Global Rating System Introduces DUPR Forecast to Make Games More Competitive and Fun
Do you want to know if you’re favoured in your next match or the underdog based on DUPR ratings?
It seems implausible, but that’s the promise of DUPR forecast, a recently launched feature by DUPR that lets you see how a match is expected to play out before you even step on the court.
With DUPR Forecast, you and other players can preview whether you’re the favourite or the underdog and by exactly how much. After the match, DUPR compares the actual results to the forecast outcome and adjusts the ratings accordingly. Every point now has more meaning because you’ll know how much is on the line. This is a first-of-its-kind feature, and only DUPR offers it.
Why DUPR Forecast Matters
- More Data, More Insight: You and other players now see the odds, not just the results.
- Motivation to Compete: Beat the forecast and your pickleball rating will go up. In other words, prove the forecast wrong and you’ll get rewarded!
- Fairer Expectations: Know what’s realistic before you play—whether you’re testing yourself against stronger opponents or holding your ground as the favourite.
- Unlimited Simulations: Want to see how you’d stack up with a new partner or against your rivals? Run as many forecasts as you want, anytime, until the end of the year.
Needless to say, DUPR Forecast isn’t just about ratings; it’s about making the game more competitive, more transparent, and fun!
How to Use DUPR Forecast
Using DUPR Forecast is simple:
- Open the DUPR App and go to your match entry (note: you’ll need the latest version of the app, go to your App Store to update).
- Check the Forecast to see your predicted odds of winning. DUPR calculates the exact margin. Are you the favorite or the underdog?
- Play Your Match. Compete as usual. You can find pickleball tournaments here.
- Compare the Results. DUPR measures how you did versus the forecast. If you outperform it, your rating goes up. But if you underperform, it goes down. (Check out how DUPR’s algorithms work here.)
- Run Unlimited Simulations. Want to test different partners, opponents, or matchups? You can simulate as many combinations as you want to see how the forecast changes.
What This Means for Players
DUPR Forecast turns every game into more than just a match; it’s a challenge against expectations. Whether you’re trying to outcompete the algorithm, preparing mentally for tough competition, or just having fun testing out new team combinations, DUPR Forecast gives you the data to play smarter and improve faster.
So, the next time you step on court, you’ll know not only who you’re playing, but how much is really at stake.
(Update your DUPR app today and start forecasting your next match.)
