Terms of use

By using Pickle & Spin you agree to these terms. In short: the site is for information, specs and prices are accurate only as of the dates shown, we earn commissions on some links, and you should confirm a paddle’s approval status on the official list before tournament play. If you do not agree, please do not use the site.

What the site provides

Pickle & Spin is an independent paddle comparison site. It offers a catalogue of makers’ published specs, a paddle finder, a compare tool, a copy of the USA Pickleball approved paddle list, a grip-size tool and buying guides. All of it is general information to help you research a purchase. None of it is professional, medical or coaching advice. Choosing a paddle, and deciding whether it suits your hand, your arm and your game, is your decision.

We do not test paddles. The finder and the guides apply published specs to published rules, which are set out on the editorial process page. A pick means the paddle’s published numbers match the answers you gave. It is not a promise that you will like how it plays.

Specs and prices may not be current

We do not warrant that any spec, price or availability shown on the site is complete, current or correct. Makers revise paddles and update their spec pages, sometimes without announcing it, and individual paddles can vary from the published figures. Each spec links to its source and shows the date we read it. If the maker’s page now says something different, the maker’s page is right.

Prices are accurate as of the date and time stated next to them. Amazon prices come from Amazon’s API and refresh daily. Maker-store prices are as read on the date shown. The price and availability shown by the retailer when you check out are the ones that apply to your purchase.

The tools and their results

The finder, compare tool and grip-size tool are aids, not guarantees. The finder’s output depends entirely on the answers you give and on the published specs in the catalogue. The grip-size tool follows the ruler method Selkirk publishes, and its result is an estimate from your own measurement, so measure carefully and, where you can, hold a paddle before you buy. A compare link records which paddles were chosen, but the specs and prices it shows are whatever the catalogue holds when the link is opened, which may differ from when it was shared.

Affiliate relationships

As an Amazon Associate, Pickle & Spin earns from qualifying purchases. Some other links are affiliate links too. It costs you nothing extra and never decides which paddles we list. We do not sell anything ourselves. There is no cart on Pickle & Spin, and any purchase you make is a contract between you and the retailer or maker, under its own terms, return policy and warranty. We are not a party to that sale and cannot handle orders, returns or warranty claims. Commissions do not affect which paddles we list or their order.

USA Pickleball approval

Our USAP lookup is a copy of the official USA Pickleball approved paddle list taken on 2026-11-08 and re-checked monthly. Approval can be granted or withdrawn between our checks, and model names can be similar enough to cause confusion. Before using a paddle in sanctioned play, confirm it on its official entry at equipment.usapickleball.org. We are not responsible for a paddle being ruled ineligible at an event. The same applies to UPA-A status, which should be confirmed on that organization’s own list.

Trademarks and independence

Pickle & Spin is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by USA Pickleball, UPA-A or any paddle maker. Brand names, model names, logos and other trademarks belong to their owners. We use them only to identify the products being compared. Their use does not imply any endorsement either way.

How you may use the site

• You may read the site, share links to any page, and share compare links with others.
• You may quote short passages with a link back to the page they came from.
• You may not copy the catalogue, the finder rules or substantial parts of the guides for republication, or present them as your own work.
• You may not scrape the site at a volume that degrades it for other visitors, attempt to break its security, or use it for anything unlawful.

External links

The site links to makers’ websites, Amazon, USA Pickleball, public player discussions and other sources. We link to them so you can check our numbers or make a purchase. We do not control those sites and are not responsible for their content, availability, accuracy or privacy practices. Their own terms apply once you leave Pickle & Spin.

Limitation of liability

The site is provided “as is” and “as available,” without warranties of any kind, express or implied, to the fullest extent the law allows. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Pickle & Spin and its operator are not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental or consequential loss arising from your use of the site, from reliance on its content, or from a purchase made through a link on it. That includes a paddle that turns out not to suit you, a price that changed, or a status that changed. Some jurisdictions do not allow certain limitations, so parts of this section may not apply to you.

Changes and governing law

We may update these terms. The date at the top of this page shows when they last changed, and continued use of the site after a change means you accept the updated terms. These terms are governed by the laws applicable where the site operator is based, without affecting any mandatory consumer protections you have where you live.

Contact

Questions about these terms: sukielovesupport@gmail.com. See also the privacy policy, the about page and the contact page.