Anchor your play around Playpal's UTR scale. Use the NTRP values as a side reference while you plan matchups and track your progress.
Coach’s tip
Schedule matches within ±0.5 of your midpoint rating to keep rallies competitive and accelerate your improvement.
UTR Level
1.5
1.0 - 2.0
Absolute beginner; just starting, struggles with basic contact and consistency.
UTR Level
2.0
1.5 - 2.5
Beginner; can return slow balls but frequent errors.
UTR Level
2.75
2.0 - 3.5
Novice; short rallies, basic strokes but inconsistent.
UTR Level
3.75
3.0 - 4.5
Developing player; can sustain short rallies, starting to add direction.
UTR Level
4.75
4.0 - 5.5
Can hold short rallies (5–7 strokes), light serve with several double faults.
UTR Level
5.75
5.0 - 6.5
Can hold decent rallies (5–10 strokes), light serve with few double faults.
UTR Level
7.0
6.0 - 8.0
Advanced; strong shots, dependable serve, aggressive net play (men's approx. 6-8, women's 4-6; mid-point averaged).
UTR Level
8.0
7.0 - 9.0
Strong advanced; all-court player, power and spin, mental toughness (men's 8-10, women's 6-8).
UTR Level
9.25
8.0 - 10.5
Expert; outstanding consistency, exploits weaknesses (men's 10-12, women's 8-10).
UTR Level
10.25
9.0 - 11.5
National-level; specialized weapons, high fitness.
UTR Level
11.25
10.0 - 12.5
Tournament player; dynamic shot-making.
UTR Level
12.25
11.0 - 13.5
World-class amateur; pro potential.
UTR Level
13.0+
12.0 - 14.0+
Professional; elite consistency and strategy.
| UTR LEVEL | UTR RANGE | NTRP REFERENCE | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 | 1.0 - 2.0 | NTRP 1.0 | Absolute beginner; just starting, struggles with basic contact and consistency. |
| 2.0 | 1.5 - 2.5 | NTRP 1.5 | Beginner; can return slow balls but frequent errors. |
| 2.75 | 2.0 - 3.5 | NTRP 2.0 | Novice; short rallies, basic strokes but inconsistent. |
| 3.75 | 3.0 - 4.5 | NTRP 2.5 | Developing player; can sustain short rallies, starting to add direction. |
| 4.75 | 4.0 - 5.5 | NTRP 3.0 | Can hold short rallies (5–7 strokes), light serve with several double faults. |
| 5.75 | 5.0 - 6.5 | NTRP 3.5 | Can hold decent rallies (5–10 strokes), light serve with few double faults. |
| 7.0 | 6.0 - 8.0 | NTRP 4.0 | Advanced; strong shots, dependable serve, aggressive net play (men's approx. 6-8, women's 4-6; mid-point averaged). |
| 8.0 | 7.0 - 9.0 | NTRP 4.5 | Strong advanced; all-court player, power and spin, mental toughness (men's 8-10, women's 6-8). |
| 9.25 | 8.0 - 10.5 | NTRP 5.0 | Expert; outstanding consistency, exploits weaknesses (men's 10-12, women's 8-10). |
| 10.25 | 9.0 - 11.5 | NTRP 5.5 | National-level; specialized weapons, high fitness. |
| 11.25 | 10.0 - 12.5 | NTRP 6.0 | Tournament player; dynamic shot-making. |
| 12.25 | 11.0 - 13.5 | NTRP 6.5 | World-class amateur; pro potential. |
| 13.0+ | 12.0 - 14.0+ | NTRP 7.0 | Professional; elite consistency and strategy. |
NTRP references follow USTA guidance and act as a side note to help you translate legacy ratings into Playpal's UTR-first system.