What paddles, balls and court size are official?

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Paddle: combined length and width (including edge guard and butt cap) no more than 24 inches, and length no more than 17 inches. There's no limit on thickness or weight (Rules 3.D.2, 3.D.3). The hitting surface can't have rough texture, sandpaper-like or rubber surfaces, or anything else that adds extra spin (Rule 3.D.5). Approval: paddles must show the "USA Pickleball Approved" seal or text. Older paddles made before that requirement must still be on the USA Pickleball approved paddle list for sanctioned play (Rule 3.D.1). Ball: any USA Pickleball approved ball can be used indoors or outdoors. Balls with larger holes are customarily used indoors and smaller holes outdoors (Rule 3.C). Court: 20 by 44 feet for both singles and doubles. The net is 36 inches high at the sidelines and 34 inches at the center (Rules 3.A.1, 3.B.6, 3.B.7). Avoid clothing that closely matches the ball color.