Paddle Rating: Pickleball

Paddle

About this app

Paddle is the real-time pickleball companion that connects you with players at your court — right now.

FIND PLAYERS INSTANTLY
Open the app and see who's at your court. Paddle uses GPS to auto-detect your nearest court and shows every player currently checked in, who stopped by earlier today, and who's on the way. No group chats to scroll through, no guessing — just open and see.

ZERO-FRICTION CHECK-IN
Walk up to any court and Paddle checks you in automatically using geofencing. No buttons to tap, no QR codes to scan. Leave the court and you're checked out. It just works.

LOG MATCHES IN SECONDS
Tap a player, enter the score, and submit. Singles or doubles — Paddle handles both. Multi-game matches, team selection, and score entry all happen in one simple flow. Your opponents get a notification to confirm, and ratings update automatically.

A RATING YOU CAN TRUST
Paddle uses the Glicko-2 algorithm — the same system used in professional chess — to calculate your skill rating on a 2.0 to 8.0 scale. Every confirmed match adjusts your rating based on opponent strength, match outcome, and rating certainty. No self-reporting, no guesswork.

PLAN AHEAD
Create arrival plans so friends know when you're heading to the court. See popular times by hour, invite friends to join, and coordinate without a single text message. Friends can see your plans and jump in.

CONNECT WITH YOUR COMMUNITY
Add friends, message players directly, and build your local pickleball network. See friend activity, react to match results, and discover new players at your skill level.

17,000+ COURTS NATIONWIDE
Paddle covers courts across the United States with detailed information including court count, surface type, amenities, and photos. Find new places to play wherever you go.

DESIGNED FOR THE COURT
Paddle's dark interface is purpose-built for outdoor visibility in direct sunlight. No squinting at a bright white screen between games.

KEY FEATURES
• Real-time player presence at every court
• Automatic GPS check-in and checkout
• Quick match logging with instant rating preview
• Glicko-2 skill rating (2.0–8.0 scale)
• Arrival plans and friend coordination
• Direct messaging and group chat
• Court discovery with photos and amenities
• Popular times and activity indicators
• Push notifications for matches, invites, and friend activity
• DUPR rating integration

Paddle is free to use. Show up, play, and find your game.