Pickleball Ratings Explained: What Is DUPR and Why Does It Matter?
- Nazim Louadah
- 13 minutes ago
- 2 min read
If you’ve been around the courts, you’ve heard people say, “I’m a 3.5,” or “She’s pushing 4.0.”Or maybe someone’s asked, “Do you have a DUPR rating?”
And you’re like… what does that even mean?
Don’t worry—we’ve got you. Here’s a clear, simple guide to pickleball ratings, DUPR, and why you should care.
✅ What Is DUPR?
DUPR = Dynamic Universal Pickleball Rating.
It’s a global system that gives players a real-time skill rating between 2.0 and 8.0, based on match results, not opinions.
The higher your DUPR, the stronger your competitive level.
🎯 Why Does Your Rating Matter?
Better Matches: Play people at your skill level for fun, fair games.
League & Tournament Placement: Many leagues and tournaments use DUPR to create fair brackets.
Track Progress: See your improvement over time with a clear number.
Set Goals: Want to go from 3.0 to 3.5? DUPR shows when you get there.
🏓 How Is DUPR Calculated?
✅ Match Results: Singles and doubles games count.
✅ Opponent’s Rating: Beating higher-rated players helps you climb faster.
✅ Point Differential: Not just wins/losses, but how close the games are.
✅ Rec Play Counts: You can submit scores from Open Play and rec games, not just tournaments.
The more games you play and log, the more accurate your rating becomes.
🧐 What’s a “Good” DUPR Rating?
2.5–3.0: Beginner/recreational level
3.0–3.5: Intermediate (most players here)
3.5–4.0: Advanced rec, local tournament level
4.0–4.5: Competitive tournament level
4.5+: High-level tournament/elite players
📲 How Do You Get a DUPR Rating?
1️⃣ Download the DUPR app (iOS or Android).
2️⃣ Create a free account.
3️⃣ Log your games (with scores and opponents).
4️⃣ Watch your rating adjust as you play more.
🏠 How We Use DUPR at BPW
At Bloomington Pickleball Warehouse, we use DUPR for:
League placements to ensure competitive balance.
DUPR ladder nights to help you level up.
Tracking your progress from beginner to advanced.
Helping you find practice partners at your level.
🏁 TL;DR
✅ DUPR = Your official pickleball skill rating.
✅ Helps you get better matches, track progress, and play competitive events.
✅ Free to use, easy to log games, and widely adopted.
👉 Ready to get your DUPR rating? Join a DUPR ladder or league at BPW now and start tracking your growth.
Level up your game. See your number. And have more fun while you’re at it.

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