You have a DUPR
Use the crossover.
Find your DUPR in the scale below and start with the E.H. number beside it.
E.H. Pickleball Club
E.H. Player Ratings
One through nine. Not a judgment and not permanent—just a starting point that helps the person across the net make you work without running you off the court.
You do not have a DUPR
Read the descriptions.
Choose the game that looks like your average day—not your very best day.
You would rather not guess
Ask us on court.
An on-court rating takes about ten minutes and costs nothing.
The scale
Three bands. Three steps each.
Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced—each with a base, middle, and advanced step. DUPR is an approximate crossover, not a conversion. Your E.H. number is what places you here.
Beginner
1
Approx. DUPR
2.00–2.25
New Player
Never played, or close to it. Learning grip, serve, and where to stand. Can rally a few balls when fed gently.
2
Approx. DUPR
2.25–2.50
Beginner Intermediate
Knows the scoring and the kitchen. Can serve and return well enough to start a point. Rallies are short.
3
Approx. DUPR
2.50–3.00
Beginner Advanced
Sustains a rally off both sides. Gets to the net. Starting to dink on purpose rather than by accident.
Intermediate
4
Approx. DUPR
3.00–3.25
Intermediate Beginner
Gets to the kitchen line and stays there. Hits a recognizable third shot. Under pressure, the mechanics come apart.
5
Approx. DUPR
3.25–3.50
Intermediate
Reliable serve, return, and drop. Sustains dinks, places the ball to a side, and moves with a partner instead of beside one.
6
Approx. DUPR
3.50–3.75
Intermediate Advanced
Controls pace on purpose. Knows when to reset, speed it up, or do nothing. Errors are decisions rather than mistakes.
Advanced
7
Approx. DUPR
3.75–4.25
Advanced Beginner
Every shot is available under pressure. Reads opponents’ patterns, plays to them, and moves as a unit with a partner.
8
Approx. DUPR
4.25–4.75
Advanced
Few unforced errors. Attacks the right ball and lets the wrong one go. Fast hands, disciplined patience, and a plan every point.
9
Approx. DUPR
4.75+
Advanced Elite
Tournament level. Wins points by construction rather than power and exploits a weakness within a game or two.
Not sure?
Getting your number right is our job.
Ask at the desk, ask a pro, or come to morning open play. We would rather place you well than have you guess.
Rating questions, answered
Everything people actually ask.
What is this number, really?+
A shorthand for where your game is today, so we can put you on a court with people who make for a good game. It is not a grade or a ranking against the room.
Do I have to get one?+
No. Plenty of people simply show up and play. The number helps prevent sessions that feel far too easy or so difficult that you learn nothing.
How do I get mine?+
Come to a morning open-play block and play. A coach will watch, and you will leave knowing your number and why. There is no test or fee.
Does my DUPR or USAP rating carry over?+
It gives us a useful starting point, and the crossover is shown above. We still prefer to see you play once because ratings travel differently between systems.
Who sees my number?+
You and the club staff. It is not posted, placed on a leaderboard, or announced at the door.
What if I get a number I do not like?+
Tell us. It is our read on one session, and we can be wrong. Ask a coach to look again the next time you play—no forms or review window.
I have played for years, but only in a driveway. What am I?+
Come find out without pre-judging yourself. Driveway years count for more than people think and can also leave gaps in unusual places. Both are normal and fixable.
I am worried about being judged.+
Every person on the floor was a 1 at some point, including the coaches. A 1 is simply the day you started. What matters is coming back.
What if I am returning from an injury or years away?+
Tell us. We rate you where you are today, not where you used to be, and adjust as you return. There is no penalty for honesty about a body that is still healing.
Am I stuck playing only my level?+
No. Skill-arranged courts are one option, not the only way to play. Mornings and Saturdays stay open to everyone, and open courts are yours.
My spouse is a 6 and I am a 3. Can we play together?+
Of course. Ratings protect sessions where close games are the purpose—league nights, skill-banded evenings, and Coached Open Play. They do not separate families and friends.
I am a 7 and there is a 3 on my court. Now what?+
Play the game in front of you. A strong player choosing to help a newer player look good for an hour can create some of the best pickleball in the building.
What is the best way to help somebody?+
Give one useful idea, not five. Pick the single change that matters most right now. Rally with someone nervous, explain the kitchen again, or invite the person sitting alone to hit.
How do I improve my own game?+
Try Coached Open Play, face players slightly above you, and notice the shots you miss and what happens immediately afterward. Teaching someone else can sharpen your own understanding too.
How long until I move up?+
It depends on how often and how intentionally you play. Most players move a full number over a season rather than a month. The work between levels is meant to be real.
Does my number affect pricing?+
No. Ratings have nothing to do with membership tier or price. They exist only to help create better games.
“A Place For All” is not a poster in the lobby. It is why this rating exists. A new player gets a game they can play, a 9 gets a game that pushes them, and both belong in the building at the same time.