From: VAIR (Visually Assessed International Rating)
To: Pickleball players who are serious about their game
If you play pickleball and you are tired of being stuck between levels, bounced around courts, or told "you are probably about a 3 point something", then this might be the most important page you read this year.
Right now, most players are living in rating chaos. One night you play with people who feel way below you. Next session you get thrown in with a group that runs you off the court. Everyone has an opinion. No one has a standard.
Sound familiar?
The result is simple. You waste time, money, and energy on courts that do not match your true level. Improvement slows. Frustration grows.
Here is the uncomfortable truth. Most rating conversations are not really about your rating. They are about someone trying to protect their court, their ego, or their event.
What you actually need is a fair, neutral, consistent standard that travels with you from one facility to the next.
That is exactly why VAIR exists and why we created the video rating session you are reading about right now.
Submit one match video. Get an objective, standardized rating plus a clear upgrade plan that you can use for leagues, open play, coaching, and tournaments.
This is not a quick guess. This is a full visual assessment built on 41 key skills that clubs and directors can trust.
Total package value: $399+
Your price today on this page: $59.99 (one time)
No subscription. No hidden fees. No politics.
After you complete your payment you will receive an email with simple video instructions and a private upload link. Once your video is received, your rating and summary are typically delivered in about 48 hours.
If we cannot fairly rate your video due to quality issues, we will work with you to re record and review your replacement video at no extra cost.
You are not buying a random number. You are getting a complete snapshot of your current game that you can use for real decisions.
You submit one good doubles match video. Our raters review up to about 40 minutes of real, live play so your rating reflects how you truly perform, not how you look in a drill.
Your game is evaluated with the same visual criteria used at VAIR facilities. That means your number is consistent, repeatable, and trusted by directors and coaches who know VAIR.
Instead of "you are a 3.5, good luck", you get a clear picture of where you are strong and where you are leaking points. Transition game, dinking, serve and return, positioning, decision making, and more.
You receive suggestions for where you belong in open play, leagues, and divisions. This helps you avoid the "I signed up too high" or "I got stuck playing down" problem.
A short summary you can forward directly to a coach so they can plug your real weaknesses into a lesson plan instead of wasting time figuring it out from scratch.
Total value if sold separately: $399+
Your price today: just $59.99.
No upsell wall. No subscription. You pay once. You get rated. You own the result.
If you already have a good match video on your phone, you can complete the first four steps in the next 15 minutes.
You might be thinking, "What if my video is not perfect? What if you cannot see the ball clearly? What if something goes wrong?"
Here is our promise. If we cannot fairly rate your video due to quality problems, we will tell you exactly why, help you fix it, and review your replacement video at no extra cost.
You are not gambling on one shot. You are investing in getting a true, usable rating. We will stay with you until that happens.
No extra review fees. No endless back and forth. Clear standards up front.
The longer you wait, the longer you stay stuck in the same loop.
Serious players pay to know the truth because they would rather fix the problem than argue about the number. If that sounds like you, this is your shortcut.
"I thought I was a 3.5 because everyone at my park said so. My VAIR rating came back just under that and showed exactly why.
I fixed my transition footwork and third shots and bumped up the next session. It was the wake up call I needed."
Recreational player, moved from rec chaos to consistent 3.5 courts
"We use VAIR ratings to assign courts on our busiest mornings. There is less arguing, less sandbagging,
and players finally feel like the system is fair. When someone shows up with a VAIR video rating, I trust it."
Club director, managing level based open play
"As a coach, the VAIR breakdown saves me at least one full lesson with new students. I know what to hit first instead of spending time
diagnosing everything from scratch."
Teaching pro, using VAIR reports for new students
"Submitting a video was easier than I expected. I took one good recording, sent it in, and had my rating plus notes back in two days.
Now when someone asks my level I show them the report."
Competitive rec player, entering leagues with confidence
A phone recording from behind or slightly above the court where we can see all four players, the ball, and the full court. Landscape orientation, steady camera, and decent lighting are enough. You do not need a film crew.
Our target is about 48 hours from the time your video is successfully uploaded. During very busy periods it may take slightly longer, but most players receive their rating and summary within that time frame.
Yes. VAIR is designed to plug into level based open play, leagues, ladders, and events. More facilities are adopting VAIR as a standard. Even if yours has not yet, your rating gives directors a clear, neutral reference when they place you.
The goal is not to flatter you. The goal is to tell you the truth about your current game so you can get better. If you disagree, you will at least know exactly which skills kept you at that number so you can train them and then get re rated.
No. Your footage is used for your rating session. We do not post or share your video without your permission.
The system works for any player who wants to know their true rating.
Yes. There are group and club options that include bulk rates and integration into your programs. This page is for single player purchase only, but you can contact the VAIR team for group details.
You can keep guessing your level, bouncing between courts, and hoping for the best. Or you can spend $59.99 once, submit a video, and finally know the truth about your game.
One match video. One honest rating. A clear plan for what to improve next.
To your game,
The VAIR Team
Visually Assessed International Rating
P.S. If you have been arguing about your level for months, this will likely be the cheapest and fastest way to settle it and move forward.
P.P.S. If your video does not meet basic quality standards, we will tell you why and help you fix it so you still receive a fair rating. You are not risking the fee on a single shaky clip.