Summary: The UPA-A paddle list is the new standard for professional pickleball. If you compete on the PPA Tour or in MLP, you must use a UPA-A certified paddle. Recreational and amateur players can…
Check if your paddle is USA Pickleball approved and tournament-legal – and see what that really means. Unlike the official database, this live-updated USAP Approved Paddle List doesn’t just show the names; it allows you to search, see what’s new, and check which paddles were banned this year. Last updated: December 13, 2025 (Updated Daily)…