18/10/2026
ONE SPORT. ONE STANDARD.
The paddles pictured here represent one submission to USA Pickleball. Three similarity applications. Two new models.
40 paddles. Six shipping addresses. Over US$20,000 in fees. A two month wait.
For results within two weeks, add another US$10,000.
To certify these same paddles with UPA-A, we would face a similar process and additional costs.
Pickleball currently has two governing bodies with overlapping rules but different tests. The result is a costly process for manufacturers and confusion for players.
At Six Zero, we have invested over US$500,000 in laboratory equipment. Even with those resources, we are sometimes left scratching our heads over testing outcomes. We also have concerns about the consistency and transparency of onsite testing methods.
Our sport deserves clear standards, transparent testing, and fair representation for everyone.
We stand with UPA-A’s call for dialogue and support a single, unified governing body.
One sport. One standard. A stronger future for pickleball.
Dale Young
Founder, Six Zero