What are the paddle specifications under the 2026 rulebook?
Rule- Canada
- Pickleball Canada
- Club pickleball
- All ages
- 2026
- Players
- 2026 Official Rulebook
- DUPR
From rule 3.D of the 2026 rulebook:
- Size: length plus width, including any edge guard and butt cap, must not exceed 24 inches (60.96 cm). Paddle length must not exceed 17 inches (43.18 cm). No limit on thickness or weight.
- Markings: a clear brand and model name or number, plus the USA Pickleball Approved seal or text treatment. Older paddles made before that requirement must still be on the approved list for sanctioned play.
- Material: rigid, non-compressible material.
- Hitting surface must not have: holes, cracks, delamination or dents that break the surface; rough texturing; sandpaper characteristics; natural or synthetic rubber; moving parts that increase head momentum; anti-skid or textured paint or anything adding spin; or a reflective finish that could affect opponents' vision.
- Allowed changes: edge guard tape, weighted tape, adding or removing weights on an integrated weight system, replacing original grips or interchangeable faces, name decals, grip inserts, grip wrap, and handwritten pen identification marks. Decals and tape must not extend more than 1 inch above the top of the grip or more than 0.5 inch inside the paddle edge.
Added 25 Oct 2026