{"product_id":"selkirk-labs-red-paddle-collectors-case","title":"Selkirk LABS Red Paddle Collectors Case","description":"\u003ch2\u003eProtect the Paddle. Prove It's Real.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelkirk LABS paddles are produced in limited runs, and a meaningful number of them never see a full season of play — they get collected. The \u003cb\u003eSelkirk LABS Red Paddle Collectors Case\u003c\/b\u003e is built for exactly that: a presentation-grade case in LABS red that both protects the paddle and, with its included certificate of authenticity, documents it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor players rather than collectors, it does the everyday job just as well. A paddle left loose in a bag picks up edge dings and, worse, grit that transfers onto the face and dulls the grit texture you paid for. A dedicated case is the difference between a face that still grips in year two and one that has gone slick by autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Performance Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCertificate of Authenticity Included:\u003c\/b\u003e Each case ships with documentation, which matters if you are holding a limited LABS release as a collectible rather than a gamer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDistinctive LABS Red Finish:\u003c\/b\u003e Instantly identifiable as part of the Selkirk LABS programme rather than a generic sleeve.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProtects the Hitting Surface:\u003c\/b\u003e Keeps court grit and bag debris off a raw carbon face, preserving the surface texture that generates spin.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGuards Edges and Corners:\u003c\/b\u003e Shields the paddle edge guard from the knocks that happen in transit, not on court.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDisplay or Transport:\u003c\/b\u003e Presentable enough to display, robust enough to live in the bottom of a court bag.\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: 66%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eCapacity\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle pickleball paddle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eColour\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLABS Red\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eIncluded\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCertificate of authenticity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eDesigned For\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSelkirk LABS paddles; fits standard Widebody and Elongated shapes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eUse\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCollection display, storage and transport\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBuilt for the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/topcricketstore.com\/products\/selkirk-labs-project-boomstik-16mm-pickleball-paddle\"\u003eSelkirk LABS Project Boomstik\u003c\/a\u003e and the rest of the LABS range.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eQ: Does the Selkirk LABS case fit both Widebody and Elongated paddles?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA:\u003c\/b\u003e Yes. The case accommodates standard Widebody and Elongated pickleball paddle profiles, including the LABS Project Boomstik in either shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eQ: Why does a paddle need a case at all?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA:\u003c\/b\u003e Two reasons, and neither is about drops. Loose court grit in a bag acts as an abrasive against a raw carbon face and dulls the grit texture that generates spin. And an unprotected edge guard picks up knocks in transit that eventually let moisture into the core.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eQ: What is the certificate of authenticity for?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA:\u003c\/b\u003e Selkirk LABS paddles are limited-production releases, and some are held or resold as collectibles. The certificate documents the case as genuine LABS product, which matters to collectors buying and selling in that secondary market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eQ: Will a case stop my paddle face from going smooth?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA:\u003c\/b\u003e It slows it considerably. The two things that flatten a raw carbon grit surface are abrasion and contamination. A case eliminates the bag-grit abrasion entirely; you still need to wipe the face down with a damp \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/topcricketstore.com\/products\/selkirk-players-pickleball-towel\"\u003ecourt towel\u003c\/a\u003e after play to deal with the contamination side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eQ: Can I store a paddle in the case long term?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA:\u003c\/b\u003e Yes, provided you store the case somewhere temperature-stable. Avoid garages, attics and car trunks — sustained heat is what delaminates a paddle core, and a case will not protect against that.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Selkirk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48093321363682,"sku":"SELK-PCSE-LABS-REDX","price":54.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7924\/0418\/files\/pdp_image-Selkirk-LABS-pickleball-paddle-case-red-01.jpg?v=1785100388","url":"https:\/\/topcricketstore.com\/products\/selkirk-labs-red-paddle-collectors-case","provider":"TopCricketStore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}