A discussion is brewing in the pickleball community regarding a ratings controversy at the APP Newport Beach Tour.
Summary
- Organizers allowing players with significantly higher ratings in a lower bracket.
- APP Tour using UTPR instead of DUPR for ratings, leading to the confusion.
- Concerns raised about the lack of monitoring and regulation by the tournament.
Controversial Ratings
A user, asl477, questioned the presence of players with inflated ratings in a lower bracket at the APP Newport Beach Tour. The disparity in ratings, with some players having a DUPR of over 3.5, raised eyebrows among participants.
Community Response
User Shiitake17 explained that the APP Tour utilizes UTPR instead of DUPR for player ratings, which could explain the discrepancy. This choice in rating systems seemed to confuse and frustrate many players.
Tournament Oversight
SouthOrlandoFather pointed out that due to time constraints and limited resources, the tournament may struggle to actively monitor and regulate such rating discrepancies, leaving room for unfair advantages.