PBCOR / IMU-based independent paddle testing [developing]
Key Questions
When is the PBCOR and IMU-based independent paddle testing rolling out?
USA Pickleball and Pickleball Instruments plan a rollout in January 2026. Golden Ticket testing indicates a 6% failure rate with RFID checks.
Which paddles achieved high spin rates in John Kew's PBCOR tests?
RPM Q2 EPP reached 2300+ RPM with PBCoR .43; CRBN TruFoam Barrage hit 2300+ RPM and SW109. Franklin C45 achieved ~60 mph and 2250+ RPM, while Selkirk Boomstik recorded 43 MPH/2000 RPM.
What is the approval status of paddles like 11Six24 Pegasus and others in PBCOR testing?
11Six24 Pegasus 16mm is PBCoR approved with SW109-111 and TW7.2; Enhance MPP Turbo is USAP approved. Diadem Edge is queued, along with JOOLA Hyperion CFS, Six Zero Vulcan, and Vatic Pro.
USA Pickleball + Pickleball Instruments Jan 2026 rollout; Golden Ticket 6% fail RFID. New JustPaddles labs: Gravity Honeyfoam Reserve 41.59 MPH/1402 RPM (85th/83rd %ile)/3.20 SD; 3S Magnus VANGUARD 41.33 MPH/916 RPM (82nd/34th)/4.15 SD. John Kew: 11Six24 Vapor HexGrit 98%/zero spin loss; RPM Q2/CRBN TruFoam/Selkirk Boomstik/others queued incl. JOOLA Hyperion CFS/Vatic Pro.