The game of pickleball just got a whole lot smarter, and getting your official DUPR rating has never been easier, thanks to a game-changing collaboration that's electrifying courts worldwide. DUPR, the gold standard in pickleball ratings, has announced a massive expansion of its partnership with Save My Play, integrating cutting-edge AI camera technology directly into clubs.
Key Game Changers:
- Automated DUPR Ratings: Say goodbye to manual submissions; AI cameras record, analyze, and update your DUPR score seamlessly.
- Frictionless Experience: Players simply step on court, activate recording with gestures, and let the tech handle the rest – no app downloads or pre-setup needed.
- Club Revenue Boost: Facilities can now offer live streaming, sponsor branding, and multi-court coverage, opening new financial avenues.
- Data-Driven Play: The system provides deep insights into shot quality, movement, and consistency, fueling player development like never before.
The AI Revolution Hits the Pickleball Court
Historically, one of the biggest hurdles to accurate player ratings has been the painstaking process of recording, analyzing, and submitting match footage. DUPR and Save My Play are tackling this head-on. Their expanded collaboration introduces an AI-powered camera system that turns this complex task into an effortless experience.
Imagine walking onto a court, ready for your match. With a simple gesture, the Save My Play cameras spring to life, capturing every serve, volley, and dink in crisp HD. There's no need for complicated apps or account setups; the system is designed for instant play. This innovative approach is removing the traditional barriers, making pickleball ratings more accessible to every player.
From Court to Rating: The Automated Journey
Seamless Capture, Smart Analysis
The brilliance lies in the seamless flow from play to data. These compact, lightweight cameras are built for easy installation across numerous courts. They don't just record; they intelligently cut out downtime between points and automatically generate highlights, giving players digestible recaps of their performance.
Once the match concludes, the footage feeds directly into PB Vision, DUPR's sophisticated AI analysis engine. This powerful system meticulously evaluates every aspect of play, from shot quality and movement to court positioning and consistency. The result? AI-assisted DUPR ratings that are not only faster to acquire but also incredibly accurate, upholding the integrity of the results-based progression that DUPR is known for.
Unlocking New Value for Players and Clubs
DUPR CEO Tito Machado emphasized the core goal: expanded access. By reducing friction in how players enter the DUPR ecosystem, the partnership makes it easier for more matches to count toward official ratings, while still maintaining data accuracy through structured AI analysis.
For Save My Play co-founder David Fox, the vision goes even further—bringing high-quality video and analytics to every court. With direct integration into PB Vision and DUPR, every recorded match becomes instantly valuable, giving players immediate performance feedback while helping clubs deepen engagement with their communities.
Beyond player experience, the impact on facilities is equally significant. Clubs and tournament operators can now turn courts into content-ready spaces, with tools for live streaming, sponsor branding, and multi-court coverage. This opens up new revenue streams while enhancing the overall spectator and player experience.
At its core, the partnership signals a shift toward a more connected pickleball ecosystem—where AI-driven capture, real-time analysis, and automated rating updates work together to create a faster, more accessible, and more data-rich pathway for players at every level.
