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Selkirk Sport is the leading manufacturer of pickleball paddles and equipment. Brothers Mike and Rob Barnes, along with their father Jim, founded Selkirk Sport with the mission to redefine the way the world views pickleball.
Since its founding in 2014, Selkirk has grown from an upstart with 10 employees to an energetic outfit with more than 100 team members. Throughout that growth, Selkirk has revolutionized more than 15 paddles, and added more than 100 athletes to its professional lineup.
Selkirk is headquartered in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, overlooking the Selkirk Mountains from which the company derives its name.
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Inside Pickleball’s Rise — And The Brand Shaping Its Next Chapter
October 27, 2025
Pickleball isn’t just America’s fastest-growing sport—it’s fast becoming a global phenomenon. But beyond its reputation as a fun, accessible pastime, deeper social and structural forces are fueling it...
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9 Best Pickleball Paddles of 2025, Tested by Gear Experts
September 26, 2025
PICKLEBALL IS STILL one of the largest and fastest growing sports in the US—and for good reason—as it has everyone from celebrities, artists, and entertainers to gym-goers (yes, we have a pickleball w...
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The 6 Best Pickleball Paddles for Aspiring Pros and Weekend Players Alike
September 10, 2025
Look, a pickleball paddle won't make you that much better. But the difference between a victory and a loss could come down to the paddle that you choose to wield. When you take pickleball seriously, y...
Read MoreThe best pickleball paddles for players of every level
August 08, 2025
Pickleball has been touted as the fast-growing sport in the United States for the past few years, and it's not hard to see why. The rules of the game are easy to learn, and the smaller court size can ...
Read More10 Best Pickleball Paddles to Dominate Your Next Match, According to Pros
August 06, 2025
One sport that’s been taking the world by storm lately, is pickleball. And we agree. It’s easy to learn, fun for all ages, and a great social activity—all at once. Whether you’re looking to dabble int...
Read MoreThe best pickleball shoes for 2025, tested by real players
August 05, 2025
Pickleball’s rapid rise from a niche pastime to a national obsession has turned it into a full-on phenomenon. As more players hit the court, gear matters more than ever — and shoes are a huge part of ...
Read MoreBest pickleball paddles for every type of player, from beginners to pros
August 05, 2025
Pickleball may have started as a casual backyard game, but it’s quickly becoming one of the fastest-growing sports in the US, with pro tournaments, competitive leagues, and packed rec centers across t...
Read MoreNew to pickleball? Here’s everything you need to know to jump in and start playing
June 25, 2025
“It’s like you’re playing a game of live-action ping pong” our instructor tells my husband and I at our first pickleball lesson. Curious about all of the fanfare surrounding the sport, we signed up fo...
Read MoreSelkirk Sport expands as pickleball proves to be more than a fad
May 22, 2025
Just five years ago, Selkirk Sport LLC was a pickleball-products manufacturer and retailer with a niche following in an up-and-coming sport that operated out of a 10,000-square-foot shop near the Coeu...
Read MoreInside the high-tech company with 1,900 percent revenue growth
May 11, 2025
Tucked under the Selkirk Mountains in Idaho is a futuristic lab pushing pickleball into the future. There are 3-D printers. A CT scanner and a collaborative robot. A cannon for shooting paddles with...
Read MorePickleball Beginners, Learn These Things Before Your 1st Serve
May 08, 2025
"Ready position." You'll hear these words often on the pickleball court. Over the past few years, this racquet sport has taken the United States by storm, with at least 36.5 million US adults having p...
Read MoreBest Pickleball Paddles for 2025, According to Our Resident Pickleball Player
March 28, 2025
Pickleball has become one of the fastest-growing sports in the US, attracting players of all skill levels and ages. According to a 2023 survey by the Association of Pickleball Players, at least 36.5 m...
Read More2 Idaho brothers to open Meridian store. A magazine calls their products the sport’s best Read more at: https://www.idahostatesman.com/news/business/article302881329.html#storylink=cpy
March 27, 2025
Pickleball has become a big thing in the Boise area. Large indoor pickleball courts have popped up around the Treasure Valley, drawing the attention of a professional tour, and cities have grappled wi...
Read MoreRacquet Sports 101
March 11, 2025
TENNIS! PICKLEBALL! PADEL! Badminton! Racquetball Ping pong! Squash! There are so many racquet sports with varying levels of difficulty, benefits, and #vibes. Whether you’re a newbie who's ready to st...
Read MoreNew grant will take a first look at pickleball dynamics
February 11, 2025
For decades, researchers in Washington State University’s Sports Science Laboratory (SSL) have been studying bat and ball collisions. The researchers are now going to delve into the red-hot sport of ...
Read MoreI Tested 10 of the Best Pickleball Paddles of 2025 Hands On – Here Are My Favorites
January 22, 2025
Late last year I joined a pickleball club in Austin, TX. I had played pickleball growing up, but hadn’t touched a paddle in years. I’ve decided that this is the year that I’m really getting back into ...
Read MoreThese are the future of pickleball shoes
January 14, 2025
Whats underneath the Selkirk CourtStrike Pro pickleball shoe? Check them out for yourself with this deep dive on court playtest, review, teardown and durability test. As a foot doctor I look at tenn...
Read MoreFrom Niche to Leader: How Selkirk Scaled While Staying True to Its Mission
December 02, 2024
Selkirk Sport grew from a humble pickleball equipment manufacturing upstart with 10 employees to a major player in the sports equipment industry, adding over 100 team members and athletes to its profe...
Read MoreThe best pickleball paddles for beginners and pros
September 28, 2024
The sport of pickleball—which can be described as a cross between tennis and badminton, played with a hard plastic ball—is less than 60 years old, having been invented near Seattle in 1965. For most o...
Read MoreWe found the best pickleball paddles for advanced players in 2024
September 24, 2024
If you're ready to show everyone at the local pickleball court what you're capable of, you need a pickleball paddle that's up to the task. The best pickleball paddles for advanced players are durable ...
Read More7 best pickleball paddles of 2024
July 26, 2024
Pickleball seems to be all the rage lately, and having the right pickleball paddle can make all the difference. If you haven’t hopped on the bandwagon yet, pickleball is a game where players use paddl...
Read More5 best pickleball paddles for hitting the courts
July 25, 2024
Pickleball is more than just a fun pastime; it’s a rapidly growing sport with enthusiasts of all ages hitting the courts. Whether you’re a seasoned player or a beginner eager to dive into the game, ha...
Read More10 best pickleball paddles for all types of players
July 22, 2024
You don’t need special skills to try your hand at pickleball, America’s fastest-growing sport—but you do need the right equipment. The best pickleball paddles can help you comfortably serve, volley, ...
Read More15 gifts for the pickleball lover in your life
May 15, 2024
Wondering about the best gifts for pickleball players? The sport that has everyone talking about it–not to mention dinking it up on the courts–is an easy one to shop for. And that’s particularly true ...
Read MoreThe Best Pickleball Equipment and Accessories of 2024
March 12, 2024
The popularity of Pickleball is rapidly growing. It’s good exercise, simple to understand, and, most importantly, cultivates an incredible community no matter how young or old you are. Whether you’re ...
Read MoreKaty Perry Jokes She 'Totally Beat' Orlando Bloom at Pickleball During Charity Event
October 24, 2023
Katy Perry has bragging rights over her fiancé Orlando Bloom! On Monday, the singer, 38, revealed she “totally beat” the actor, 46, at pickleball during a fundraising tournament for her Firework Foun...
Read More9 Best Pickleball Paddles of 2024, Reviewed by a Gear Expert
October 12, 2023
ONCE YOU start playing pickleball, you will quickly realize how important your pickleball paddle is when working to improve your game. I, along with other Men's Health writers and editors who play, ha...
Read MoreJack Sock lands sponsorship deal with leading pickleball equipment manufacturer after switch from tennis
October 06, 2023
Jack Sock has signed a partnership deal with a leading pickleball manufacturer Selkirk Sport after retiring from tennis last month. Sock became one of the most high-profile athletes to cross over to...
Read MoreFire destroys the Memorial Park pickleball equipment storage facility leaving players without beloved sport
September 26, 2023
A fire has completely destroyed the pickleball equipment storage facility in Memorial Park, an extremely popular location for Santa Monica’s pickleball-playing community. Up until recently, this was a...
Read More13 Best Pickleball Paddles for All Levels, According to Fitness Pros
August 11, 2023
Pickleball has become one of the fastest-growing sport in America, likely thanks to its versatility as a social way to stay active with friends, but also a game that can get fast-paced and competitive...
Read MoreThe 11 Best Pickleball Paddles, According to Instructors and Racket Sport Experts
July 30, 2023
You’ve probably heard of pickleball—maybe you’ve even played it. As the fastest growing sport in the U.S., lessons from certified instructors are becoming widely available as pickleball courts pop up ...
Read MoreHow to humanize your brand to truly connect with customers
July 06, 2023
Relationships are built on trust, respect, communication, and shared values. Over time, they broaden and deepen, providing some of our greatest joy and meaning. Consider the relationships with your fa...
Read MoreThe best pickleball paddles and balls for beginners, according to experts
June 26, 2023
Pickleball is one of the fastest-growing sports in America, with a pandemic boom leading to 40% more players getting onto five times as many courts nationwide since 2020. Like tennis for the rest of u...
Read MorePickleball is everywhere — here's everything you need to get started
April 28, 2023
Sports are fun but they can come with a learning curve if you're just getting started. However, pickleball has transcended age groups and skill levels due to its inclusive nature and easy pace. Withou...
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