Kitchen Blockers, a first-of-its-kind lensless protective eyewear brand built specifically for pickleball, has been named the official lensless eyewear partner of DUPR (Dynamic Universal Pickleball Rating), the leading global pickleball rating system. This new alliance positions eye protection alongside performance data as the sport continues its rapid rise across the United States and worldwide.
A New Kind of Pickleball Partnership
The deal makes Kitchen Blockers the official lensless eyewear partner of DUPR, described as the world’s premier pickleball rating system used by thousands of leagues, tours, federations, and clubs. The collaboration is built around a shared focus on player experience, safety, and performance in what is called the fastest-growing sport in America and beyond.
DUPR has recently signed landmark agreements, including becoming the exclusive rating system for USA Pickleball-owned events, further cementing its role in unifying competitive standards across age, gender, and geography. By aligning with Kitchen Blockers, the platform…
is expanding that mission into physical safety on the court. Why Lensless Eyewear Matters Unlike traditional sports eyewear, Kitchen Blockers uses a lensless design built with military-grade materials to protect the eye area while preserving open visibility and comfort for players.
The brand specifically targets one of pickleball’s biggest emerging concerns: eye injuries from fast-paced rallies and close-quarters play.
The partnership’s tagline ambition to “Change the Face of Pickleball,” captures this push toward preventative measures that keep recreational players and elite competitors safer without sacrificing style or on-court performance.
As the sport grows across North America and other regions, protective equipment is rapidly evolving from a niche to a necessity…
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