Which pickleball paddle is right for you in the Selkirk lineup? POWER, SPIN, CONTROL

[@vanadyan1674]

Love your videos, but hate sprayed on grit. T-700 Toray Carbon Fiber only thanks.

[@pickleballplaybook]

Haha oh yeah!!

[@123BV8]

Lasts a week or two then becomes smooth and the paddle is useless…..might as well buy a $30 Amaz paddle and save $150…..nanotac seems to be the solution unless they get delisted….

[@kabob21]

@@123BV8 Nanotac's longevity is pretty unproven, though. Haven't seen any long-term reviews of Proton paddles and they've had lack of restocks for awhile until just this week.

[@kabob21]

It's pricey but Selkirk's Labs Project 006 has 3 layers of T700 and a layer of 12k raw carbon fiber face. Seems to be their best all-court paddle. The Halo and Vanguard paddles also have raw CF faces.

[@123BV8]

@@kabob21 Heavy though and the size seems to be a cross between a standard and hybrid? I think they list it as an elongated? How does the peel ply hold up?

[@RyanTran-tm8or]

I am using v7 vatic and want to switch to Selkirk, but I don’t know which one. I have played tennis and table tennis before, so I have a pretty good forehand and can volley backhand well. Please recommend me one. Thank you.

[@pickleballplaybook]

Do you have a two handed or one handed backhand?

[@enrico8730]

Thinking of either the luxx or amped. How long do these paddles last before you gotta replace it?

[@pickleballplaybook]

As long as other paddles since they don’t have a frame that can easily break. How often do you play?

[@enrico8730]

@@pickleballplaybookI pretty much play every other day since I just started. Sometimes morning and evening a few times a week

[@pickleballplaybook]

Yeah I’d suggest Luxx if you need control and amped if you’re looking for more power. Both excellent paddles!

[@dominionn09]

I'm still a fan of Luxx overall. I tried the new amped and it feels flimsy and cheap to me

[@pickleballplaybook]

Interesting. I love the Luxx still, just needed some more power and I really like the feel of the new AMPED. The power air feels like wood to me hahaha

[@dominionn09]

@@pickleballplaybook Agree. I mean I'm not a 5.0 plus player I'm more like a 4.25-4.5 so I'm probably hitting the "wood" part of the mixture on the Amped. 😂 Whereas the Luxx gives me more margin for error

[@jabbaradaya5832]

I am looking to get the amped pro air, however I am second guessing myself with your mention of how the grit is sprayed on. I am playing about 3 times a week, but does that mean that I can only use this paddle for 3 months? Also, is there a way to retexturize the surface?

[@pickleballplaybook]

Correct. The grit will last you 3-6 months. I’d say your average paddle in that price range will last around 6 months playing 3 days a week. Hopefully that helps!

[@jabbaradaya5832]

@@pickleballplaybook Thank you so much for your reply! Do you recommend any other paddles that offer these sort of specs with a bit more longevity?

[@pickleballplaybook]

There aren’t any with similar specs. I’d suggest the amped to anyone honestly!

[@2kpounders461]

Does proton make an edgeless carbon fiber paddle?

[@pickleballplaybook]

No. They use a different material. I heard it lasts for a long time!!

[@kabob21]

Yes, the Series Two Edgeless Ultra Soft. But it has a spray-grit surface like Selkirk.

[@protab09]

Best one is the Gamma airbender! 😂

[@pickleballplaybook]

🤣🤣🤣 what is that?

[@protab09]

Gamma makes great pickleball paddles! You should check out the RCF- Airbender and the RCF- Obsidian paddles!

[@JLEBELGE]

lol did you kiss your muffler? ...:)

[@pickleballplaybook]

Haha just spent too much time out in the sun without water! One of my bad habits 😂