DUPR

How it works

DUPR uses a modified Elo-style algorithm. Before a match, it forms an expected score from the ratings on court. Afterward, your rating moves based on how you did against that expectation, not only on win or loss.

You get separate ratings for singles, gender doubles, and mixed doubles. Older age brackets can also get a dedicated age-group rating. Four factors matter most:

1. Performance vs. expectation. Scoring more points than expected can raise your rating; scoring fewer can lower it, even after a win.
2. Type of match. Verified club, league, and tournament results weigh more than self-posted matches. A two-out-of-three match usually counts more than one game.
3. Recency. Newer matches weigh more than older ones.
4. Match volume. More logged matches make the rating more stable. Your profile also shows a Reliability Score from 1% to 100%.

Quick example

A favored doubles team is expected to win big, but the final score is close. They still win, yet their rating can drop a little because they under-performed the expectation. The underdogs can gain rating after the loss because they out-performed the prediction. That gap versus expectation is the core of DUPR.

Common confusion

DUPR is not the same as a USA Pickleball tournament bracket or a casual “3.5” open-play label. Clubs may still group players by round numbers; DUPR itself is a continuous match-based rating. Winning does not always raise it, and losing does not always lower it.

DUPR’s published skill bands are:

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

Those are DUPR’s own groupings of the scale, not a rule for how every club seeds play.

FAQ

How do I get a first DUPR rating?
New accounts start as NR. You can get a rating from organizer-submitted matches, self-reported results in the DUPR app, a certified DUPR Coach starting rating, or a DUPR AI rating partner that rates from video. See DUPR’s How It Works page for current options.

Why did my rating go down after I won?
The system compares your result with the expected score. If you were heavily favored and won by less than expected, your rating can fall. An underdog who keeps it close can rise after a loss.

Do recreational matches count?
Yes, but weight depends on match type. Self-posted matches count less than verified club, league, or tournament matches entered through DUPR.

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