The number behind every player
No questionnaire, no self-assessment. The level comes out of matches actually played, and it travels with the player to any club, city or country.
1.0 - 7.0
Level
How good the player is. It moves after every rated match.
5 - 99%
Confidence
How well Ace knows that level. It climbs with every match played.
What moves the level
Every rated match nudges the number. How far it moves comes down to four things, and none of them is who talks the loudest.
Win or loss
The result is the biggest factor. Everything below scales it up or down.
Who they played
Beat a stronger pair and the level jumps. Beat a weaker one and it barely moves, so farming easy wins gets a player nowhere.
How close it was
A 6:0 6:1 says more than a tiebreak. The margin decides how much of the move sticks.
One set or a full match
A single set counts less than a full match. A whole session of rotating rounds counts as one result, not five.
What confidence means
Confidence is not a second skill score. It says how much Ace knows about a player, and it decides how fast their level is allowed to move.
It grows with matches
Every rated match adds to it. Around 50 matches a player is past 85%, around 100 they are near the top.
A break costs it
After two weeks without a rated match it starts easing back, so a returning player finds their real level quickly again.
A coach can set the level
A certified coach sets a player’s level directly in the app. That is a professional call, and confidence builds from there.
A to E, and the Ace level
Czech and Slovak clubs sort players by letter. Here is the same ladder side by side, so nobody has to translate in their head when they fill a draw.
The letter grades clubs already sort by, and the Ace level each one covers.
- A+6.0 - 7.0
Advanced+ · Expert · Pro
Powerful shots with control, depth, and variety. Fast bajadas, solid teamwork. Regional tournament level.
- A-5.5 - 6.0
Advanced
Excellent technical and tactical skills. Plays high-pace matches with strong finishing ability.
- B+5.0 - 5.5
Intermediate Advanced
High-level technique with a strong tactical mindset. Consistent pace, competitive in tournaments.
- B-4.5 - 5.0
Intermediate High+
Good slice control with pace. Attacks well but still developing point-finishing ability. Strong wall play.
- C+4.0 - 4.5
Intermediate High
Strong control on most strokes with few unforced errors. Understands and executes doubles strategy effectively.
- C-3.5 - 4.0
Intermediate+
Can slice on both forehand and backhand. Places the ball into the right zones and covers the court well.
- D+3.0 - 3.5
Intermediate
Solid all-round game but tends to play flat. Some unforced errors under pressure. Developing a net game.
- D-2.5 - 3.0
Intermediate
Comfortable with most basic strokes. Controls ball direction at a normal pace and uses walls intentionally.
- E+2.0 - 2.5
Beginner+
At least a year of regular play. Rallies consistently at a relaxed pace and understands basic doubles positioning.
- E-1.0 - 2.0
Initiation · Beginner
New to padel or racket sports. Learning basic rules, grip, and getting comfortable on court. Building fundamental technique and awareness.
It cannot be bought or talked up
Nobody types in their own level and keeps it. It comes from results against other rated players, it is the same number in every club, and anyone can open the matches behind it.