My local rep delivered an Invikta Power Air, 7.9 oz to my morning group today. After playing with it for a couple of hours I listened to your review. I didn’t try the Project 002 so I can’t comment on that part of your impressions - but the rest was spot on. My regular paddle is the Electrum E. I like the soft touch of that paddle, but it definitely sacrifices a bit of power. Over head shots with the PowerAir are bullets comparatively speaking. The Power Air added pace to my 3rds from the baseline. In fact, my 3Rds, 5ths, etc performance was higher than normal because the shape and pace I prefer were easier to create with the PowerAir. On the other hand, returns of serve were a bit baffling. I hit a pretty soft, backspin return. I couldn’t get control of depth until I started adding some power. This left me hurrying to the NVL. I’ll need to practice. The one thing you didn’t mention…the sound. This paddle has a distinctive pop. Not good or bad, just very different. Thanks for the great reviews. Yours are the best.
The grit lasted 2-3 weeks on mine. Spin and power was diminished compared to day one, so I returned it. I think at $250 it's laughable for the performance to drop so quickly.
I got a chance to test drive the invikta today I felt like the ball popped off the face quite a bit, and also did find myself driving the ball WAY more than I normally would.... not my style, but still fun to play with!
I have the S2 Power Air, and at first I had the same issue with “dead hits” around the perimeter. I then added heavy lead tape (1.42g per in.) around the top half of the head and that did wonders! It expanded the sweet spot almost all the way to the edges. It helped with dinking, yet I had to be careful on the drives because the extra weight gave it additional “humff” and ball would go slightly long. Highly suggest lead tape. The paddle is light enough to add the additional weight, especially the S2 (won’t be too head heavy)
I'm in the market for a great all around paddle, lots of spin, and big sweet spot. The S2 power air is at the top of my list now. After a month or so woukd you still recommend your S2? Maybe recommend a different shape?
@@Pearagon10 I did! Found someone selling a new one for $200. Absolutely LOVE IT. I don't really need the "boost" in power that the invikta has, but I really lack in consistency. So the S2 was PERFECT. However the handle is very very small and the grip sucks. I've since put an over grip on but my sweaty hands just don't like many grips HAHA. I've been able to handle all three shapes of the power air, and the epic has a muchhh nicer handle in terms of length. If you wanna two hand, get the epic hands down. The s2 and epic are identical widths, but the s2 is a little lengthier. I doubt you'd see much of a performance difference between the two tho. So longer handle, get the epic, longer face, get the s2. Overall, TONS of power even in the s2, huuuge sweet spot, lots of spin. The perfect paddle for me. Hope tgat helps!
A lot of talking about the 002, but the majority of people might have the classic Ampes series. I bought the S2 a year ago. Any comments on how different the Power Air feels compared to Amped? I don’t like the fact it’s 13mm wide instead of 16mm…but I guess that’s what makes it more power orientated. Less cushion=more power. Anyways thanks in advance!
Thank you for your review. I just bought one online because of your video. I too had 2 Joola HBJ 16 paddles and after 1 month one lost at least half of the grip/spin and the other developed a crack 1/2 inch from the side edge about 2.5 inches long. almost $500 down the drain.
Next time he have a paddle that seems like it's intended for singles, can we focus on the singles aspect? Doubles is lame enough and over played as it is, can we get something singles related, especially on an elongated power paddle?
One thing of interest is that both this paddle and the 003 are now labeled as "Assembled in the USA" as opposed to "Made in the USA". Looks as if the edgeless construction is beyond the capabilities of their US factory and it is being manufacture off-shore. "Assembled" could mean as little as the grip being applied on US soil. I've got no issues with this whatsoever as that's just the nature of the beast now that paddles are starting to require more advanced construction techniques.
Once again, an amazing and thoughtful review! I did read on the Just Paddles site that they also implemented a "FlexFoam Perimeter". Sounds a lot like the foam wall that Joola introduced with the Hyperion. I currently have the Hyperion and feel like the foam injection is what makes it have less dead spots and the balance between going power and dinking. I'd love to hear your thoughts on if you feel the foam walls is a new trend in paddle design or just a gimmick.
Definitely doesn’t seem like a gimmick to me. Seems like zero consequence of them adding it and logically it makes sense. It’s the reason less tape on the sides makes a paddle feel more stable.
@@808Faith nice! computers.... I agree. I think having the mass of the foam on the edges gives it some counter mass to make the edges less dead. While lead tape achieves a similar goal, its nice to have it baked into the construction and to know the guys with the engineering degrees thought through the placement and density. I think we're going to see this a lot more in the future. The trick will be if each brand can come up with some fancy marketing name for it other than "foam on the edge". 🙂
The "Flexfoam Perimeter" was first implemented in the 002 according to Selkirk. I too use the Hyperion and believe the Hyperfoam is what makes the paddle feel so "plush" (just my assumption).
Hiii this paddle sounds awesome. Came from tennis and about a month into pickle and loving it. Your reference to it being the closest thing to a tennis racquet was what resonated with me. I was wondering if there were any more paddles that fit in this category as well? Possibly a cheaper option? 😅
I love these paddles and bought an Epic. But let me tell you-and I’m not affiliated-but try the new Prodrive paddle. It has more power than these Selkirk but with more control
@@jamesaguirre2537 Gearbox was the only paddle on the market that had good design (Kennex is meh) and has a great product. They did what classic companies run by product designer do: market features and product specs. However, they never talked about any of the problems that their product solved or talked about the inherit pain points that the majority of other paddles have (broken handles, cracked edge guards, broken honeycomb). They played it safe in the market and didn’t wish the knife on the problems in other brands/products. They also don’t sponsor pro players….which makes some people wonder if gearbox paddles are good enough for top players. Whether we like it or not, seeing pros playing with certain gear (shoes, paddle, shirts, water bottles, etc) does make a different type of brand impression. But now Selkirk is in the edge less paddle world and they are invested in marketing. Sponsoring tournaments, players, an app…is it conincedence that Tyson McGuggin has a write up in magazine talking about he’s the most electrifying athlete on the very same day they release 3 new paddles? Maybe, but probably not. Was it a coincidence that the same week they launched the Project 003 paddle that they were sponsoring a major tournament? Selkirk is a marketing machine and clearly has good strategy, good sponsorships, good design, good customer service and good branding. So when I say Gearbox bungled their opportunity, this is what I mean. They were first to the market, but don’t know how to hold that market position. They may end up being the blackberry of pickleball. Sucks because I think they make great stuff but they need a different story other than, “our technology is better” (which is completely subjective).
So you didn’t have the Epic or S2 models to add to the comparison? My other favorite reviewer left the impression the Epic was even more controllable and forgiving and said he played his best singles ever winning gold in a tournament. (He didn’t have the S2 either.) w Would love to know you thoughts on those versions.
Great review. Interesting your brother thinks just opposite of the power of the paddle and use for singles. Do the Vanguards use a different face material than the project paddles?
I think for Patrick he probably thinks that the 002 is a bit better because you have access to more power and generally singles having more power is a much better benefit than having more control. and yup! Different surfaces. I think all three of the project paddles have used different surfaces from each other as well as the Vanguard line.
I don’t see why there is a hole in the paddle. That’s not a hitting area, so why have it there at all? Designed with a surface, as if there were a horizontal cut above the hole, you’d have the same hitting area, even more aerodynamic with the option of a longer handle. Take the few extra grams of weight and distribute it as to increase the sweet spot. I’d give it points for having a distinctive look.
I’ve had this paddle for two months now and is my main paddle for both singles and doubles. Love the paddle but the face has become super smooth on the sweet spot similar to how Ben Johns Franklin did back in the day. Have you tested the spin after the face loses the texture? Just curious. Not sure if you mentioned this somewhere else.
I did retest my power air after months of use and it was still very high spin. But, I primarily used it for singles and not doubles. I’ve heard several complaints about it smoothing out (which is expected with basically every paddle) but so far it hasn’t been my experience. I’ve used the 003 Epic and 003 Invikta *very* extensively and grit is still going strong. The main one I retested was a 002 that got used very hard by my brother and after 2-3 months it was still doing about 1600RPM.
@@PickleballStudio I can confirm the face gets super smooth. I use it a lot. 4-5 times a week for 2 months and it got super smooth, like baby bottom smooth. 😂. Just curious how much that affects the spin as that is one of the main reasons I got it. One good thing is I just put a warranty claim into Selkirk and they accepted my warranty claim. Selkirk always has great customer service.
Great video as usual!! Would you expect Selkirk to at some point release a similar paddle to this one in a CONTROL version as opposed to POWER? Or maybe the hole design is only useful for power (high swing velocity) hits?
I think they’ll be using this hole a lot more for the high end stuff. The 003 has it and that’s the control paddle. My hunch is that the official version of the 003 is going to be called the Vanguard Control Air.
@@PickleballStudio what is the advantage of he hole? have a tough time understanding the logic behind it. Also would you happen to know if the face material on the power air is TORAY Carbon? which are the elongated paddles that use Toray carbon face? am transitioning to pickleball from table tennis and could use some guidance on paddle selection which is light to middle weight and a good balance for control and power. Thanks!
Another great review! I'd love to hear how this is different than Gearbox stuff. Did Selkirk manage to hold onto some of the core aspects of their feel, but make it edgeless? I'd also love to hear if people who have jumped on the Joola train would consider switching to this one. I'd also be curious to see videos that compare and contrast some of the more popular paddles out there. I think you've probably played with most every paddle people would consider buying, but there isn't a good resource to learn how CRBN/Joola/Selkirk/ Engage/Gearbox/New Franklin all play similarly or differently.
I was thinking the same thing, would be nice to see a mini-comparison between these paddles that have a lot of commonalities (probably by design) so you know what to look for when trying them
I bounce a ball around a paddle for about 5-10 min and try to notice as I move out from the sweet spot where the change in performance happens. Not a hard science, just an an approximation that comes from play testing the paddle a lot and the above test.
Awesome review! Played with it for the first time today and loved it. Very likely to be my main paddle now coming from the 002. Only thing I'm left wondering is: How does the power air compare to the diadem warrior?!
$250 is actually kind of a rip off for just the paddle. If you just factor in the $88 for the case that makes the value of the paddle $245. Not to mention they also value the labs card at $33 (which is ridiculous) but still. Should've been $220 at most.
@@DorianHowell5ideas Ok so what's your point? I said paddle with a good feel. The Franklin Signature is not in that catagory. Ben could play with a $50 paddle and still destroy everyone. He played with the Franklin because they paid him a lot of money.
And using a measurement of 5CM from the buttcap instead of the 10cm for a tennis racquet. I'm in talks with some people in PB about setting more of a standard for where that measurement should start though.
Thats awesome! I’ve always wanted a swing weight measurement! It’s just as important as the static weight! I don’t recall if you defined what the value of the swing weight means, but that would also be useful for folks. Pioneering the path for paddle reviews for sure. Thanks for all you do!
@@tengYT Totally agree! I think the swing weight tells a much more thorough story about a paddle than static weight does. I definitely want to make a video that outlines it so people can understand it better. I've mostly been waiting to talk to some companies to agree on a standard because I don't want to contradict other peoples results and confuse the consumer more haha. I'm probably jumping the gun a little early by including them in my reviews right now. haha.
I think the spin potential is essentially the same between them. The Air was higher in my testing but that could be due to my own swing biases. Some people can generate better swings with a low swing weight vs a high swing weight.
I have this paddle…it sucks, I absolutely hate it. For reference, I’m a 4.0-4.5 and am basically a Selkirk fanboy…but this thing is trash. Feels like a dried out piece of 3/4 inch treated plywood.
You are one of the best reviewers of paddles. Thank you so much for your thoroughness.
My local rep delivered an Invikta Power Air, 7.9 oz to my morning group today. After playing with it for a couple of hours I listened to your review. I didn’t try the Project 002 so I can’t comment on that part of your impressions - but the rest was spot on.
My regular paddle is the Electrum E. I like the soft touch of that paddle, but it definitely sacrifices a bit of power. Over head shots with the PowerAir are bullets comparatively speaking.
The Power Air added pace to my 3rds from the baseline. In fact, my 3Rds, 5ths, etc performance was higher than normal because the shape and pace I prefer were easier to create with the PowerAir.
On the other hand, returns of serve were a bit baffling. I hit a pretty soft, backspin return. I couldn’t get control of depth until I started adding some power. This left me hurrying to the NVL. I’ll need to practice.
The one thing you didn’t mention…the sound. This paddle has a distinctive pop. Not good or bad, just very different.
Thanks for the great reviews. Yours are the best.
The grit lasted 2-3 weeks on mine. Spin and power was diminished compared to day one, so I returned it. I think at $250 it's laughable for the performance to drop so quickly.
I got a chance to test drive the invikta today I felt like the ball popped off the face quite a bit, and also did find myself driving the ball WAY more than I normally would.... not my style, but still fun to play with!
I have the S2 Power Air, and at first I had the same issue with “dead hits” around the perimeter. I then added heavy lead tape (1.42g per in.) around the top half of the head and that did wonders! It expanded the sweet spot almost all the way to the edges. It helped with dinking, yet I had to be careful on the drives because the extra weight gave it additional “humff” and ball would go slightly long.
Highly suggest lead tape. The paddle is light enough to add the additional weight, especially the S2 (won’t be too head heavy)
I'm in the market for a great all around paddle, lots of spin, and big sweet spot. The S2 power air is at the top of my list now. After a month or so woukd you still recommend your S2? Maybe recommend a different shape?
@@P4rkerMann I have the same questions, did you end up getting it?
@@Pearagon10 I did! Found someone selling a new one for $200. Absolutely LOVE IT. I don't really need the "boost" in power that the invikta has, but I really lack in consistency. So the S2 was PERFECT. However the handle is very very small and the grip sucks. I've since put an over grip on but my sweaty hands just don't like many grips HAHA.
I've been able to handle all three shapes of the power air, and the epic has a muchhh nicer handle in terms of length. If you wanna two hand, get the epic hands down. The s2 and epic are identical widths, but the s2 is a little lengthier.
I doubt you'd see much of a performance difference between the two tho.
So longer handle, get the epic, longer face, get the s2.
Overall, TONS of power even in the s2, huuuge sweet spot, lots of spin. The perfect paddle for me. Hope tgat helps!
A lot of talking about the 002, but the majority of people might have the classic Ampes series.
I bought the S2 a year ago.
Any comments on how different the Power Air feels compared to Amped?
I don’t like the fact it’s 13mm wide instead of 16mm…but I guess that’s what makes it more power orientated. Less cushion=more power.
Anyways thanks in advance!
Can't wait to see your reviews on the New ProKennex line. The face ridges sure look interesting.
Thank you for your review. I just bought one online because of your video. I too had 2 Joola HBJ 16 paddles and after 1 month one lost at least half of the grip/spin and the other developed a crack 1/2 inch from the side edge about 2.5 inches long. almost $500 down the drain.
Warranty the second one?
Next time he have a paddle that seems like it's intended for singles, can we focus on the singles aspect? Doubles is lame enough and over played as it is, can we get something singles related, especially on an elongated power paddle?
One thing of interest is that both this paddle and the 003 are now labeled as "Assembled in the USA" as opposed to "Made in the USA". Looks as if the edgeless construction is beyond the capabilities of their US factory and it is being manufacture off-shore. "Assembled" could mean as little as the grip being applied on US soil. I've got no issues with this whatsoever as that's just the nature of the beast now that paddles are starting to require more advanced construction techniques.
Can you do the ProKennex Kinetic Ovation Flight??
Once again, an amazing and thoughtful review! I did read on the Just Paddles site that they also implemented a "FlexFoam Perimeter". Sounds a lot like the foam wall that Joola introduced with the Hyperion. I currently have the Hyperion and feel like the foam injection is what makes it have less dead spots and the balance between going power and dinking. I'd love to hear your thoughts on if you feel the foam walls is a new trend in paddle design or just a gimmick.
Definitely doesn’t seem like a gimmick to me. Seems like zero consequence of them adding it and logically it makes sense. It’s the reason less tape on the sides makes a paddle feel more stable.
Ha. That’s the third time auto correct has done this to me.
@@PickleballStudio *lead tape (autocorrect really changed the meaning there) 😅🙃🤙
@@808Faith nice! computers.... I agree. I think having the mass of the foam on the edges gives it some counter mass to make the edges less dead. While lead tape achieves a similar goal, its nice to have it baked into the construction and to know the guys with the engineering degrees thought through the placement and density. I think we're going to see this a lot more in the future. The trick will be if each brand can come up with some fancy marketing name for it other than "foam on the edge". 🙂
The "Flexfoam Perimeter" was first implemented in the 002 according to Selkirk. I too use the Hyperion and believe the Hyperfoam is what makes the paddle feel so "plush" (just my assumption).
Those were some crazy points!
Definitely getting this in S2
Hiii this paddle sounds awesome. Came from tennis and about a month into pickle and loving it. Your reference to it being the closest thing to a tennis racquet was what resonated with me. I was wondering if there were any more paddles that fit in this category as well? Possibly a cheaper option? 😅
Check our Six Zero Black Diamond with discount code: RICH10. The best value for a top shelf power paddle.
Oh my gosh Patrick “what’s up guys” 💀
Wait I’m confused pretty sure my “what’s up guys” was identical to Christopher’s😂
@@plotheking it had a striking resemblance, you’re right
helpful, as always, keep up the good work
Thanks for the review!
I wanted to buy the double black diamond but it's been out of stock for a while.
I love these paddles and bought an Epic. But let me tell you-and I’m not affiliated-but try the new Prodrive paddle. It has more power than these Selkirk but with more control
How is the power level and control of the Power Air compared to the recently reviewed Head Radical Tour CO?
Patrick was hilarious 😂
Gearbox bungled their "edge" in the edgeless market. I will definitely be checking this out.
What do you mean “bungled?”
@@jamesaguirre2537 Gearbox was the only paddle on the market that had good design (Kennex is meh) and has a great product. They did what classic companies run by product designer do: market features and product specs. However, they never talked about any of the problems that their product solved or talked about the inherit pain points that the majority of other paddles have (broken handles, cracked edge guards, broken honeycomb). They played it safe in the market and didn’t wish the knife on the problems in other brands/products. They also don’t sponsor pro players….which makes some people wonder if gearbox paddles are good enough for top players. Whether we like it or not, seeing pros playing with certain gear (shoes, paddle, shirts, water bottles, etc) does make a different type of brand impression.
But now Selkirk is in the edge less paddle world and they are invested in marketing. Sponsoring tournaments, players, an app…is it conincedence that Tyson McGuggin has a write up in magazine talking about he’s the most electrifying athlete on the very same day they release 3 new paddles? Maybe, but probably not. Was it a coincidence that the same week they launched the Project 003 paddle that they were sponsoring a major tournament? Selkirk is a marketing machine and clearly has good strategy, good sponsorships, good design, good customer service and good branding.
So when I say Gearbox bungled their opportunity, this is what I mean. They were first to the market, but don’t know how to hold that market position. They may end up being the blackberry of pickleball. Sucks because I think they make great stuff but they need a different story other than, “our technology is better” (which is completely subjective).
i wonder what lead tape in the opening will do
Why the HOLE in the paddle? If the ball hits there by accident won't to be a very wonky result?
So you didn’t have the Epic or S2 models to add to the comparison? My other favorite reviewer left the impression the Epic was even more controllable and forgiving and said he played his best singles ever winning gold in a tournament. (He didn’t have the S2 either.) w
Would love to know you thoughts on those versions.
Great review. Interesting your brother thinks just opposite of the power of the paddle and use for singles. Do the Vanguards use a different face material than the project paddles?
I think for Patrick he probably thinks that the 002 is a bit better because you have access to more power and generally singles having more power is a much better benefit than having more control.
and yup! Different surfaces. I think all three of the project paddles have used different surfaces from each other as well as the Vanguard line.
I don’t see why there is a hole in the paddle. That’s not a hitting area, so why have it there at all? Designed with a surface, as if there were a horizontal cut above the hole, you’d have the same hitting area, even more aerodynamic with the option of a longer handle. Take the few extra grams of weight and distribute it as to increase the sweet spot. I’d give it points for having a distinctive look.
How do you think the sweet spot compares to the original Vanguard?
I didn’t hit the original much, but probably I’m sure it’s similar to the 2.0. 2.0 is probably a bit better.
Where do you recommend adding lead tape?
I’ve had this paddle for two months now and is my main paddle for both singles and doubles. Love the paddle but the face has become super smooth on the sweet spot similar to how Ben Johns Franklin did back in the day. Have you tested the spin after the face loses the texture? Just curious. Not sure if you mentioned this somewhere else.
I did retest my power air after months of use and it was still very high spin. But, I primarily used it for singles and not doubles.
I’ve heard several complaints about it smoothing out (which is expected with basically every paddle) but so far it hasn’t been my experience. I’ve used the 003 Epic and 003 Invikta *very* extensively and grit is still going strong.
The main one I retested was a 002 that got used very hard by my brother and after 2-3 months it was still doing about 1600RPM.
@@PickleballStudio I can confirm the face gets super smooth. I use it a lot. 4-5 times a week for 2 months and it got super smooth, like baby bottom smooth. 😂. Just curious how much that affects the spin as that is one of the main reasons I got it. One good thing is I just put a warranty claim into Selkirk and they accepted my warranty claim. Selkirk always has great customer service.
Great video as usual!! Would you expect Selkirk to at some point release a similar paddle to this one in a CONTROL version as opposed to POWER? Or maybe the hole design is only useful for power (high swing velocity) hits?
I think they’ll be using this hole a lot more for the high end stuff. The 003 has it and that’s the control paddle. My hunch is that the official version of the 003 is going to be called the Vanguard Control Air.
@@PickleballStudio Ahh! I didn't know the 003 was a control paddle... Interesting! I bet you are right!! Thanks 👍
@@PickleballStudio what is the advantage of he hole? have a tough time understanding the logic behind it. Also would you happen to know if the face material on the power air is TORAY Carbon? which are the elongated paddles that use Toray carbon face? am transitioning to pickleball from table tennis and could use some guidance on paddle selection which is light to middle weight and a good balance for control and power. Thanks!
Sweet paddle but that price is suspect.
have you played the Invikta Amped? how does the feel compare?
I wonder if this plays like an engage pursuit
Not even a little bit haha
@@PickleballStudio I play with the pursuit now but want to try something new what Selkirk model would you say is the most similar?
Can you do a video to see how you protected the paddle since it has not edge guard
I just take electrical tape and put it around the edge guard
Still a great paddle today.
Another great review! I'd love to hear how this is different than Gearbox stuff. Did Selkirk manage to hold onto some of the core aspects of their feel, but make it edgeless? I'd also love to hear if people who have jumped on the Joola train would consider switching to this one. I'd also be curious to see videos that compare and contrast some of the more popular paddles out there. I think you've probably played with most every paddle people would consider buying, but there isn't a good resource to learn how CRBN/Joola/Selkirk/ Engage/Gearbox/New Franklin all play similarly or differently.
I was thinking the same thing, would be nice to see a mini-comparison between these paddles that have a lot of commonalities (probably by design) so you know what to look for when trying them
Selkirk is still a PP honeycomb core whereas the Gearbox core is comprised of carbon fiber ribs (running vertically) that are foam filled.
What kind of lead tape do you use?
How does it compare to Engage Pursuit MX 6.0?
Also can you tell me difference between power air and 003. 4.5 5.0 player.
I have a review on the 003 that you can check out as well.
How can one objectively determine the size of sweet spot?
I bounce a ball around a paddle for about 5-10 min and try to notice as I move out from the sweet spot where the change in performance happens.
Not a hard science, just an an approximation that comes from play testing the paddle a lot and the above test.
Whats the best paddle similar to a ping pong paddle?
Probably the Joola Radius
Is the Slk omega the same technology without the throat?
Very similar but not quite identical.
@@PickleballStudio How does the Omega play??? Really torn here.
Awesome review! Played with it for the first time today and loved it. Very likely to be my main paddle now coming from the 002.
Only thing I'm left wondering is:
How does the power air compare to the diadem warrior?!
Yes wish the edge was black
$250 is actually kind of a rip off for just the paddle. If you just factor in the $88 for the case that makes the value of the paddle $245. Not to mention they also value the labs card at $33 (which is ridiculous) but still. Should've been $220 at most.
I'm looking at many good feeling paddle at $75 to $100 which I would never buy this paddle.
@@DorianHowell5ideasI don't know of any paddle for $75 that I would describe as having a good feel.
@@MrJgoodwin7 I saw Franklin Ben Johns Signature Pickleball Paddle on sale for $75
@@DorianHowell5ideas Ok so what's your point? I said paddle with a good feel. The Franklin Signature is not in that catagory. Ben could play with a $50 paddle and still destroy everyone. He played with the Franklin because they paid him a lot of money.
How are you measuring swing weight?
I'm using the Briffidi SW1 swing weight machine
And using a measurement of 5CM from the buttcap instead of the 10cm for a tennis racquet. I'm in talks with some people in PB about setting more of a standard for where that measurement should start though.
Thats awesome! I’ve always wanted a swing weight measurement! It’s just as important as the static weight!
I don’t recall if you defined what the value of the swing weight means, but that would also be useful for folks.
Pioneering the path for paddle reviews for sure. Thanks for all you do!
@@tengYT Totally agree! I think the swing weight tells a much more thorough story about a paddle than static weight does.
I definitely want to make a video that outlines it so people can understand it better. I've mostly been waiting to talk to some companies to agree on a standard because I don't want to contradict other peoples results and confuse the consumer more haha. I'm probably jumping the gun a little early by including them in my reviews right now. haha.
Agreed! When gauging new paddles, one of the first things I feel for is the swing weight!
Will the 003 have equal spin?
I think the spin potential is essentially the same between them. The Air was higher in my testing but that could be due to my own swing biases. Some people can generate better swings with a low swing weight vs a high swing weight.
I have had my power air for a few weeks and the grit where i hit the ball in the center of my paddle is totally worn off?
Could you let us know where you purchased it from? The Power Air hasn't even released yet.
Interesting. Mines been quite heavily used since beginning of May and it still feels great.
I won the paddles for life giveaway!
@@dychax707 congrats. I was wondering who won that.
Sounds like every paddle review is going to need a lead tape vs no lead tape category.
I agree. I’ll have to start mentioning this
That insane pricetag has me looking at CRBN, Gearbox or Joola. Selkirk may have lost some customers. 👋
Same
Use Gaffer's tape instead of electrical tape.
I watch you play, dude, and it's like... MAYBE you were a 3.5... TWO years ago?
I still cant understand how the paddles can be so expensive
Because people will pay it. They won't be 250 dollars if no one is willing to pay for it.
First!
Just say it, these are crappy paddles for the price.
I have this paddle…it sucks, I absolutely hate it. For reference, I’m a 4.0-4.5 and am basically a Selkirk fanboy…but this thing is trash. Feels like a dried out piece of 3/4 inch treated plywood.
Ayo what the F*CK did I just click on, wtf is pickle ball and why the f*ck does it cost 250$
Welcome to the best sport in history.
Pickleball is what happened to your m0m the nite you were conceived . 259 is cheap
These should be illegal!