After being blacklisted by the UPA-A for questionable paddle testing submissions, Luzz is back with three new models that are turning heads for their performance and value.
Back in April, we told you about the Luzz Cannon being blacklisted by the UPA-A from all professional play.
We don't know exactly what happened – call it a technicality, or a loophole, or just an innocent oversight – but we do know this:
Whether intentionally or not, this comes down to one paddle (the Cannon) being submitted as a design variation of another (the ZZ), when in reality it should have been submitted as a separate model. Basically, the Cannon passed paddle testing under questionable circumstances.
At the time, Luzz was an under-the-radar brand. And the Cannon came out of nowhere. More consequential still, it seemed to live up to its name, delivering a level of power the powers that be ultimately decided was too much.
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It felt like a bait-and-switch. And UPA-A President Jason Aspes wasn't having any of it :
“Violating UPA-A rules has consequences. Our commitment to protecting the integrity of pickleball is absolute. Players, brands, and fans deserve a level playing field, and we will not tolerate actions that undermine that principle.” The UPA-A responded swiftly and with force, banning all Luzz models from professional use. The paddle remained approved by USA Pi... FULL ARTICLE FOUND ON: https://www.thedinkpickleball.com/back-from-the-dead-a-look-at-luzzs-fiery-budget-paddle-the-cannon/
