{"title":"Widebody Pickleball Paddles","description":"\u003cp\u003eWidebody pickleball paddles offer the largest sweet spot and quickest hands at the kitchen line, ideal for doubles play. Shop widebody shapes from Selkirk, SLK and Bread \u0026amp; Butter.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"selkirk-labs-project-boomstik-16mm-widebody-pickleball-paddle","title":"Selkirk LABS Project Boomstik 16mm Widebody Pickleball Paddle","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBuilt to End Points, Not Extend Them\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome paddles help you stay in the rally. The \u003cb\u003eSelkirk LABS Project Boomstik 16mm Pickleball Paddle\u003c\/b\u003e is built to end it. Developed through the Selkirk LABS program, the Boomstik is the paddle for aggressive US league and tournament players who create the point from the baseline and finish it at the kitchen line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat separates it from every other power paddle is BoomCore. A PureFoam center is surrounded by an EVA Power Ring and fused into a single unit, and Selkirk measures roughly 14% more exit speed than the previous generation. That translates to about 25 milliseconds off your opponent's response window, which is the margin between a put-away and a reset.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Performance Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBoomCore Power Platform:\u003c\/b\u003e A PureFoam core surrounded by a fused EVA Power Ring converts swing speed into exit speed, giving the Boomstik a 10\/10 power rating without the uncontrollable trampoline effect of cheaper foam paddles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInfiniGrit Spin Surface:\u003c\/b\u003e Selkirk's tournament-legal grit texture generates up to 2,000 RPM and lasts roughly three times longer than the embossed epoxy peel-ply finish used on most raw carbon paddles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMOI Tuning System:\u003c\/b\u003e Perimeter weighting arrives pre-tuned for a stabilised swing and an expanded sweet spot, so off-centre contact still produces a clean, predictable ball.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMultistrata T700 Carbon Face:\u003c\/b\u003e Three layers of T700-grade carbon fiber that hold both their shape and their surface texture through a full season of hard hitting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTwo Shapes, One Core:\u003c\/b\u003e Widebody delivers the larger sweet spot and faster hands at the net. Elongated adds reach and leverage for driving and attacking from deep.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWidebody\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElongated\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eCore Material\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBoomCore (PureFoam + EVA Power Ring)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBoomCore (PureFoam + EVA Power Ring)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eCore Thickness\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eFace Material\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMultistrata T700 Carbon (3 layers)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMultistrata T700 Carbon (3 layers)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eSurface Texture\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInfiniGrit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInfiniGrit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eAverage Weight\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.0 - 8.4 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.0 - 8.3 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003ePaddle Height\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15.95 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16.5 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003ePaddle Width\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.45 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrip Length\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.6 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.8 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrip Circumference\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.25 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.25 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eHandle Shape\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOctagonal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOctagonal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eSwing Weight\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e112 ± 2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e118 ± 2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eTwist Weight\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.2 ± 0.3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.2 ± 0.3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eSkill Level\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIntermediate to Advanced\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIntermediate to Advanced\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eCertification\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSA Pickleball Approved\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSA Pickleball Approved\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeep your hand locked in through long summer sessions with a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/topcricketstore.com\/products\/selkirk-tacky-pickleball-overgrip-3-pack\"\u003eSelkirk Tacky Pickleball Overgrip 3-Pack\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eQ: Is the Selkirk LABS Project Boomstik USA Pickleball approved?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA:\u003c\/b\u003e Yes. Both the Widebody and Elongated Boomstik are USA Pickleball approved and legal for sanctioned league and tournament play in the United States. The InfiniGrit surface is engineered to stay within the USAP roughness limit for the life of the paddle rather than only when new.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eQ: Should I buy the Boomstik Widebody or the Elongated?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA:\u003c\/b\u003e Choose the Widebody if you play a lot of doubles at the kitchen line and want the biggest possible sweet spot and quickest hands in fast exchanges. Choose the Elongated if you drive from the baseline, play singles, or want extra reach and leverage on put-aways. Both use the identical BoomCore platform, so you are choosing shape, not power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eQ: Is a 16mm paddle better than a 14mm paddle?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA:\u003c\/b\u003e A 16mm core generally offers more control, a softer feel on dinks and resets, and a larger effective sweet spot. A 14mm core plays firmer and gives a little more raw pop. The Boomstik uses a 16mm core because its BoomCore foam construction already supplies the power, letting the thicker core add control on top of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eQ: What is the MOI Tuning System and do I need to adjust it?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA:\u003c\/b\u003e MOI stands for moment of inertia. Selkirk adds perimeter weighting that raises the paddle's resistance to twisting on off-centre contact, which stabilises mishits and widens the usable sweet spot. It arrives pre-tuned and ready to play, so no adjustment is required out of the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eQ: How long does the InfiniGrit spin surface last?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA:\u003c\/b\u003e Selkirk rates InfiniGrit at roughly three times the durability of the traditional embossed epoxy peel-ply texture used on most raw carbon paddle faces. In practice that means the paddle keeps generating tournament-level spin well into its second season rather than going slick after a few months of regular play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eQ: Does the Boomstik come with a paddle cover?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA:\u003c\/b\u003e The Boomstik ships in Selkirk's standard retail packaging. If you want dedicated protection for storage and transport, the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/topcricketstore.com\/products\/selkirk-labs-red-paddle-collectors-case\"\u003eSelkirk LABS Red Paddle Collectors Case\u003c\/a\u003e is built specifically for LABS paddles and includes a certificate of authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Selkirk","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":48129308950754,"sku":"SELK-PADL-BM16-WBBK","price":332.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Canyon Clay","offer_id":48129308983522,"sku":"SELK-PADL-BM16-WBCC","price":332.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7924\/0418\/files\/pdp_PNG-PDP-Labs-Boomstik-Widebody-Pickleball-Paddle-01x.png?v=1785099914"},{"product_id":"selkirk-omni-widebody-pickleball-paddle","title":"Selkirk OMNI Widebody Pickleball Paddle","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOne Paddle, Every Shot in Your Bag\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost players end up choosing between power and control, then spend a season regretting it. The \u003cb\u003eSelkirk OMNI Pickleball Paddle\u003c\/b\u003e is built for the player who refuses to choose — a true all-court paddle for the 3.5 to 5.0 club, league and tournament player competing on US indoor and outdoor courts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe OMNI is the first Selkirk paddle built on ReactCore: a PureFoam floating center, a second PureFoam ring, and an EVA Power Ring fused around it. The result is a core with adaptive flexibility that stays soft on a reset and stiffens up behind a full swing, which is why the OMNI scores 9\/10 power and 9\/10 control at the same time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Performance Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eReactCore Adaptive Core:\u003c\/b\u003e A PureFoam floating center surrounded by a PureFoam ring and an EVA Power Ring, delivering consistent response across the whole face instead of a narrow hot spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e10\/10 InfiniGrit Spin:\u003c\/b\u003e Selkirk's tournament-legal grit surface generates up to 2,000 RPM and outlasts traditional embossed epoxy raw carbon finishes by roughly 3x.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHand-Adjustable MOI Tuning:\u003c\/b\u003e Unlike fixed-weight paddles, the OMNI lets you remove and rearrange the perimeter weights by hand to shift balance toward stability or manoeuvrability.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMulti-Layer T700 Carbon Face:\u003c\/b\u003e A patent-pending layered T700 carbon-fiber system that holds its texture and its shape season after season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWidebody or Elongated:\u003c\/b\u003e Widebody gives a 10\/10 sweet spot for fast hands at the kitchen. Elongated adds half an inch of reach and more leverage for driving.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWidebody\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElongated\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eCore Material\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReactCore (PureFoam + EVA Power Ring)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReactCore (PureFoam + EVA Power Ring)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eCore Thickness\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eFace Material\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMulti-layer T700 carbon fiber\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMulti-layer T700 carbon fiber\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eSurface Texture\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInfiniGrit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInfiniGrit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eAverage Weight\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.9 - 8.2 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.9 - 8.2 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003ePaddle Height\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15.95 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16.5 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003ePaddle Width\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.45 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrip Length\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.6 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.8 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrip Circumference\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.25 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.25 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eHandle Shape\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOctagonal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOctagonal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eSwing Weight\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e112 ± 2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e118 ± 2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eTwist Weight\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.9 ± 0.2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.9 ± 0.2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003ePower \/ Spin \/ Control\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9 \/ 10 \/ 9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9 \/ 10 \/ 9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eCertification\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSA Pickleball Approved\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSA Pickleball Approved\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBrowse the rest of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/topcricketstore.com\/collections\/pickleball-paddles\"\u003epickleball paddle range\u003c\/a\u003e or add a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/topcricketstore.com\/products\/selkirk-players-pickleball-towel\"\u003eSelkirk Players' Towel\u003c\/a\u003e to your court bag.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eQ: Should I buy the Selkirk OMNI Elongated or Widebody?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA:\u003c\/b\u003e Choose Elongated if you play from the baseline, play singles, or want extra reach and leverage on drives and put-aways. Choose Widebody if you spend most of your time at the kitchen line in doubles and want the larger, more forgiving sweet spot for fast hand battles. Both shapes share the identical ReactCore platform and 16mm thickness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eQ: Is the Selkirk OMNI USA Pickleball approved?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA:\u003c\/b\u003e Yes. Both OMNI shapes are USA Pickleball approved and legal for sanctioned tournament and league play in the United States. The InfiniGrit surface is engineered to stay inside the USAP surface-roughness limit for the working life of the paddle, not just when it is new.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eQ: How is the OMNI different from the Selkirk LABS Project Boomstik?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA:\u003c\/b\u003e The Boomstik is a dedicated power paddle rated 10\/10 power and 8\/10 control. The OMNI trades a small amount of raw power for meaningfully better touch, scoring 9\/10 in power, spin and control alike. If you finish points with pace, take the Boomstik. If you want one paddle that handles resets, dinks and drives equally well, take the OMNI.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eQ: What does the MOI Tuning System actually do?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA:\u003c\/b\u003e MOI stands for moment of inertia, which is the paddle's resistance to twisting when you hit off-centre. Selkirk positions removable perimeter weights to raise it, stabilising mishits and widening the usable sweet spot. On the OMNI these weights can be removed and rearranged by hand, so you can bias the paddle toward stability or toward a faster, more manoeuvrable swing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eQ: Is a 16mm paddle right for an intermediate player?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA:\u003c\/b\u003e Yes. A 16mm core gives a softer feel on dinks and resets, a larger effective sweet spot and more forgiveness than a thinner 14mm core, which is exactly what most 3.5 to 4.5 players need. Selkirk rates the OMNI for intermediate to advanced play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eQ: What grip size does the OMNI come in and can I build it up?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA:\u003c\/b\u003e Both shapes ship with a 4.25 inch grip circumference, which suits the majority of adult players. If you prefer a thicker handle, adding a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/topcricketstore.com\/products\/selkirk-tacky-pickleball-overgrip-3-pack\"\u003eSelkirk Tacky Overgrip\u003c\/a\u003e increases circumference by roughly 1\/16 inch per wrap.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Selkirk","offers":[{"title":"Chalk White","offer_id":48129309114594,"sku":"SELK-PADL-OMNI-WBWH","price":299.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Hydro Blue","offer_id":48129309147362,"sku":"SELK-PADL-OMNI-WBBL","price":299.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cosmic","offer_id":48129309180130,"sku":"SELK-PADL-OMNI-WBPK","price":299.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Canyon Clay","offer_id":48129309212898,"sku":"SELK-PADL-OMNI-WBCC","price":299.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7924\/0418\/files\/vertical_PNG_3000x4000-Selkirk-Omni-Pickleball-Paddle-Widebody-Chalk-White-01.png?v=1785099990"},{"product_id":"slk-era-power-widebody-pickleball-paddle-by-selkirk","title":"SLK ERA Power Widebody Pickleball Paddle by Selkirk","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTournament-Grade Power Without the Tournament-Grade Price\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe jump from a beginner paddle to a genuine competition paddle usually costs upward of $250. The \u003cb\u003eSLK ERA Power Pickleball Paddle by Selkirk\u003c\/b\u003e closes that gap. Built for 3.0 to 4.0 players stepping into US league and local tournament play, it borrows the construction thinking from Selkirk's flagship range and delivers it at roughly half the outlay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts Dynamic Fusion Core is what makes that possible. A low-density EVA foam perimeter with composite edge reinforcements encapsulates a polypropylene honeycomb center, so the paddle keeps the forgiving feel of a poly core while the foam ring adds the extra pop that a foam-wall paddle is known for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Performance Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDynamic Fusion Core:\u003c\/b\u003e A low-density EVA foam perimeter and composite edge reinforcement wrap the polypropylene honeycomb core, adding power at the edges without hollowing out the sweet spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThree-Layer Hybrid Face:\u003c\/b\u003e Woven fiberglass blended with T700 raw carbon fiber — the fiberglass supplies pop, the raw carbon supplies bite and spin.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRaw Spin Technology Surface:\u003c\/b\u003e A textured raw carbon finish that grips the ball on drives, rolls and third-shot drops. Rated 9\/10 for spin.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e16mm Control-First Thickness:\u003c\/b\u003e The thicker core softens resets and dinks, so the added power never comes at the cost of touch at the kitchen line.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOctagonal Handle:\u003c\/b\u003e A defined eight-sided grip that helps you find a consistent hand position without looking down between points.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWidebody\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElongated\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eCore Material\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePolypropylene honeycomb with EVA foam perimeter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePolypropylene honeycomb with EVA foam perimeter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eCore Thickness\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eFace Material\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3-layer woven fiberglass and T700 raw carbon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3-layer woven fiberglass and T700 raw carbon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eSurface Texture\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRaw Spin Technology\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRaw Spin Technology\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eAverage Weight\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.0 - 8.3 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.9 - 8.4 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003ePaddle Height\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15.95 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16.5 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003ePaddle Width\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.45 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrip Length\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.6 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.8 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrip Circumference\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.25 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.25 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eHandle Shape\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOctagonal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOctagonal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003ePower \/ Spin \/ Control\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.5 \/ 9 \/ 7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.5 \/ 9 \/ 7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eSkill Level\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIntermediate to Advanced\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIntermediate to Advanced\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eCertification\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSA Pickleball Approved\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSA Pickleball Approved\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eStepping up from here? Compare against the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/topcricketstore.com\/products\/selkirk-omni-pickleball-paddle\"\u003eSelkirk OMNI\u003c\/a\u003e for all-court balance or the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/topcricketstore.com\/products\/selkirk-labs-project-boomstik-16mm-pickleball-paddle\"\u003eLABS Project Boomstik\u003c\/a\u003e for maximum power.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eQ: Is the SLK ERA Power USA Pickleball approved?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA:\u003c\/b\u003e Yes. Both the Widebody and Elongated SLK ERA Power are USA Pickleball approved and legal for sanctioned league and tournament play across the United States.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eQ: What is the difference between SLK and Selkirk paddles?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA:\u003c\/b\u003e SLK is Selkirk's performance-value line. SLK paddles use the same design language and quality control as the flagship Selkirk range but with more affordable material choices — polypropylene honeycomb rather than PureFoam cores, for example. The ERA Power sits at the top of the SLK line and is the closest SLK gets to flagship performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eQ: Should I choose the Elongated or the Widebody SLK ERA Power?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA:\u003c\/b\u003e Take the Elongated for extra reach and leverage if you drive from the baseline or play singles. Take the Widebody for a wider sweet spot and quicker manoeuvrability in doubles hand battles at the net. Core and face construction are identical between the two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eQ: Is the SLK ERA Power good for a 3.5 player?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA:\u003c\/b\u003e It is arguably the ideal 3.5 paddle. At that level most players want more put-away power but cannot yet afford to lose control on resets. The 16mm core plus foam perimeter gives you both, and Selkirk rates it for intermediate to advanced play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eQ: How does a foam perimeter core differ from a standard honeycomb core?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA:\u003c\/b\u003e A standard polypropylene honeycomb core loses energy near the edges, which is why off-centre hits feel dead. Adding a low-density EVA foam ring around the perimeter returns some of that energy, so shots struck away from the middle keep more pace and the effective sweet spot grows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eQ: What does Raw Spin Technology mean?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA:\u003c\/b\u003e It is Selkirk's name for a raw, unpainted carbon fiber face left with its natural surface texture rather than sealed under a smooth coating. That exposed weave grips the ball for longer at contact, which produces measurably more spin on drives, rolls and drops.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Selkirk","offers":[{"title":"White","offer_id":48129309245666,"sku":"SELK-PADL-SERA-WBWH","price":199.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ultraviolet","offer_id":48129309278434,"sku":"SELK-PADL-SERA-WBUV","price":199.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7924\/0418\/files\/pdp_PNG-selkirk-slk-era-pickleball-paddle-widebody-white-01_a83d5c5a-6b74-4dde-bef2-bd4f39419c85.png?v=1785100054"},{"product_id":"slk-geo-widebody-pickleball-paddle-by-selkirk","title":"SLK Geo Widebody Pickleball Paddle by Selkirk","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Control Paddle That Grows With Your Game\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost first paddles get outgrown in a season. The \u003cb\u003eSLK Geo Pickleball Paddle by Selkirk\u003c\/b\u003e is built so that does not happen. It pairs a genuine T700-grade raw carbon fiber face — the same material class used on paddles costing three times as much — with a forgiving 14mm control core, making it the paddle US beginners and improving players can take from open play into their first sanctioned tournament.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRated 9\/10 for control, the Geo is deliberately not a power paddle. It rewards placement, keeps third-shot drops soft and predictable, and gives you the feedback you need to actually develop touch rather than muscling every ball.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Performance Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eT700-Grade Raw Carbon Face:\u003c\/b\u003e Real raw carbon fiber, not a painted composite. It bites the ball for spin and keeps that texture far longer than a coated face.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRev-Pro Polymer Honeycomb Core:\u003c\/b\u003e A 14mm polypropylene honeycomb core tuned for a dynamic balance of control and usable pop, without the harsh feel of a thin budget core.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMOI Tuning System:\u003c\/b\u003e Perimeter weighting delivers maximum sweet spot and balance straight out of the box, so off-centre hits stay in play instead of spraying wide.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRaw Spin Technology:\u003c\/b\u003e The textured raw carbon surface grips the ball through contact, giving an 8\/10 spin rating at an entry-level price.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFour Colourways, Two Shapes:\u003c\/b\u003e Cyan, White, Pink and Volt across both Elongated and Widebody, so a whole household or club squad can find one they will actually pick up.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWidebody\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElongated\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eCore Material\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRev-Pro polypropylene honeycomb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRev-Pro polypropylene honeycomb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eCore Thickness\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eFace Material\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eT700-grade raw carbon fiber\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eT700-grade raw carbon fiber\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eSurface Texture\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRaw Spin Technology\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRaw Spin Technology\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eAverage Weight\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.8 - 8.1 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.8 - 8.1 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003ePaddle Height\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15.95 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16.5 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003ePaddle Width\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.45 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eHandle Length\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.6 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.8 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrip Circumference\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.25 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.25 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eHandle Shape\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOctagonal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOctagonal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eSwing Weight\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e107\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e113\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eTwist Weight\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.7\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003ePower \/ Spin \/ Control\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7 \/ 8 \/ 9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7 \/ 8 \/ 9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eSkill Level\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner to Intermediate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner to Intermediate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eCertification\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSA Pickleball Approved\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSA Pickleball Approved\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eReady for more power? Step up to the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/topcricketstore.com\/products\/slk-era-power-pickleball-paddle-by-selkirk\"\u003eSLK ERA Power\u003c\/a\u003e, or shop our full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/topcricketstore.com\/collections\/pickleball-paddles\"\u003epickleball paddle collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eQ: Is the SLK Geo a good pickleball paddle for beginners?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA:\u003c\/b\u003e Yes. Selkirk rates it beginner to intermediate, and its 9\/10 control rating with MOI-tuned perimeter weighting means mishits stay in play while you build consistency. Unlike most true beginner paddles, it uses a genuine raw carbon face, so it remains competitive as your level rises.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eQ: Why is the SLK Geo 14mm when most Selkirk paddles are 16mm?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA:\u003c\/b\u003e A 14mm core plays a little firmer and returns more pop, which helps players who have not yet developed full swing speed generate depth on serves and drives. The trade-off is a slightly smaller margin on resets, which is why Selkirk offsets it with MOI perimeter weighting and a 9\/10 control rating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eQ: Elongated or Widebody for a newer player?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA:\u003c\/b\u003e Start with the Widebody. Its wider face and higher twist weight of 7.5 make it the more forgiving of the two, and the lower swing weight of 107 keeps the paddle quick in hand battles. Move to Elongated later if you want extra reach for driving and serving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eQ: Is the SLK Geo legal for tournament play?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA:\u003c\/b\u003e Yes. The SLK Geo is USA Pickleball approved in both shapes and all four colourways, so it is legal for sanctioned league, ladder and tournament play in the United States.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eQ: What is the difference between the SLK Geo and the SLK ERA Power?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA:\u003c\/b\u003e The Geo is the control paddle: 14mm poly core, 7\/10 power, 9\/10 control. The ERA Power is the aggressive option: 16mm core with a foam perimeter, 8.5\/10 power, 7.5\/10 control. Choose the Geo if you are still developing consistency, and the ERA Power if you already finish points with pace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eQ: How do I look after a raw carbon paddle face?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA:\u003c\/b\u003e Wipe the face with a slightly damp cloth after play to lift court dust out of the texture, and let it air dry. Avoid solvents and abrasive pads, which flatten the grit. 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