Selkirk Sport announces tennis legend John Isner as its newest team member

COEUR D’ALENE, IDAHO, Aug. 2, 2023 — Selkirk Sport, a leading innovator in pickleball paddles and equipment, is thrilled to announce that American tennis star John Isner has joined Team Selkirk. 

Isner, who was ranked No. 8 in singles and No. 14 in doubles by the Association of Tennis Professionals, is celebrated as one of the most powerful servers in tennis history. Isner now brings his passion for racket sports into the rapidly growing world of pickleball.

Although Isner does not plan to compete regularly on the professional pickleball circuit, he is excited to engage with fans and fellow players through various pickleball exhibitions and special events. 

"Adding a sports icon like John Isner to our team underscores the universal appeal of pickleball and Selkirk's dedication to growing the sport," said Rob Barnes, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Selkirk Sport. "John’s involvement in pickleball and decision to join other Team Selkirk tennis stars like Jack Sock and Ivan Lendl in their promotion of the sport, encourages the tennis community to experience the joy and excitement of pickleball."

Isner has chosen the AMPED Pro Air as his paddle of choice. Stay tuned to Selkirk.com for upcoming announcements on John’s exhibition schedule and special appearances.

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, Parris Todd, Dylan Frazier, Mary Brascia, Maggie Brascia, James Ignatowich and a host of others premier players and national/regional champions.

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