Compliance and rules
The rules prohibit, among other things, delamination (the layers of the paddle separating), holes, cracks, and rough textures on the hitting surface. This section reviews what is tolerated and how to check.
The articles
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Pickleball paddle delamination: causes, signs, and consequences
Learn why the layers separate and why this changes how the ball behaves.
About 4 min
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Worn core or peeling face: telling which one is the cause
Diffuse wear can be told apart from localized peeling before deciding what to do next.
About 4 min
- In depth
Damaged paddle in a match: what the rules say
A damaged or repaired paddle and the rules of play.
About 4 min
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Dead paddle: sound, touch and visual signs to check
A few simple tests make it easy to recognize a paddle that has lost its responsiveness.
About 3 min
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Warranty repair: step-by-step process for a defective paddle
Wording a request and knowing the applicable deadlines becomes straightforward.
About 3 min