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SPORTIME Pickleball partners with DUPR (Dynamic Universal Pickleball Rating) to adopt DUPR as the official rating system across all SPORTIME clubs. This collaboration aims to promote level-based play and enhance the pickleball experience for players of all levels. SPORTIME’s extensive network of pickleball courts in New York and upcoming state-of-the-art facilities will offer dynamic opportunities for competitive and social play using DUPR's gold-standard rating system. Together, they work to unify and grow the sport of pickleball in the U.S.

Osaka World USA partnered with DUPR to enter the rapidly growing pickleball market, driven by a shared passion for community and sport. By collaborating with DUPR, Osaka aims to increase brand awareness, particularly among collegiate players, by offering stylish, high-performance equipment and fostering a sense of belonging. This partnership is set to enhance Osaka's presence in the pickleball space, targeting the sport's most innovative and influential players, while also contributing to the sport's growth and legitimacy in the U.S.

Osaka World, a leading European sports and lifestyle brand, partners with DUPR as the official apparel sponsor for collegiate pickleball in the US. This collaboration marks Osaka's entry into the American racquet sports market, aiming to support the rapid growth of collegiate pickleball. The partnership will enhance opportunities for athletes to compete in DUPR's expanding tour of regional and national events.