All-Court Game Changer: Selkirk Sport Unveils the New Vanguard Pro Pickleball Paddle

COEUR D'ALENE, IDAHO — September 24, 2024 — Selkirk Sport, the industry leader in cutting-edge pickleball technology and innovation, is excited to announce the launch of the Vanguard Pro paddle, available today. The Vanguard Pro is designed to set new standards in the sport, providing unmatched precision, power, and performance to pickleball enthusiasts of all skill levels.

The Vanguard Pro paddle is the result of extensive research and development, incorporating advanced materials and breakthrough technology to enhance playability and durability. This paddle features a proprietary QuadCarbon Face with a unique bi-directional, cross-weave pattern, allowing for optimal flex and energy transfer that maximizes both power and control. At its core, the X5 Honeycomb Thick Poly Core technology provides increased consistency and reduces vibration, delivering a solid and controlled feel throughout the game.

"We are thrilled to bring the Vanguard Pro to the pickleball community," said Mike Barnes, Co-CEO of Selkirk Sport. "This paddle represents our commitment to innovation and our dedication to providing the best possible equipment to players who demand excellence.”

The Vanguard Pro is now available for purchase at select retailers nationwide and through Selkirk’s online store. For more information about the Vanguard Pro, including technical specifications and purchase details, please visit www.selkirk.com/products/vanguard-pro.

About Selkirk Sport

Selkirk Sport, manufacturer of pickleball paddles and accessories, is a family-owned and operated company. Selkirk Sport is based in Hayden, Idaho, in the shadows of its namesake, the Selkirk mountain range. Founded in 2014, Selkirk Sport was born from a passion for sport and the Western outdoor leisure lifestyle that was afforded to the company’s founders, Rob and Mike Barnes, along with their father Jim, who is Selkirk’s production manager. Backed by the philosophy of always pushing the limits, Selkirk Sport is committed to manufacturing products that deliver the highest performance with unmatched quality and service. Selkirk Sport has become one of the industry’s fastest-growing companies, with paddles used by many of the game’s premier players, such as Jack Sock, Catherine Parenteau, Dylan Frazier, Mary Brascia, Maggie Brascia, James Ignatowich and a host of others premier players and national/regional champions.

Media Contacts: 

Kyle Whatnall: Kyle@Selkirk.com

Brynn Grissom: Brynn@Selkirk.com