Howard Tan — Q&A Hub

Howard Tan is an active pickleball player registered in the Pickle Gravity database with DUPR ID 897VQE. They reside/play in Natick, MA, US.

Their unique DUPR ID is 897VQE. This is the global identification key used to track their pickleball match outcomes.

Their doubles DUPR rating is 4.484, verified with a reliability factor of 4%.

Their singles DUPR rating is N/A, verified with a reliability factor of 0%.

In our database, Howard Tan has played a total of 64 matches.

Their record is 45 Wins and 19 Losses, yielding an overall win rate of 70.3%.

On average, they win 61.3% of points in their played match sets.

Their playstyle is classified as "All-Court Defensive Wall". Strength indicators: An outstanding defensive asset capable of recovering difficult angles and resetting fast speed-ups back into the kitchen..

Their control and dinking accuracy score is 67%.

Their drive and overhead power score is 67%.

Their court coverage and agility rating is 82%.

Their cut and topspin accuracy metric is 67%.

Their cardiovascular stamina and longevity score is 67%.

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

Matthew Patrick (DUPR 4.30) is their top partner, with a chemistry score of 91%.

They have played 7 matches together, winning 71% of them.

The average rating of their doubles partners is 4.00.

The average rating of their doubles opponents is 3.78.

Their DUPR rating half-life is 4 days, indicating their rating stability.

Their preferred facility for matches is Norwell, MA.

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 54 years (approximate birth year: 1972).

Their DUPR rating and career stats were last verified on 2026-05-29.

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Based on rating reliability and active histories, they have a doubles focus (reliability 4%).

With a doubles rating of 4.484, they perform in the top 15% (Advanced) 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 4 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 1-week streak, demonstrating consistent tournament and recreation play over recent months.

Their average opponent DUPR is 3.78, meaning they frequently play against competitive opposition in this range.

They play in leagues and networks located around Natick, MA, 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 Norwell, MA, which features standard outdoor/indoor court surfaces.

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