How foam technology is redefining pickleball paddles
As pickleball continues to grow in popularity, so too, do the technological advancements of equipment. One of the most important factors of a pickleball paddle is its core because the core affects several gameplay factors, including power, responsiveness, and control. Through Selkirk LABS, Selkirk Sport has been innovating a new core technology — PureFoam core — in the newest LABS paddle, Project 008. This new...
Do I need pickleball-specific shoes?
As pickleball continues to grow in popularity, so does the variety of equipment designed specifically for the sport. Although paddles often get the spotlight, one essential piece of gear is often overlooked: your shoes. If you’ve been playing in running shoes or general sneakers, it's likely time to make the switch to pickleball-specific footwear. Pickleball shoes are optimized for lateral movements and quick stops Pickleball...
Why you should only wear your pickleball shoes on the court
In many sports, athletes take special care to use their sport-specific footwear only in the environment it's designed for. Ice hockey players, for example, never wear their skates off the ice, and track athletes reserve their spikes for the track. Pickleball players should adopt a similar mindset when it comes to their court shoes. Wearing your pickleball shoes exclusively on the court not only...
