Definition of player skill ratings
What your number really means.
Every VAIR rating sits on one worldwide scale. Here's what play looks like at each level.
- 2.0–2.5
Novice / Beginner
- Just learning the rules, scoring and strokes
- Focus is on getting the ball in play
- 3.0
Low Intermediate
- Serves, returns and rallies with some consistency
- Beginning to use basic strategy (dinks, drops)
- 3.5
Intermediate
- More reliable shots, starting to control pace and placement
- Sustains rallies and executes simple tactics
- 4.0
Intermediate Plus
- Good consistency across all strokes
- Understands strategy; anticipates and adjusts
- Competitive in most local club and tournament matches
- 5.0
Advanced
- Mastery of shot variety and tactical play
- Mentally tough; rarely makes unforced errors
- Competitive in high-level state and national tournaments
- 5.5
Semi-Pro
- Exceptional consistency, speed and strategy
- Regularly wins advanced tournaments
- Plays at the edge of professional standards
- 6.0+
Professional / Elite Pro
- World-class skill, power and anticipation
- Competes on the pro tour, often sponsored
- Among the top players in the world
One scale, worldwide
From first rally to the pro tour.
Every player sits on the same scale from 2.000 to 8.000 — recreational or VAIRified — so a 4.2 in Austin means a 4.2 in Rome.
2.000
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