Pro Flight Paddle Tour

Do the players receive national ranking points for playing in these events?
No. Pro Flight Paddle is not affiliated with the APTA. Pfp is a professional men & women’s tour with a limited size field and the Apta is open to any level to participate.

Do the Pro Flight tournaments conflict with the schedule for national ranking tournaments?
Typically, they do not. The schedules are created to allow the greatest flexibility among the the top 20 players. If there is a conflict, we just move down the list to the next available team.

What is the typical prize money for the winners of a Pro Flight Tournament? How far down is prize money paid?
The champions prize has been averaging $5000? per team. We have been paying out 100% of the women’s teams that participate and approximately 75% of the men’s teams.

How are the invitations to play in the event determined?
We use national rankings, past champions, and grant wild cards for some of the top 20 teams to create an 8 team roster for each tournament. We also try to include the top pro team from a geographic area to bring excitement for local audiences.

Do contestants have to pay an entry fee to play?
Players play for free, eat for free, and drink for free. Their only expense is transportation. Hotel accommodations are generally not needed as start times are later to allow for travel, and all tournaments are concluded in a single day.

Is there a fee to come watch an event?
Watching an event is free for members of the host club and $5 for guests. The local clubs open their doors to all who would like to watch. In addition, our events provide delicious optional food and drink all day for purchase.

How long does a typical Pro Flight tournament last?
A typical Pro Flight tournament starts at 11:00 AM and concludes at 8:00 PM.