According to multiple sources, the UPA-A (the governing body for the UPA) is about to announce that beginning in 2025, paddle brands must pay $100,000 per year and $5,000 per paddle for certification and regulation.

All current USA Pickleball-approved paddles will be sunset 🌅 at the end of that year for UPA (#PPA Tour and #MLP ) events. #Pickleball #new