NTRP levels

• 1.0 – brand new player, just picked up a racket
• 1.5 – learning basic strokes, rallies are difficult
• 2.0 – can sustain short rallies, strokes still inconsistent
• 2.5 – rallies at a slow pace, starting to control direction

• 3.0 – consistent basic strokes at medium pace, learning point construction
• 3.5 – controls direction and depth, starting to use spin
• 4.0 – reliable strokes, tactical play, more aggressive first shot
• 4.5 – controls pace and spin, mentally solid in competition

• 5.0 – plays tournaments regularly, has real weapons and tactics
• 5.5 – high-level amateur / national junior level
• 6.0–7.0 – elite national and professional level

When in doubt, pick the lower level and let your results speak. You state your level when registering for a tournament, and your results help refine it over time.