USA Pickleball (USAP)
Equipment tested against the USA Pickleball specification and, if it passes, published on the public paddle list. Most club and amateur play references this list.
Verify a model on the public list before quoting it to a buyer.
Certification
Two approval routes. We tell you which one covers your model.
USA Pickleball and UPA-A publish separate lists. A model on one is not automatically on the other, and printing "approved" on a box without checking is a commercial risk, not a copywriting detail.
UPA-A
The route introduced with the professional tour. Some professional events require it. It is a separate application and a separate list.
If your buyer sells into pro events, ask which list their event checks.
Model status
| Model | Product | Status |
|---|---|---|
| KP-C16-T700 | Carbon Pro 16 | USAP approved |
| KP-C16-PP | Thermo Control 16 | USAP approved |
| KI-SET-04 | Club Starter Set | USAP approved — set components |
| KB-03 | Tournament Ball 3-Pack | USAP listed |
| KP-F14 | Glide Fiber 14 | In certification |
| KP-C14-T300 | Carbon Edge 14 | In certification |
Status is maintained in the content management system and updated when a listing changes. If a model is not listed here, it is not approved — ask before you print anything on a box.
What we send with an approved order
- The model number exactly as it appears on the public list
- A link to the list entry so your buyer can verify it
- Declaration of conformity for the shipment, on request
- Barcode and packaging artwork checked against the listing