To understand how the Playtomic algorithm functions, we need to consider three key factors:
Level in the App
After creating a Playtomic profile, you'll need to establish your level by completing a questionnaire. This will determine your Playtomic generic level, which is applicable only to Padel and Tennis.
PLAYTOMIC LEVELS
The Playtomic levels range from 0 to 7. Below, you can see the Playtomic Padel level description chart in order to have a general overview. Additionally, we have grouped the levels in a more friendly version. Click here to see the PadelHaus levels.
Has never played any racket sports
No classes. Less than 6 months playing. No technique or tactics.
No classes. Less than 12 months playing. No technique or tactics.
Few classes. A couple of games a month. Rally and return at low speed.
Few classes. At least 1 year of play. A couple of games a month. Rally and return at low speed.
Has almost mastered most of the strokes and controls the directions at a normal pace.
Dominates most strokes, plays flat and drives the ball. Makes many unforced errors.
Dominates most strokes. Can play slice forehand, slice backhand and flat. Can direct the ball correctly. Makes a lot of unforced errors.
Masters most strokes. Controls the directions. Is able to play slice forehand, slice backhand or flat and direct the ball. Makes a few unforced errors.
Masters most strokes. Controls the directions. Is able to play slice forehand, slice backhand or flat and direct the ball where wanted. Puts the ball at speed but has difficulties finishing points.
Medium technique and high tactical mindset. Is ready to play matches with good pace
Dominates technique and tactical skills. Prepared to play matches at high pace.
Forehand and backhand: Hard hitting with control, depth and variety of shorts, effective on deep lobs, use the forehand to set up the drive to the net. Can use the backhand on aggressive shots with fairly good consistency, good control in direction and depth on most shots. Can return difficult serves with control.
Attacking strokes: Can hit with depth and power, plays difficult volleys, looking for the opponent's weak point. Keep the pace high when the opponent plays with high speed.
Walls: Good rebounding defense, even on the strong balls. Fast "Bajadas" both forehand and backhand. Varies the game depending on the opponent. Solid teamwork, manages to read the game and finds the opponent's weak point, is less mentally and physically consistent than an elite or professional player.
Professional player. Top 30 WPT.
Reliability %
This is the most crucial factor for understanding changes in the Playtomic level. The reliability of your level increases with match results, but it only changes in competitive matches.
How These Factors Influence Your Level's Fluctuations
Your level can fluctuate based on uploaded match results, largely depending on your reliability:
- Lower reliability = more changes
- Higher reliability = fewer changes
After uploading the result of a competitive match, the algorithm considers the levels and confidence of each player. It calculates the average level per team to determine how much to adjust each player's level.
