How loud is the Project Boomstik?
Pickleball players chasing every competitive advantage have a new weapon in their arsenal: the Selkirk Project Boomstik™. It hits harder, plays faster, and sounds louder than anything else on the court. Players have been buzzing about its unique, booming pop since its release. So, why is it so loud? How does it compare to other pickleball paddles? And does that sound actually help your...
The hidden tech inside Project Boomstik: NFC and the future of pickleball paddles
When Selkirk LABS set out to create The Most Advanced Paddle Ever Made, we didn’t just stop at power, durability, and spin. With Project Boomstik, innovation extends beyond performance on the pickleball court. Hidden inside the handle is a tiny piece of technology that represents the future of pickleball paddle ownership: NFC (Near Field Communication). What is NFC and why does it matter? NFC (Near...
What is moment of inertia in pickleball and why it matters for your game
Moment of inertia is a measure of how mass is distributed in an object relative to its pivot point. In pickleball, MOI translates directly into a paddle’s swing weight, or how heavy the paddle feels when you swing, and twist weight, how much it resists twisting on off-center hits. Higher MOI means more stability and a larger sweet spot. This means it takes more effort...
