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PRODUCT REVIEW
SELKIRK SPORT 30P EPIC GRAPHITE
ENRIQUE RUIZ SIGNATURE
Weight : 7.6 - 7.9 oz . Dimensions : 15.75 " x 8.0 " Core : Polymer PowerCore™ Surface : CarbonFlex™ Graphite Price : $ 110
SELKIRK SPORT OMNI GRAPHITE
GLEN PETERSON SIGNATURE
Weight : 7.1 - 7.4 oz . Dimensions : 16.25 " x 7.25 " Core : Polymer PowerCore™ Surface : CarbonFlex™ Graphite Price : $ 100
SELKIRK SPORT MAXIMA COMPOSITE
MORGAN EVANS SIGNATURE
Weight : 7.2 - 7.6 oz . Dimensions : 17 " x 7 " Core : Polymer PowerCore™ Surface : FiberStrong™ Composite Price : $ 85
SELKIRK SPORT PRO S1C
COMPOSITE
Weight : 7.5 - 8.0 oz . Dimensions : 15.63 ” x 8.0 ” Core : Polymer PowerCore™ Surface : FiberStrong™ Composite Price : $ 100
SELKIRK SPORT NEO
Weight : 7.7 - 7.9 oz . Dimensions : 15.68 " x 7.88 " Core : Polymer PowerCore™ Surface : Composite Price : $ 50
SELKIRK SPORT PRO S1C +
COMPOSITE
Weight : 8 oz . Dimensions : 15.63 " x 8.0 " Core : Polymer PowerCore™ Surface : FiberStrong™ Composite Price : $ 100
PADDLE WEIGHT
Not everyone is in agreement about how core and surface material affect paddle play . Part of that is probably due to the wide variation in material production and sourcing . No one , to our knowledge , has ever done a comprehensive study of how paddle core or face materials contribute to the play of a paddle .
Possibly the # 1 most important and easy-to-understand thing that will affect the play of a paddle is the weight . Heavy paddles generally have more power ( pop ) and less control ( touch ), while light paddles have less power but better control .
CONCLUSION
So which paddle is the best one for you ? The answer : The paddle that you play the best with and feel the most confident with . But , if you ’ re not sure what to look for , first determine what type of player you think you are . Be honest . It ’ s not who you want to be ... it ’ s who you really are . Type-A individuals may lean toward more of an aggressive type playing paddle having some weight and pop , while a “ B ” personality may want a lighter , softer paddle for better touch . Your personality does matter .
Our recommendation is to try paddles from different paddle manufacturers , and use the one that feels the best to you ( the one you feel the most confident with ). There are many great paddle manufacturers and paddles out there . •
SELKIRK SPORT PRO S1G GRAPHITE
Weight : 7.9 - 8.2 oz . Dimensions : 15.63 " x 8.0 " Core : Polymer PowerCore™ Surface : CarbonFlex™ Graphite Price : $ 130
SELKIRK SPORT PRO S1G + GRAPHITE
Weight : 7.9 - 8.2 oz . Dimensions : 15.63 " x 8.0 " Core : Polymer PowerCore™ Surface : CarbonFlex™ Graphite Price : $ 130
WOLFE SPORTS WOLFE X3 CARBON FIBER
Weight : 8.1 oz . Dimensions : 15.5 " x 7.63 " Core : Aluminum Honeycomb Surface : 3 Layers : Fiberglass-
Graphite-3K Carbon Fiber Price : $ 80
WOLFE SPORTS WOLFE XL
Weight : 8.9 oz . Dimensions : 15.75 " x 8.25 " Core : Aluminum Honeycomb Surface : 2 Layers : Fiberglass -
Graphite Price : $ 68
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