One of the best ways to keep Open Play fun, fair, and competitive at IPOP is to play with others at your skill level.

IPOP’s Skill Level Categories (DUPR-Powered)

• Novice: 2–2.999
• Intermediate: 3–3.499
• Upper Intermediate: 3.5–3.999
• Advanced: 4.0–4.999
• Pro: 5.0 and up

Quick Self-Assessment Guide

• 2.0: Just learning the game. → Novice
• 2.5: You can rally and serve consistently. → Novice
• 3.0: You can sustain rallies. → Intermediate
• 3.5: You use drop shots and dinks. → Upper Intermediate
• 4.0: You’re confident in all shots. → Advanced
• 4.5+: You rarely make unforced errors. → Advanced
• 5.0+: You compete at an elite level. → Pro

Tips for Honest Self-Assessment

• Be honest about your consistency, not just your best shots
• Consider how you perform under pressure
• Ask a coach or experienced player for feedback
• When in doubt, start lower and move up as your game develops

Questions about your level? Come talk to our staff or book a lesson at ipop.fun.