Selkirk Project Labs 008 Specs Revealed (vs 006, Vanguard Pro, 6.0 DBD)

Details revealed for the new Selkirk Project Labs 008
Price: $288 + Free $30 Gift Card
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Notable paddle tech updates:
1) PureFoam Core is hyper-responsive while resisting deformation over time.
2) Thermoformed Construction with Additional Foam Wall expands the sweet spot for extra forgiveness.
3) Tour Shape (6" handle)
Available shapes
10mm - Invikta
13mm - Epic, Invikta, Tour
16mm - Tour
From the Selkirk Labs Website:
The next evolution is here: Selkirk LABS Project 008 16mm.
This is Selkirk’s introduction of the high-density PureFoam core paddle technology, available in a control-focused 16mm thickness. The LABS 008 pickleball paddle attacks the concept of paddle durability and responsiveness from its core, delivering a new evolution that will change the future of pickleball paddles.
Dampens vibration. Flexes to increase dwell time. Increased spin. Light pop. Forgiving sweet spot. No core crushing.
A CORE BREAKTHROUGH: Groundbreaking paddle core technology.
You never get complacent, and neither do we. So we weren’t satisfied with pickleball’s status quo of polypropylene-core paddles. Over time, these polypropylene cores get crushed and deformed - affecting the paddle’s responsiveness and making even the most routine shots unpredictable. What does that mean? You have to replace your paddle more often.
The solution: a completely new PureFoam core technology, made from high-density foam that resists crushing and deformation - increasing durability while reducing how often you need to replace your pickleball paddle.
Aside from durability improvements, the PureFoam core also enhances the paddle’s performance through an enlarged sweet spot and a less stiff feel than that of polypropylene cores. High-density foam dampens vibration and gives the paddle more responsiveness - flexing to increase the dwell time while creating spin and ensuring consistency throughout the paddle face. This added control is still paired with subtle power and light pop - PureFoam’s high-density property creates more power than your standard polypropylene control paddle.
It’s the future of paddle cores, and LABS members get it first with Project 008.
The 16mm thickness serves the tactician with precise control and performance. A T700 Raw Carbon Fiber Face allows for precise control and spin. The Thermoformed Construction with Additional Foam Wall surrounds the perimeter, enhancing the paddle’s responsiveness and durability while expanding the sweet spot to give you extra forgiveness.
Available in the Tour shape - the Project 008 offers tailored performance for a control-focused player preference. Combined with thermoformed construction and PureFoam core, the Selkirk LABS 008 delivers durability, playability, and confidence across all areas of the court.
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Project 008 13mm Specifications
Epic
Skill Level: Intermediate to Pro
Average Weight: 7.7-8.1 oz
Grip Length: 5.3”
Grip Circumference: 4.25”
Paddle Height: 16”
Paddle Width: 7.8”
Core Thickness: 13mm
Core Material: PureFoam
Average Swingweight: (may vary +/- 2 pts): 103.4
Average Twistweight: (may vary +/- 0.3 pts): 6.11
Assembled in the USA
Selkirk LABS 2-Year Warranty
Country of Origin: Assembled in the USA
Invikta
Skill Level: Intermediate to Pro
Average Weight: 7.7-8.1 oz
Grip Length: 5.5”
Grip Circumference: 4.25”
Paddle Height: 16.45”
Paddle Width: 7.45”
Core Thickness: 13mm
Core Material: PureFoam
Average Swingweight: (may vary +/- 2 pts): 109.1
Average Twistweight: (may vary +/- 0.3 pts): 6.65
Assembled in the USA
Selkirk LABS 2-Year Warranty
Country of Origin: Assembled in the USA
Tour
Skill Level: Intermediate to Pro
Average Weight: 7.6 - 8.0 oz
Grip Length: 6”
Grip Circumference: 4.25”
Paddle Height: 16.45”
Paddle Width: 7.5”
Core Thickness: 13mm
Core Material: PureFoam
Average Swingweight: (may vary +/- 2 pts): 110.2
Average Twistweight: (may vary +/- 0.3 pts): 5.38
Assembled in the USA
Selkirk LABS 2-Year Warranty
Country of Origin: Assembled in the USA
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I'll probably get the CRBN TruFoam Genesis to compare out different foam core paddles to see how they stack up against each other. Gen-4
If you're interested in having me doing a review of any Selkirk products leave me a comment and I'll get the paddle/gear to compare and review.
I got the full lineup of:
007 Invikta 14mm / Epic 10mm
Power Air
Vanguard Control / Pro
Luxx
Halo - Power / Pro / Control - (XL / Max)
Labs 003 / 005 / 006
SLK Evo / Atlas
etc
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