The PADLR. 0–7 scale
| Rating | Level | What it looks like |
|---|---|---|
| 0–0.9 | Total beginner | Just starting out |
| 1.0–1.9 | Beginner | Getting the hang of it |
| 2.0–2.9 | Intermediate | Solid player |
| 3.0–3.9 | Club player | Regular competitive play |
| 4.0–4.9 | Advanced | High-level competitor |
| 5.0+ | Elite | Professional-level |
How the estimate works
Each answer scores 0 to 3 points, so the ten questions add up to between 0 and 30. That total maps to a starting rating between 0.5 and 5.0 in steps of about 0.15, which is why changing a single answer moves your result a little. Pick the second answer everywhere and you land on 2.0, an intermediate player. Pick the third answer everywhere and you get 3.5, a club player. The quiz never places anyone above 5.0, because a form can't tell a strong club player from a professional.
The PADLR. app asks a shorter, four-question version when you sign up, so your starting rating there may differ slightly. Players who already know their level can set it themselves on a slider instead, from 0.5 to 5.0.
From there, results do the talking. PADLR. uses OpenSkill, a Bayesian rating system, so your level moves with every confirmed competitive match, taking into account who you played and the score. Read more in what each padel level means and how the PADLR. rating system works.