title: Affiliate Disclosure description: Transparent disclosure of affiliate relationships and editorial policies for Get A Pickleball Paddle.
Affiliate Disclosure
Last Updated: August 2025
Our Commitment to Transparency
Get A Pickleball Paddle is committed to providing honest, unbiased reviews and recommendations to help you find the perfect pickleball paddle. To maintain our testing and review operations while keeping our content free, we participate in affiliate marketing programs.
What This Means
When you click on certain links on our site and make a purchase, we may receive a commission at no additional cost to you. These affiliate relationships allow us to:
- Continue comprehensive testing of new paddles
- Maintain comprehensive review processes with advanced players
- Keep our content free for all readers
- Provide ongoing updates to our buying guides
Our Affiliate Partners
We work exclusively with reputable retailers and manufacturers who offer:
- Authentic products with full manufacturer warranties
- Competitive pricing and promotional offers
- Reliable customer service and support
- Easy returns and exchanges
Primary Affiliate Partners Include:
- Amazon.com - Fast shipping, easy returns, Prime benefits
- Pickleball Superstore - Largest paddle selection, knowledgeable advice
- Just Paddles - Competitive pricing, exclusive deals, paddle specialization
- Luxury Pickleball - Premium brand specialists
- Big Dill Pickleball - Competitive prices, good selection
- Vatic Pro - Direct from manufacturer relationships
- Six Zero Pickleball - Exclusive paddle technology
- Individual Manufacturers - JOOLA, CRBN, Selkirk, Engage, Wilson, HEAD
How We Choose What to Recommend
Our recommendations are NOT influenced by commission rates. We recommend paddles based on:
- Rigorous testing methodology - Performance, build quality, value analysis
- Player evaluation - Input from advanced players and coaches
- Customer feedback - Reviews from 50+ verified purchasers
- Long-term testing - 6+ month durability and performance tracking
- Price-to-value analysis - Ensuring fair recommendations across all budgets
Higher commission rates do NOT equal higher recommendations. We often recommend products with lower commission rates if they offer better value or performance for our readers.
Editorial Independence
Our editorial content is created independently of our business relationships. We:
- Test products objectively regardless of affiliate potential
- Provide honest pros and cons for every product
- Include budget options even when higher-priced alternatives offer better commissions
- Update recommendations when better products become available
- Maintain editorial integrity above commercial interests
FTC Compliance
In compliance with Federal Trade Commission guidelines, we clearly disclose affiliate relationships by:
- Including disclosure statements on relevant pages
- Using proper hashtags on social media (#affiliate, #ad)
- Marking sponsored content when applicable
- Providing clear disclaimers before affiliate links
Types of Compensation
We may receive compensation in the following forms:
Commission-Based Affiliates
- Percentage of sales through our links
- Flat fees for qualified purchases
- Performance bonuses for high-quality traffic
Product Samples
- Free paddles for testing and review
- Accessories for comprehensive evaluation
- No obligation to provide positive reviews
Sponsored Content (Clearly Marked)
- Paid posts promoting specific products
- Always labeled as "Sponsored" or "Advertisement"
- Does not influence our independent reviews
What We Don't Do
- Accept payment for positive reviews
- Recommend inferior products for higher commissions
- Hide negative aspects of products we promote
- Create fake reviews or testimonials
- Misrepresent product features or pricing
Your Support Helps Us Help You
When you purchase through our affiliate links, you're supporting:
- Continued paddle testing across all price ranges
- Review development with advanced players
- Comprehensive buying guides for all skill levels
- Regular content updates as new products launch
- Free access to all our research and recommendations
There is never any additional cost to you. Prices remain the same whether you use our links or shop directly.
Questions or Concerns?
If you have questions about our affiliate relationships or editorial policies, please contact us:
- Email: info@getapickleballpaddle.com
- Contact Form: Contact Us
We're committed to transparency and welcome any questions about how we operate.
Thank you for supporting Get A Pickleball Paddle. Your trust is important to us, and we work hard every day to maintain it through honest, helpful paddle recommendations that serve your best interests.
This disclosure applies to all pages on getapickleballpaddle.com that contain affiliate links or promotional content.