Mike Ward — Rules & Decisions Ledger

Mike Ward is an active pickleball player registered in the Pickle Gravity database with DUPR ID 3ZLR9M. They reside and play matches in Sand Springs, OK, US.

Their unique DUPR ID is 3ZLR9M. This identification key is used globally to verify match results and update player standing rankings.

Their doubles DUPR rating is 4.55, verified with a reliability factor of 100%.

Their singles DUPR rating is 4.496, verified with a reliability factor of 21%.

In our database, Mike Ward has played a total of 491 matches.

Their record is 256 Wins and 235 Losses, yielding an overall win rate of 52.1%.

On average, they win 51.6% of points in their played match sets.

Their playstyle is classified as "Tactical Baseline Driver". Strength indicators: A patient, tactical player who focuses on deep baseline drives and calculated court placement to draw opponent errors..

Their control and dinking accuracy score is 86%.

Their drive and overhead power score is 81%.

Their court coverage and agility rating is 81%.

Their cut and topspin accuracy metric is 81%.

Their cardiovascular stamina and longevity score is 81%.

They have played matches for 0 consecutive weeks. Their all-time personal best is 1 consecutive weeks.

Deana Holman (DUPR 3.92) is their top partner, with a chemistry score of 86%.

They have played 4 matches together, winning 25% of them.

The average rating of their doubles partners is 4.04.

The average rating of their doubles opponents is 4.28.

Their DUPR rating half-life is 32 days, indicating their rating stability.

Their preferred facility for matches is TOPSEED Pickleball.

They have active match logs on 37 separate days in the last 18 weeks.

Their gender is recorded as MALE.

Their age is recorded as 59 years (approximate birth year: 1967).

Their DUPR rating and career stats were last verified on 2026-05-16.

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Based on rating reliability and active histories, they have a doubles focus (reliability 100%).

With a doubles rating of 4.55, they perform in the top 5% (Elite) tier of community players.

The reliability score represents rating accuracy. High scores (above 50%) indicate a dense match log, while low scores suggest a rating calculated from a small sample of sets.

With a rating half-life of 32 days, their rating adjusts slower/faster based on match frequency, providing a balanced snapshot of their current form.

They excel in matchups where their partner's DUPR matches or exceeds their own, as shown by their partner chemistry record.

All player records are synchronized weekly with upstream databases. Rating updates will propagate automatically during the next synchronization run.

Yes, they have scheduled matches in local leagues. Check the main player profile detail view for the latest upcoming matchup schedules.

They have active match logs spanning a 0-week streak, demonstrating consistent tournament and recreation play over recent months.

Their average opponent DUPR is 4.28, meaning they frequently play against competitive opposition in this range.

They play in leagues and networks located around Sand Springs, OK, US. Specific GPN club rosters are listed on the parent detail page.

While they play across multiple facilities, their most active matches are hosted at TOPSEED Pickleball, which features standard outdoor/indoor court surfaces.

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Their overall win rate is 52.1%, calculated from their total matches.

Yes, their singles rating reliability is recorded as 21%.

Their playstyle is derived algorithmically using their DUPR metrics, name character hashing, and victory ratios.

Based on their birth year 1967, they fall into the Senior (50+) tournament classification.

Rating half-life of 32 days determines how quickly their DUPR rating responds to tournament setups.

Challenges can be issued directly on the GPN platform if they are listed in an active regional network.

Their matches are hosted primarily at TOPSEED Pickleball, which determines their environment focus.