CinchCourt
Start With Your DUPR. Climb the Court Class Ladder.
Bring your DUPR rating to set your starting tier, then win competitive games to climb five Court Class badges. Under the hood, we work hard to find fair games for every player.
Start Where You Belong
Set your first tier with a DUPR rating or a quick skill pick
Bring Your DUPR
Already have a DUPR rating? Enter it when you sign up and we place you at the right Court Class from game one.
New to Pickleball?
No DUPR, no problem. Pick a skill level, Beginner, Intermediate, or Expert, and we set your starting tier. You climb from there.
Competitive Counts. Casual Doesn't.
Only competitive games move your Court Class. Casual queues let you play relaxed, with no pressure and no consequences.
Earn Your Place. Wear Your Tier.
Five progression badges that mark every milestone — the satisfaction of leveling up, made visible
Bronze Dinker
Where every player begins
Silver Driver
Finding your rhythm
Gold Volleyer
A force on the court
Platinum Smasher
Among the best at your park
Diamond Ace
The apex of pickleball
How Badges Work
Steady, visible progression — not just a number that moves a tenth
Play Competitive
Join a competitive queue. Your match goes through real matchmaking and the result counts toward your Court Class.
Climb Sub-Tiers
Each tier has three sub-levels (I, II, III), so you feel steady progress instead of waiting for one big jump.
Unlock the Next Tier
Hit the next tier threshold and your badge advances. New color, new design, a real milestone.
Chase Diamond Ace
The apex: Diamond Ace. Reserved for the top of the rating ladder. Only the best wear the crown.
Fair Games, Without the Math
You play. We do the work to make every game count.
Leaderboards by Badge
Rankings show your tier — not a four-decimal rating
Global Leaderboards
See where you stand among players everywhere — ranked by badge tier so the climb is clear, not cryptic.
Park Leaderboards
Become the top tier at your favorite court. Local rankings show the badges of who's playing where.
Rating & Badges FAQ
How rating and progression work on CinchCourt
How does CinchCourt track my pickleball rating?
CinchCourt shows your skill as a Court Class badge that climbs as you win competitive matches. If you already have a DUPR rating, you can enter it when you sign up to set your starting tier.
What are progression badges?
CinchCourt awards tier badges that mark your progress through five levels: Bronze Dinker, Silver Driver, Gold Volleyer, Platinum Smasher, and Diamond Ace. Badges give you the satisfaction of leveling up without staring at a number after every game.
How do I level up my badge?
Win competitive matches and your Court Class climbs. Each tier has three sub-levels (I, II, III), so you see steady progression instead of waiting for one big jump.
Do casual games affect my rating?
No. Only competitive matches move your Court Class. Casual queues let you play relaxed, with no rating consequences.
Do I need a DUPR account already?
No. If you have a DUPR rating you can enter it to set your starting tier. If you don't, just pick a skill level and start playing. Your Court Class takes it from there.
How are leaderboards ranked?
Leaderboards on CinchCourt rank players by badge tier — not by raw rating numbers. The focus is on the climb, not the decimals.
Ready to Earn Your First Badge?
Download CinchCourt, play your first competitive match, and start the climb.