What is a carbon fiber pickleball paddle?
Carbon fiber is a popular material for paddle faces, but lately, paddle manufacturers have experimented with it as a core material. A carbon fiber core offers exceptional strength and stiffness, but it can make it difficult to achieve a soft touch on the ball.
Carbon fiber faces are known for their lightweight and excellent strength-to-weight ratio. Carbon fiber is the most durable material and delivers top control, but develops less power than other paddle faces. It’s important to note that you should avoid a pickleball paddle that has been constructed with a carbon fiber paddle face and an aluminum core. This is because carbon deteriorates aluminum, which will weaken your paddle over time.
If I am a beginner to pickleball, what paddle should I start with?
The SLK line from Selkirk Sport is our more beginner-friendly pickleball paddle brand. When you are learning to play pickleball, you will want to learn more about your playing style: Do you prefer control or power? What kind of grip do you like? What material do you prefer? Etc. So we recommend starting out with a beginner or intermediate paddle, like those in the SLK line, when you start playing.
What is the difference between a Selkirk and SLK pickleball paddle?
Selkirk pickleball paddles are the original line of paddles from Selkirk Sport. These pickleball paddles include the AMPED, LUXX, Vanguard, and Power Air. Priced between $150 to $250, Selkirk paddles cater to everyone from the pickleball enthusiast to the elite tournament veteran.
The SLK line of pickleball paddles are designed to bring pickleball and performance technology to a wider audience. With prices ranging from $60 to $140, SLK paddles are a perfect entry point for newcomers to the sport or those looking to upgrade their gear. The SLK by Selkirk line of pickleball paddles includes the HALO, EVO, Omega, Latitude, and more.
Selkirk Labs is the experimental branch of Selkirk Sport. This division is dedicated to testing new materials, technologies, and designs, and has contributed significantly to the development of the Power Air series, known for its industry-leading spin and power.
What is the difference between different pickleball paddle shapes?
The Invikta is the Selkirk elongated shape of pickleball paddle, best for intermediate to advanced players or those with previous racquet sports experience. The Epic is the Selkirk traditional shape of pickleball paddle, best for beginner to intermediate players or those without previous racquet sports experience.
Are Selkirk pickleball paddles USA Pickleball-approved for tournaments?
Yes, all Selkirk and SLK pickleball paddles are USAPA-approved and ready for rec or tournament play.
Do you offer custom weight and grip size?
Custom weight AND grip options are available in the AMPED and VANGUARD Control series, and custom grip options are available in the Power Air and Control Air lines. Selkirk does not offer custom weight or grip options in the HALO series.
Are Selkirk pickleball paddles made in the United States?
All Selkirk & Selkirk LABS paddles are Made or Assembled in the USA.
All SLK paddles have an Origin of China (Country of Origin: China) and are Designed & Quality-Controlled in the USA.
What is the Selkirk pickleball warranty policy?
Every Selkirk pickleball paddle comes with a limited lifetime warranty. We’ve gone farther than any other pickleball manufacturer to remove the risk of purchasing your pickleball paddle by standing behind our products. Read more about all our warranties here.
Our SLK brand comes with a 1-year warranty.
