SPINDEX is more than a rating. It’s a measure of trust.
SPINDEX shows your playing level and a Confidence Level that represents the system’s confidence in that rating. The more you play and record matches, the clearer and more accurate your rating becomes.
When you register for your SPINDEX account, you can either enter your current rating from another 0-3000 rating system such as USATT or Ratings Central OR you can estimate your rating using this scale
You are brand new to table tennis. Still learning how to hold the paddle, stand ready, and hit the ball over the net. You’re learning to make contact and keep the ball in play.
You can rally a little, but miss often. Hits are not consistent yet. You mostly focus on getting the ball on the table, with limited control of direction, speed, or spin. Your serves and returns are basic.
You can rally comfortably at a medium pace, understand basic spin (topspin and backspin) and can handle simple spin shots. You can serve and return in normal situations, and can aim the ball sometimes, but consistency drops under pressure.
You play regularly and can rally with good control and can keep the ball on the table while adding some spin and aiming to different spots. You have a more reliable serve and return, attack easier balls and use simple tactics (for example: target weaker side, change placement), but struggle more against strong spin, speed, or pressure.
You are a confident match player with reliable spin and placement. Serves with intention, returns with control, and can win points through patterns and consistency.
You are a high-level competitor with strong spin, speed, and footwork. Can attack and defend under pressure, varies service/receive, and executes tactics against other strong players.
You are a top regional/national competitor with very strong and consistent skills. You control points with serve and receive, have strong attacks, and smart placement. You adapt quickly, handle heavy spin and speed, and execute tactics reliably against elite players.
You are brand new to table tennis and are learning the basic fundamentals of the game.
You can rally occasionally but lack consistency, control, and reliable serves or returns.
You can rally comfortably, understand basic spin, and control the ball in standard situations.
You play regularly with improved consistency, use basic tactics, and attack easier balls with control.
You compete confidently with reliable spin, placement, and structured match play.
You are a high-level competitor with strong speed, spin, footwork, and tactical execution.
You compete at a top regional or national level with consistent control, adaptability, and decision-making.
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Confidence Level shows how sure SPINDEX is that your rating matches your real playing level.
When you’re new, your Confidence Level (CL) starts lower and your rating may change more as SPINDEX learns. As you log more match results, your CL increases and your rating becomes more stable. If you haven’t played in a while, your CL may decrease until you record new results.
Why Confidence Level matters?
• Shows whether your rating is still developing or well established
• Adds transparency to how reliable a rating is
• Helps explain why ratings move more for some players than others
Play and record matches consistently. More real results over time increase your CL and help your rating stabilize. If your CL drops after time off, log a few new matches to bring it back up. So, keep competing and improving!
Track Your Progress. Grow Your Rating. Compete Anywhere. Learn how SPINDEX works and get a sneak peek at what’s coming next.
From creating your profile to building a stable, high-confidence rating, this is how SPINDEX grows with you over time.
Set up your SPINDEX account
System begins learning your level
Record real match results
Your SPINDEX adjusts as data grows
Rating becomes stable and reliable
