Selkirk Sport
Selkirk Sport ERA Power
The Selkirk Sport ERA Power is an elongated, power-focused paddle with a forgiving design. It suits players who want stronger drives, serves, and putaways while keeping useful reach and spin.
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Overview
This paddle uses a 16mm polypropylene honeycomb core surrounded by EVA foam. That construction is designed for stability and forgiveness, while the T700 raw carbon fiber and fiberglass face adds a lively response. Its elongated 16.5-inch shape and 5.8-inch handle give you extra reach and room for a two-handed backhand.
The composite face and layered construction favor power without making the paddle feel completely unforgiving. A reviewer found the sweet spot larger than expected for a power paddle, with mishits losing less than anticipated. The same review noted a slightly head-heavy feel, which can cause fatigue during long sessions.
Play style
Choose it when your game starts with aggressive serves, hard drives, and fast putaways. The elongated shape helps you reach more balls, while the textured face provides decent spin without requiring an extreme swing. The paddle's lively response can add pace to offensive shots.
It is less natural for soft dinks and drops. A reviewer needed time to adjust because those shots initially traveled long. You can learn to soften your swing, but players who build points around precise kitchen control may prefer a calmer paddle.
Best for
- Players who want more pace on drives, serves, and putaways
- Baseline hitters who value extra reach from an elongated shape
- Players moving from a control paddle to a more powerful option
- Players who want useful spin without a very large swing
- Two-handed backhand players who can use the longer handle
Look elsewhere if
- Players who prioritize effortless touch on dinks and drops
- Anyone sensitive to arm fatigue from a slightly head-heavy paddle
- Players who want a compact shape for quick hand battles
- Beginners seeking the easiest possible soft-game paddle
Strengths
- Strong power for drives, serves, and putaways, according to a reviewer
- Forgiving response for a power paddle, with a larger-than-expected sweet spot
- Textured raw carbon and fiberglass face provides decent spin
- Elongated 16.5-inch shape offers extra reach
- 16mm EVA-surrounded polypropylene core supports stability and forgiveness
Things to consider
- Soft dinks and drops may fly long until you adjust your swing
- The slightly head-heavy feel may become tiring during long sessions
- The power-oriented response gives you less effortless control at the kitchen
- The elongated shape may feel less nimble in rapid hand exchanges
- Check the fit of the 4.25-inch grip and longer 5.8-inch handle before buying
Specs
| Brand | Selkirk Sport |
|---|---|
| Core thickness | 16 mm |
| Core material | 16mm polypropylene honeycomb surrounded by EVA foam |
| Face | Composite |
| Face material | T700 raw carbon fiber and fiberglass |
| Shape | Elongated |
| Length | 16.5 in |
| Width | 7.45 in |
| Handle length | 5.8 in |
| Grip circumference | 4.25 in |
| Handle | Longer handle for added reach and two-handed backhands |
| USA Pickleball approved | Yes |
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