Archive · 10 Aug 2025
Amateur Pickleball Introduces Paddle Testing for Fair Play
Pickleball, a popular sport, is making sure all paddles are fair.
They're using a special machine called the GNG Machine to test paddles at both pro and amateur games.
This machine checks if the paddles meet the rules.
Organizations like DUPR and UPA-A are using it to keep the game fair, and PickleballTournaments.com is helping too.
This change will begin soon in several countries, to ensure that the player's skill, not the paddle, determines the winner.
Paddle testing equipment is being introduced at the amateur level in pickleball.
The Go-No-Go (GNG) Machine is the testing device for both professional and amateur paddles.
DUPR will use the GNG Machine at top-tier club and sanctioned amateur tournaments.
The UPA-A will deploy the GNG Machine at premier events, including championships.
PickleballTournaments.com has designated the GNG Machine as its official paddle deflection testing partner.
- Who
- DUPR, UPA-A, and PickleballTournaments.com are implementing the testing.
- What
- Paddle deflection testing is being implemented at amateur pickleball events.
- When
- Implementation begins this month.
- Where
- Across the US, Australia, India, Malaysia, South Korea, Vietnam, China, and Canada.
- Why
- To ensure fairness and integrity in the game.
- Testing Device
- Go-No-Go (GNG) Machine
- Organizations Involved
- DUPR, UPA-A, PickleballTournaments.com
- Events included
- Amateur State Championship Series, PPA Challenger Series, MLP
- Focus
- Competitive Integrity
- Deployment Start
- This Month