Cracked Paddles Podcast (Pickleball Podcast)

We Challenged the New DUPR Algorithm ft. DUPR CEO Tito Machado


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Alex Crum and Kevin Dong sit down with DUPR CEO Tito Machado to unpack the biggest change in pickleball ratings history. In this episode of Cracked Paddles, Tito breaks down DUPR's revamped algorithm—what’s changed, why it matters, and how it impacts players at every level. It’s no longer just about wins and losses. From rally scoring adjustments to performance-weighted matches, we dive deep into the math and the mission behind the update.

Whether you’re a casual rec player or a tournament grinder, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.

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00:00 – Intro 05:20 – What was the motivation for updating the algorithm? 07:30 – What are the changes that were made? 13:15 – Midwest Sports 15:45– Moving up in a loss vs going down in a win 18:00 – Removing the third decimal point 20:30 – Beating expectations 28:30 - Will top pros see a deflation due to early rounds? 32:40 - Match data decay 37:15 - The more data the better 40:40 - How will infrequent players be affected? 45:35 - Striving for accuracy 51:20 - What to look forward to

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