How do You Determine your skill Level Pickleball Rating
Here are four recommendations for determining your Pickleball Rating and Skill Level. Contact us for more information on how to improve your skill and rating.
Create a DUPR Account
Dynamic Universal Pickleball Rating is the most accurate and only global rating system in Pickleball. All players, regardless of their age, gender, location, or skill, are rated on the same scale between 2.0-8.0 based on their match results.
DUPR is free and anyone can have a rating. One match result is all it takes to have a DUPR rating, and 5-10 match results is all it takes to have an even more accurate rating. If you’ve ever played in a Pickleball tournament you most likely already have a DUPR rating and can claim your account at mydupr.com or by downloading the iOS or Android app.
Please note, you must play against individuals who have a DUPR rating.
If you plan on improving your game, playing in tournaments, and going to the next level, you need a DUPR rating.
Performance vs Expectation
Each match has an expected score based on player ratings.
Score more than expected = your rating will move up.
Score less than expected = your rating will move down.
Type of Match
A club or tournament match influences your rating more than a self-posted one.
Type of Competition
Different types of matches count more towards your rating. For example, recreational matches have less of an impact on your rating, while DUPR club matches, and director uploaded tournaments have more of an impact.
Match Recency
Newer matches have a bigger impact on your rating than older ones.
Match Volume
Each match refines your rating; more match history leads to a more accurate and stable rating.
Create a UTR-P Account
As of April 17, 2024, USA Pickleball announced a partnership with UTR Sports as its technology, software, ratings/rankings partner for the National Governing Body’s tournaments, leagues, and recreational activities.
UTR-P is for players of all ages and levels, from beginners to pros. Players with match results receive a rating on a numerical scale of 1 to 10.0, while those without enough match results get a provisional rating (P1-P5) based on questionnaire responses.
Sign up for your account at Pickleball Ratings | How UTR-P Works (utrsports.net). After answering a few basic questions, you'll be given your provisional rating.
Players With Match Results Will Have a Numeric Rating
1.0 - Beginner
2.0 - Social/Casual
3.0 - Intermediate
4.0 to 4.9 - Advanced
5.0 to 10.0 - Expert/Professional
Players Without Match Results Will Have a Provisional Rating
P1 - Beginner
P2 - Social/Casual
P3 - Intermediate
P4 - Advanced
P5 - Expert/Professional
Certified Rating Specialist
The IPTPA Skill Level Rating System is used worldwide by IPTPA Certified Teaching Professionals and Rating Specialists to objectively test and develop the skills and performance of players. An IPTPA skill-level rating is a straightforward, reliable, and bias free measure of skill that is different from other ranking systems.
To find an IPTPA Certified Rating Specialist in your area, visit this link, Certified Members – IPTPA Pickle Ball Association, and look for those with the "CRS = Certified Rating Specialist" classification by their name.
Self-Rating
Pickleball players may "Self-Rate" themselves. Self-ratings are two digits (for instance, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, etc.). Whether you play in pickleball tournaments or a USA Pickleball member or not, you can have a two-digit self-rating.
As long as you’re honest with yourself – as in don’t give yourself too much credit or be too modest – you can come up with a fairly accurate rating.
Caution, overrating yourself can cause embarrassment!
To help determine your pickleball skill level, use the self-rating system below. Starting from the top, click the "+" sign on the right to read more about each Skill Rating. Find the one that best describes you.
Still Unsure?
Need help or having questions about the best method to determine your skill level? Contact us and we can help you.