Selkirk Paddles
Selkirk pickleball paddles with verified specs and community tape setups, 8 models, widebody, elongated shapes, balance points from 9.1 to 9.6 in.
About Selkirk
Selkirk Sport is the breadth leader in pickleball gear, the brand most
likely to be found in clubs, big-box sporting-goods retailers, and
specialty pickleball shops simultaneously. Its lineup spans recreational
through tournament-grade across the AMPED, VANGUARD, LUXX, and Boomstik
families, and its sub-label SLK extends downward into mainstream price
tiers.
Design philosophy
Cold-pressed carbon faces, polypropylene cores, and edge-foam
reinforcement across most current models. Construction emphasizes
durability and shape consistency over fashion-forward materials.
Pros
- Largest specialty-retail and big-box retail footprint of any brand
- Deep model breadth covering recreational through tournament tiers
- Strong replacement-parts and warranty support compared to DTC-only brands
Cons
- Premium models (LUXX, VANGUARD) carry top-tier pricing
- Stock balance points cluster in the power-leaning archetype lanes; control archetypes often need handle tape
- Less pro-tour visibility than JOOLA or Paddletek despite installed-base lead
Reviewer notes
Selkirk leads the market with an estimated 10.4% share of primary-paddle
users per our 2026 brand share analysis
,
shipping roughly 87,000 marketplace units in 2025. The breadth advantage
matters for players who want an in-person try-before-you-buy experience,
Selkirk is the brand most likely to be physically demoable.
DinkFlow editorial · last updated May 4, 2026
Models
Selkirk Boomstik
Widebody
Widebody
16mm
Models
Boomstik
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Selkirk Luxx Control Air Invikta
Elongated
Elongated
20mm
Models
Luxx Control Air Invikta
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Selkirk Luxx II Control Air Invikta
Elongated
Elongated
19mm
Models
Luxx II Control Air Invikta
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Selkirk SLK ERA
Widebody
Widebody
16mm
Models
SLK ERA
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Selkirk Vanguard Power Air Invikta
Elongated
Elongated
12.7mm
Models
Vanguard Power Air Invikta
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Selkirk Vanguard Pro Invikta
Elongated
Elongated
16mm
Models
Vanguard Pro Invikta
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Detailed Paddle Specs Snapshot
| Paddle | Shape | Length (in) | Width (in) | Handle (in) | Balance (in) | Mass (oz) | Core (mm) | Setups | Comments | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selkirk Boomstik | Widebody | 15.98 | 8.03 | 5.83 | 9.27 | 8.30 | 16.0 | 0 | 0 | Open in Editor |
| Selkirk Luxx Control Air Invikta | Elongated | 16.45 | 7.50 | 5.35 | 9.60 | 8.10 | 20.0 | 0 | 0 | Open in Editor |
| Selkirk Luxx II Control Air Invikta | Elongated | 16.34 | 7.48 | 5.50 | 9.58 | 8.00 | 19.0 | 0 | 0 | Open in Editor |
| Selkirk SLK ERA | Widebody | 15.98 | 7.98 | 5.75 | 9.32 | 8.10 | 16.0 | 0 | 0 | Open in Editor |
| Selkirk Vanguard Power Air Invikta | Elongated | 16.50 | 7.38 | 5.25 | 9.11 | 7.80 | 12.7 | 0 | 0 | Open in Editor |
| Selkirk Vanguard Pro Invikta | Elongated | 16.42 | 7.40 | 5.50 | 9.38 | 8.00 | 16.0 | 0 | 0 | Open in Editor |