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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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