In just two months, Alex Crum defeated the #1 pickleball players in the world on both pro pickleball tours. Read his journey from first DUPR rating to signing with the PPA Tour—and what’s next in 2025.

Discover top pro serving tips from world #1 Federico Staksrud. Learn where to serve and why to take control of the point from shot one and improve your pickleball ratings.

The Global Pickleball Federation (GPF) supports DUPR as its official rating system, uniting global pickleball standards and empowering fair, data-driven competition worldwide.

Want to bring pickleball to your campus? This guide walks you through how to start a college pickleball club—from registering with your school to recruiting members, hosting matches, and competing at the national level.