Pickleball players will often ask: “What is your DUPR?”

The DUPR rating system provides a data-driven measure of a player’s current pickleball skill level based on actual match performance. Unlike systems where players identify themselves as beginner, intermediate, or advanced, a player’s DUPR rating changes as they continue to play and log results.

If you are new to the platform, you can also read more about what DUPR is and why players use it.

Below is a basic overview of how the DUPR rating system works.

What Is a DUPR Rating?

A DUPR (Dynamic Universal Pickleball Rating) is essentially a rating of your pickleball skill level.

New players start as NR (Not Rated) before being assigned a rating on a scale from 2.000 to 8.000:

• 2.000–2.999: Novice
• 3.000–3.999: Intermediate
• 4.000–4.999: Advanced
• 5.000–8.000: Professional

As you add more match history, your DUPR rating adjusts to better reflect your current level of play.

Looking for more information on pickleball ratings in general? Read Understanding All Pickleball Ratings.

How Does the DUPR Rating System Work?

The DUPR rating system compares how you perform with the expected result of a match using your rating and your opponents’ ratings.

Before a match, DUPR uses the ratings of all players involved to determine an expected outcome.

Afterward:

• Perform above expectations: Your rating may increase.
• Perform as expected: Your rating may change very little.
• Perform below expectations: Your rating may decrease.

This means the DUPR rating system is not based only on whether you win or lose. Your performance compared with the expected score also matters.

To learn more, read How Your DUPR Rating Is Calculated or visit How DUPR Works.

What Factors Influence My DUPR Rating?

There are four key factors that influence the DUPR rating system.

1. Performance vs. Expectations

DUPR measures your actual match performance against what was expected based on the ratings of the players involved.

If you perform better than expected, your rating may rise. If you perform below expectations, it may decrease.

2. Type of Match Played

Not all matches hold equal value.

Verified matches reported from:

• Tournament play
• League play
• Club play
• Other organized events

can carry more weight than self-posted recreational matches.

You can learn more about DUPR Verified events.

3. Match Recency

Recent matches carry more weight when determining your rating because they provide a more accurate picture of the player you are today.

If your skill level improves over time, continuing to play and log matches helps your DUPR rating reflect your more recent performance.

4. Number of Matches Played

The more matches you play, the more data DUPR has available to evaluate your skill level.

Playing consistently can also help strengthen your Reliability Score, which reflects how confidently your match history supports your current rating.

For more information, read about how the DUPR Reliability Score works.

How Does DUPR Work in Doubles Play?

For doubles play, DUPR uses each player’s individual rating to determine the strength of the two teams. The teams are then compared to predict an expected result.

• Perform better than expected → your rating may increase.
• Perform below expectations → your rating may decrease.

Your recent match history and the amount of data available about your performance can also affect how much your individual rating changes.

For more information about singles, doubles, and tournament results, check out DUPR’s Rating and Algorithm FAQ.

How Can I Obtain a DUPR Rating?

There are several ways to obtain a DUPR rating:

• Participate in a DUPR-reported tournament
• Join a DUPR league or club event
• Report eligible match results
• Get evaluated through eligible rating opportunities
• Continue playing and adding match history

Once eligible results are submitted to DUPR, your DUPR rating can be calculated and updated as you continue to play.

If you are just getting started, read DUPR’s guide to starting your pickleball journey.

Understanding the DUPR rating system can help you track your development, find players around your skill level, and make more informed decisions about leagues and tournaments.

Visit DUPR to get started and begin building your match history.