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Why is there a hole in Selkirk LABS pickleball paddles?
Many pickleball innovations are made within the Selkirk Lab, but perhaps one of the most visually distinct features created by the Labs engineers is Selkirk's air dynamic throat design. Easily recognizable by the hole at the base of the paddle face, many pickleball players assume the air dynamic throat is solely an aesthetic feature. However, it actually helps players achieve higher-performance games. Let’s dig into... -
How many LABS pickleball paddle prototypes have not made it to market?
At Selkirk Sport, every new product begins with an idea, but not every idea becomes a for-sale paddle. Behind the scenes, a massive amount of research, prototyping, and testing occurs before a product ever sees a professional court — and some never do. The Selkirk lab houses the company’s most ambitious concepts, prototypes, and innovations that, for one reason or another, aren’t yet ready... -
Inside the Selkirk Lab: How a CT scanner helps ensure paddle durability and quality
The following information was provided by one of our engineers during a break from the lab. Selkirk engineers take paddle performance and durability seriously, and to help aid in testing, the Selkirk LABS members use a piece of equipment that is rare to the pickleball world: an industrial CT scanner. Although CT scanners are more commonly associated with hospitals or advanced aerospace research labs,...
