Balanced
Tier 1 / freeBest for: Simple skill-aware doubles without advanced rules
- Builds teams from ratings for even sides
- Low setup — great for casual club nights
- Available on Tier 1
How to choose
Start with Smart Rotation for fair open play on Tier 1. Move to Challenger or Locked Pair when you want structure on Monthly+. For rating sessions, prefer DUPR Swiss Ladder and Brackets Mode.
See it on the court
Modes feed the same live board — scores, Up Next, and fair rest — so players always know what’s next.
Mode guide
Quick reference for every engine — pair with the teasers above for the product feel.
Random
Tier 1 / freeBest for: Social mix-ups when fairness is less important than variety
- Shuffles players into games quickly
- Keeps the night light and unpredictable
- Available on Tier 1
Smart Rotation
Tier 1 / freeBest for: Fair rest and skill balance on busy open-play nights
- Balances who waits vs who plays
- Respects skill while rotating partners
- Included with Tier 1 / free club registration
Locked Pair
Monthly+Best for: Fixed partners who want to stay together all night
- Lock two players as a permanent pair
- Matchmaking treats the pair as a unit
- Requires Monthly or higher
Challenger
Monthly+Best for: Competitive open play with winners and challengers sides
- Winners stay / challengers rotate dynamics
- Keeps energy high on crowded courts
- Requires Monthly or higher
Kingslayer Mode
Monthly+Best for: Momentum ladder open play — climb by winning
- Ladder-style seating and challenges
- Strong for intermediate–advanced social comps
- Part of the broader matchmaking suite on paid plans
Brackets Mode
DUPR / best for ratingsBest for: Bracketed open play and structured DUPR-friendly nights
- Organizes players into bracket-friendly groups
- Pairs well with rating-focused sessions
- Among the best options for DUPR sessions
DUPR Swiss Ladder
DUPR / best for ratingsBest for: Swiss-style pairing with DUPR ratings — top pick for DUPR nights
- Swiss ladder pairing reduces rematches
- Keeps fields competitive across rounds
- Best alongside Brackets Mode for DUPR sessions
Free vs subscription
Tier 1 / free registration
Balanced, Random, Smart Rotation
Monthly+
Locked Pair, Challenger, Kingslayer, Brackets Mode, DUPR Swiss Ladder
Unlock the right mode for your club
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