{"title":"SLK by Selkirk","description":"\u003cp\u003eSLK by Selkirk is a sub-brand of Selkirk Sport. Designed and quality-controlled by Selkirk in the USA, it brings technology from the upper lines, such as raw carbon faces and cores that combine honeycomb and foam, to more accessible prices. As an authorized Selkirk dealer, Pickleball Lab carries genuine products only. Not sure which model to choose? See the SLK by Selkirk brand page.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"sk-geo","title":"Selkirk SLK Geo 14mm Pickleball Paddle | T700 Raw Carbon, USA Pickleball Approved, 2 Shapes, 4 Colors","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGraduating from a starter paddle? Step up to real raw carbon.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou've been playing pickleball for a while, and you're hunting for the next paddle after a fiberglass or composite-faced starter — the SLK Geo is the first one I'd want on your shortlist. SLK is the entry-level line from Selkirk, the US pickleball specialist brand, and the Geo's character is easy all-court handling with the balance tilted toward control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hitting surface is \u003cstrong\u003eT700-grade raw carbon\u003c\/strong\u003e, carried over from the higher-end models. The unpainted carbon weave is the face itself, which gives it a solid feel at contact and spin that really grabs the ball. When someone asks me to recommend a first serious paddle, this is one I can suggest not because it's cheap, but because it will still be working for you as you improve — that's how it's built.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/8350\/1533\/files\/03-benefit_d4f9d3cf-4b40-4025-a999-e6b87cbcaf8b.png?v=1784621008\" alt=\"SLK Geo puts serious raw carbon within reach | T700 raw carbon face, easy all-court handling, spin from Raw Spin, USA Pickleball approved\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTwo shapes. Pick the one that fits your style.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Geo comes in Widebody and Elongated. The Widebody is wider across the face with a bigger sweet spot, so slightly off-center contact doesn't fly away from you. It suits players who want reliable contact and players who are still developing. The Elongated is longer overall, and the reach and power that come with it suit aggressive play up at the net. Both are 14mm, so they share the same easy handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/8350\/1533\/files\/04-shape_f65372a5-d9c4-4126-b241-971f4a2d533f.png?v=1784621012\" alt=\"SLK Geo in 2 shapes | choose Widebody (15.95 inches long, 8.0 inches wide) or Elongated (16.5 inches long, 7.45 inches wide) to match your playing style\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/8350\/1533\/files\/10-usage_eb1d3a26-d808-4543-a813-1cd8091c87e1.png?v=1784621051\" alt=\"Who the SLK Geo is just right for | players moving up from a starter paddle, players who want one all-around paddle, families and friends who want matching paddles in different colors\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePick your color | 4 colors available\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/8350\/1533\/files\/11-color-guide_630759e9-7de1-4128-a681-067a90b0419a.png?v=1784621055\" alt=\"SLK Geo in 4 colors | a color guide to Cyan, Pink, Volt, and White\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's inside the Geo | T700 raw carbon × Rev-Pro 14mm core\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/8350\/1533\/files\/05-tech_879f6489-3f10-401d-bd04-2701b99327db.png?v=1784621016\" alt=\"SLK Geo technology | T700 raw carbon hitting surface, Rev-Pro polymer core 14mm, Raw Spin Technology, MOI Tuning System, octagonal handle\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn top of the raw carbon face, it adopts the \u003cstrong\u003eMOI Tuning System\u003c\/strong\u003e, which distributes weight around the perimeter to optimize how little the paddle wavers through the swing (moment of inertia). It keeps the face from twisting on off-center hits, so your aim stays consistent. It's an entry-level line, yet it carries the higher-end design work over intact — and that's what makes the Geo a paddle you can stay with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/8350\/1533\/files\/06-spec_163b3a23-23e8-4e19-9f87-64321263191a.png?v=1784621020\" alt=\"SLK Geo spec table | 2 shapes, Widebody and Elongated, T700 raw carbon, 14mm core, octagonal handle, USA Pickleball (USAP) approved\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Weight, swing weight, and similar figures are manufacturer-published values (averages). Individual paddles may vary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSLK by Selkirk ─ Selkirk technology, made more accessible.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/8350\/1533\/files\/12-slk-brand_1228c417-44cb-44b8-a53f-671afe799f5f.png?v=1784621059\" alt=\"SLK by Selkirk | the entry-level line from Selkirk, the US pickleball specialist brand. A raw carbon face carried over from the higher-end models, at a price that's easy to start with\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAn authorized distributor in Japan | USA Pickleball approved\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/8350\/1533\/files\/08-trust_815afe03-2b7b-444b-b067-a41cefe2d437.png?v=1784621043\" alt=\"An authorized Selkirk distributor in Japan | the SLK Geo is a USA Pickleball (USAP) approved model, not a parallel import\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are an authorized distributor for Selkirk in Japan. What we ship is not a parallel import — it's new stock sourced directly from the manufacturer. The SLK Geo is a USA Pickleball (USAP) approved model, so you can use it with confidence in tournaments played under official rules.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/8350\/1533\/files\/09-cta_ae7d0343-6f4f-49af-92cc-3bef021118c1.png?v=1784621047\" alt=\"Raw carbon from your very first paddle. SLK Geo in 2 shapes and 4 colors, from an authorized distributor in Japan\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the step up from a starter paddle, or as the one all-around paddle you reach for — if you're thinking it's about time you played real raw carbon in something easy to handle, the Geo is exactly right. Start by picking the shape, then the color you like.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"SLK by Selkirk","offers":[{"title":"Widebody \/ Cyan","offer_id":48240060203229,"sku":"sk-geo-wide-cyan","price":16200.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"Widebody \/ Pink","offer_id":48240060235997,"sku":"sk-geo-wide-pink","price":16200.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"Widebody \/ Volt","offer_id":48240060268765,"sku":"sk-geo-wide-volt","price":16200.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"Widebody \/ White","offer_id":48240060301533,"sku":"sk-geo-wide-white","price":16200.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"Elongated \/ Cyan","offer_id":48240060334301,"sku":"sk-geo-elong-cyan","price":16200.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"Elongated \/ Pink","offer_id":48240060367069,"sku":"sk-geo-elong-pink","price":16200.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"Elongated \/ Volt","offer_id":48240060399837,"sku":"sk-geo-elong-volt","price":16200.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"Elongated \/ White","offer_id":48240060432605,"sku":"sk-geo-elong-white","price":16200.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/8350\/1533\/files\/sk-geo_1_c9941b9c-c78b-4659-ae72-f3cfc5e5d318.jpg?v=1784946244"},{"product_id":"sk-era","title":"Selkirk SLK ERA Power 16mm Pickleball Paddle | 3-Layer Raw Carbon, Dynamic Fusion Core, USA Pickleball Approved, 2 Shapes, 6 Colors","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe power and the spin to finish the point.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SLK ERA Power is an attack-minded power paddle from the SLK line by Selkirk, the US pickleball specialist brand. The face is a \u003cstrong\u003ethree-layer construction\u003c\/strong\u003e — woven fiberglass layered with T700 raw carbon. It balances stiffness and flex so the ball comes off the face with authority, while the bite of the raw carbon surface lets you load up on spin. It's a paddle for intermediate to advanced players who want to take control with drives and smashes. Tour players including James Ignatowich and Catherine Parenteau use this model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePersonally, power paddles are exactly where I want you to look at how the core is built. The ERA Power runs a Dynamic Fusion Core with EVA inside, so it sends the ball out while keeping the sweet spot wide. That's a build that genuinely backs up your attacking shots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/8350\/1533\/files\/sk-era-03-benefit-20261013.jpg?v=1791906047\" alt=\"SLK ERA Power gives you the power and spin to attack | three-layer raw carbon face, EVA-infused core, wide sweet spot, USA Pickleball approved\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTwo shapes. Pick the one that fits how you attack.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ERA Power comes in Widebody and Elongated. The Widebody is wider across the face with a bigger sweet spot, so it suits players who want to attack without losing consistency. The Elongated is longer overall, maximizing reach and power, which makes it the pick for all-out attacking play up at the net. Both use a 16mm core.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/8350\/1533\/files\/04-shape_1bbcb542-654b-45f2-bcce-6e6abb016a6b.png?v=1784620883\" alt=\"SLK ERA Power in 2 shapes | choose Widebody (15.95 inches long, 8.0 inches wide) or Elongated (16.5 inches long, 7.45 inches wide) based on how you attack\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/8350\/1533\/files\/10-usage_69265239-9953-4bdc-8ea9-7ca004a701b9.png?v=1784620930\" alt=\"Who the SLK ERA Power delivers for | players who want to attack and finish, players who break opponents down with spin, intermediate players stepping up a level\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePick your color | 6 colors available\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/8350\/1533\/files\/11-color-guide_d58de039-4c4a-4f84-85e6-b6cfda486a57.png?v=1784620934\" alt=\"SLK ERA Power in 6 colors | a color guide to Cyan, Everglade, Regal, Volt, Ultraviolet, and White\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* At our store, Ultraviolet is available in the Widebody only. The Elongated is available in 5 colors: Cyan \/ Everglade \/ Regal \/ Volt \/ White.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's inside the ERA Power | three raw carbon layers × Dynamic Fusion Core\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/8350\/1533\/files\/sk-era-05-tech-20261013.jpg?v=1791906099\" alt=\"SLK ERA Power technology | three-layer face of T700 raw carbon and fiberglass, Dynamic Fusion Core 16mm, Raw Spin Technology, Reinforced Edge, octagonal handle\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe core is a polypropylene honeycomb ringed by an EVA Power Ring — the \u003cstrong\u003eDynamic Fusion Core\u003c\/strong\u003e. It produces power while a large sweet spot keeps it forgiving. The raw carbon surface (Raw Spin Technology) grips the ball, so you can also break opponents down with heavy spin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/8350\/1533\/files\/sk-era-06-spec-20261013.jpg?v=1791906071\" alt=\"SLK ERA Power spec table | 2 shapes, Widebody and Elongated, three-layer raw carbon face, 16mm core, octagonal handle, USA Pickleball (USAP) approved\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Weight, swing weight, and similar figures are manufacturer-published values (averages). Individual paddles may vary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSLK by Selkirk ─ Selkirk technology, turned into an attacking paddle.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/8350\/1533\/files\/sk-era-12-slk-brand-20261013.jpg?v=1791906078\" alt=\"SLK by Selkirk | a line from Selkirk, the US pickleball specialist brand. The ERA Power is a power model that lifts power and spin with a three-layer raw carbon face\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAn authorized distributor in Japan | USA Pickleball approved\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/8350\/1533\/files\/sk-era-08-trust-20261013.jpg?v=1791906085\" alt=\"An authorized Selkirk distributor in Japan | the SLK ERA Power is a USA Pickleball (USAP) approved model, not a parallel import\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are an authorized distributor for Selkirk in Japan. What we ship is not a parallel import — it's new stock sourced directly from the manufacturer. The SLK ERA Power is a USA Pickleball (USAP) approved model, so you can use it with confidence in tournaments played under official rules.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/8350\/1533\/files\/sk-era-09-cta-20261013.jpg?v=1791906092\" alt=\"If you play to attack, play the ERA Power. SLK ERA Power in 2 shapes and 6 colors, from an authorized distributor in Japan\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want to take your attacking play up another level, the ERA Power is a paddle that delivers. Start by picking the shape, then the color you like.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"SLK by Selkirk","offers":[{"title":"Widebody \/ Cyan","offer_id":48240063807709,"sku":"sk-era-wide-cyan","price":32400.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"Widebody \/ Everglade","offer_id":48240063840477,"sku":"sk-era-wide-everglade","price":32400.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"Widebody \/ Regal","offer_id":48240063873245,"sku":"sk-era-wide-regal","price":32400.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"Widebody \/ Ultraviolet","offer_id":48240063906013,"sku":"sk-era-wide-uv","price":32400.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"Widebody \/ Volt","offer_id":48240063938781,"sku":"sk-era-wide-volt","price":32400.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"Widebody \/ White","offer_id":48240063971549,"sku":"sk-era-wide-white","price":32400.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"Elongated \/ Cyan","offer_id":48240064004317,"sku":"sk-era-elong-cyan","price":32400.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"Elongated \/ Everglade","offer_id":48240064037085,"sku":"sk-era-elong-everglade","price":32400.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"Elongated \/ Regal","offer_id":48240064069853,"sku":"sk-era-elong-regal","price":32400.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"Elongated \/ Volt","offer_id":48240064102621,"sku":"sk-era-elong-volt","price":32400.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"Elongated \/ White","offer_id":48240064135389,"sku":"sk-era-elong-white","price":32400.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/8350\/1533\/files\/sk-era_1_8d72003b-03da-457f-a4a0-15329b58e29a.jpg?v=1784946354"},{"product_id":"sk-valk","title":"Selkirk SLK Valkyrie 16mm Pickleball Paddle | Fiberglass, USA Pickleball Approved, 4 Colors","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYour first paddle should still be a good one.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're just getting into pickleball and looking for a beginner paddle (an entry model), the SLK Valkyrie is the first one I'd put on your list. SLK is the entry-level line from Selkirk, the American pickleball specialist brand, and it brings Selkirk's build quality and easy handling at a price that's easy to start with. The Valkyrie is a Widebody: the face is wider across, so the sweet spot is bigger and shots that miss the center don't get knocked off line as badly. I tell people who are just starting out to go with a Widebody first. The bigger the face, the more forgiving it is of mishits, so you're less likely to pick up odd habits. The face is fiberglass plus ProSpin+ NextGen micro-texture, so you can go after spin properly, too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/8350\/1533\/files\/03-benefit_e937a70d-6455-4b3d-a734-8dbad8b31ca7.png?v=1784385855\" alt=\"SLK Valkyrie is an easy-to-use entry-level paddle | Widebody, fiberglass face for spin too, affordable price, USA Pickleball approved\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/8350\/1533\/files\/04-widebody_4f60ac66-a5bc-48e4-be75-42392948bbc1.png?v=1784386436\" alt=\"SLK Valkyrie is a Widebody that's forgiving on mishits | 15.95 inches long and 8.0 inches wide, with a large sweet spot that's easy to handle\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/8350\/1533\/files\/10-usage_5cb73ec6-a0b9-40b2-96bb-90283f35ce45.png?v=1784386448\" alt=\"SLK Valkyrie is just right for these players | people starting out, a second or spare paddle, matching colors for family and friends\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eChoose by color\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/8350\/1533\/files\/11-color-guide_e49b847e-2a2d-45f8-9fbe-09282b13b2ea.png?v=1784386452\" alt=\"SLK Valkyrie in 4 colors | a color-picking guide to Black\/Red, Hyper Jade, Stealth and Stratosphere\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eInside the Valkyrie\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/8350\/1533\/files\/05-tech_a447d16c-dd35-4798-b286-de988728e225.png?v=1784386440\" alt=\"SLK Valkyrie technology | Fiberflex fiberglass face, X5 polymer core 16mm, ProSpin+ micro-texture, octagonal handle\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/8350\/1533\/files\/06-spec_1ff45a08-d288-413a-acd8-94153fefeb30.png?v=1784621430\" alt=\"SLK Valkyrie spec table | Widebody, 15.95 inches long, 8.0 inches wide, 8.0 oz, swing weight 110, octagonal handle, USA Pickleball (USAP) approved\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Weight, swing weight and similar figures are manufacturer-published averages. Individual paddles vary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSLK by Selkirk ─ Selkirk technology, brought closer to home.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/8350\/1533\/files\/12-slk-brand.png?v=1784385904\" alt=\"SLK by Selkirk | the entry-level line from Selkirk, the American pickleball specialist brand. Solid build and easy handling at a price that's easy to start with\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAuthorized distributor in Japan, USA Pickleball approved\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/8350\/1533\/files\/08-trust_18890a58-77d1-46d8-b32f-4ae7dc93382a.png?v=1784385887\" alt=\"An authorized Selkirk distributor in Japan | the SLK Valkyrie is a USA Pickleball (USAP) approved model and is not a parallel import\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are an authorized Selkirk distributor in Japan. What we ship is new stock purchased directly from the manufacturer, not a parallel import. The SLK Valkyrie is a USA Pickleball (USAP) approved model, so you can use it with confidence in tournaments played under official rules.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/8350\/1533\/files\/09-cta_b5be733d-7b8a-4e5e-8b81-8a55ab5b1e3a.png?v=1784385891\" alt=\"Make your first paddle a Selkirk. SLK Valkyrie, an easy-to-handle Widebody in 4 colors, from an authorized distributor in Japan\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a first paddle, as a spare, as one for the family——if you want a proper paddle without making a project of it, the Valkyrie is exactly that paddle. Start by picking the color you like.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"SLK by Selkirk","offers":[{"title":"Black \u0026 Red","offer_id":48240066429149,"sku":"sk-valk-wide-bkrd","price":13000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"Hyper Jade","offer_id":48240066461917,"sku":"sk-valk-wide-jade","price":13000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"Stealth","offer_id":48240066494685,"sku":"sk-valk-wide-stealth","price":13000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"Stratosphere","offer_id":48240066527453,"sku":"sk-valk-wide-strato","price":13000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/8350\/1533\/files\/sk-valk_1_1de10572-7e35-4756-b508-7ee9799691c1.jpg?v=1784946383"},{"product_id":"sk-daunt","title":"Selkirk SLK Dauntless 16mm Pickleball Paddle | PureFoam, Raw Carbon, USA Pickleball Approved, 2 Shapes, 4 Colors","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA soft touch that lets you place the ball and break your opponent down.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SLK Dauntless is a control-leaning all-court paddle from Selkirk's SLK line, introduced in 2026. Selkirk is a pickleball specialist brand from the United States.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat defines it is SoloCore, a one-piece molded PureFoam core. Only foam gives you this kind of soft touch, and it lets you sit the ball on the face and place it exactly where you want. On dinks at the kitchen line, or on resets against pace, the face seems to hold the ball for a split second. That is the strength of a foam core.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hitting surface is genuine T700 raw carbon, so even a control-first paddle bites the ball for real spin (spin rating 9\/10). Place the ball, stay patient, move your opponent, then finish the instant the gap opens up — if that is how you build a point, this is the paddle I would want you to look at first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/8350\/1533\/files\/sk-daunt-03-benefit-20261013.jpg?v=1791906110\" alt=\"SLK Dauntless is a control model with a soft touch for placing the ball and breaking opponents down | PureFoam SoloCore, T700 raw carbon spin, MOI for forgiveness, a control-leaning all-court model\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTwo shapes. Choose by play style.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Dauntless comes in two shapes: Widebody and Elongated. The Widebody has a wider face and a bigger sweet spot, so it suits players who want to place the ball with stability. The Elongated is longer overall for more reach and power, which also covers the attacking exchanges up front. Both use a 16mm core.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/8350\/1533\/files\/04-shape_c6f43c60-7bec-4ede-b4ee-bea08b7708a8.png?v=1784620952\" alt=\"SLK Dauntless in two shapes | choose between Widebody (15.95 in long, 8.0 in wide) and Elongated (16.5 in long, 7.45 in wide) by play style\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/8350\/1533\/files\/sk-daunt-10-usage-20261013.jpg?v=1791906117\" alt=\"Who the SLK Dauntless is for | players who build points with control, who like a soft touch, and who want an all-court paddle to keep for the long run\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eChoose by color | 4 colors\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/8350\/1533\/files\/11-color-guide_05083b3c-287f-4c7d-97b8-b92a3c511d6c.png?v=1784620994\" alt=\"SLK Dauntless in 4 colors | a color guide to Storm Gray, Lagoon, Oasis and Electric Sunset\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eInside the Dauntless | SoloCore (PureFoam) × T700 raw carbon\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/8350\/1533\/files\/sk-daunt-05-tech-20261013.jpg?v=1791906124\" alt=\"SLK Dauntless technology | SoloCore one-piece molded PureFoam core, T700 raw carbon face, Raw Spin Technology, MOI Tuning System, octagonal handle\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe core, \u003cstrong\u003eSoloCore\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a new construction that molds PureFoam as a single piece. The foam itself is what creates that soft touch. \u003cstrong\u003eIsoFlex\u003c\/strong\u003e cutouts around the perimeter lift the rebound while absorbing unwanted vibration. On top of that, the \u003cstrong\u003eMOI Tuning System\u003c\/strong\u003e lets you adjust the weight balance, and raising the moment of inertia keeps off-center hits from twisting the face. Selkirk describes both the PureFoam core structure and the MOI Tuning System as patent-pending. The softness of a foam core and the bite of raw carbon living on the same face is exactly what the Dauntless feels like in your hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/8350\/1533\/files\/06-spec_f3b5dadd-470f-4a70-9789-fa2e2f7e08ba.png?v=1784620961\" alt=\"SLK Dauntless spec table | two shapes, Widebody and Elongated, SoloCore PureFoam, T700 raw carbon, 16mm core, octagonal handle, USA Pickleball (USAP) approved\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Weight, swing weight and similar figures are manufacturer-published averages. Individual paddles vary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSLK by Selkirk ─ Selkirk technology, turned into a control paddle.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/8350\/1533\/files\/sk-daunt-12-slk-brand-20261013.jpg?v=1791906131\" alt=\"SLK by Selkirk | a line from Selkirk, the US pickleball specialist brand. The Dauntless is an all-court model built around a one-piece molded PureFoam core in the pursuit of control\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAn Authorized Distributor in Japan | USA Pickleball Approved\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/8350\/1533\/files\/08-trust_9ea16fa3-5238-451b-b97c-03617a5c3869.png?v=1784620982\" alt=\"An authorized Selkirk distributor in Japan | the SLK Dauntless is a USA Pickleball (USAP) approved model and not a parallel import\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are an authorized Selkirk distributor in Japan. What we ship is never a parallel import: it is brand-new stock sourced directly from the manufacturer. The SLK Dauntless is a USA Pickleball (USAP) approved model, so you can use it with confidence in tournaments played under official rules.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/8350\/1533\/files\/09-cta_d844d149-d95e-4d44-917c-72de8e3a293f.png?v=1784620986\" alt=\"Place the ball, break them down. Dauntless. The SLK Dauntless comes in 2 shapes and 4 colors from an authorized distributor in Japan\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a paddle that will support a control-based, point-building game for years. If what you want is a soft touch that lets you place the ball and break your opponent down, the Dauntless is the one I keep recommending. Start by picking the shape that fits you, and the color you like.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"SLK by Selkirk","offers":[{"title":"Widebody \/ Storm Gray","offer_id":48240069607645,"sku":"sk-daunt-wide-gray","price":24300.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"Widebody \/ Lagoon","offer_id":48240069640413,"sku":"sk-daunt-wide-lagoon","price":24300.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"Widebody \/ Oasis","offer_id":48240069673181,"sku":"sk-daunt-wide-oasis","price":24300.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"Widebody \/ Electric Sunset","offer_id":48240069705949,"sku":"sk-daunt-wide-sunset","price":24300.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"Elongated \/ Storm Gray","offer_id":48240069738717,"sku":"sk-daunt-elong-gray","price":24300.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"Elongated \/ Lagoon","offer_id":48240069771485,"sku":"sk-daunt-elong-lagoon","price":24300.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"Elongated \/ Oasis","offer_id":48240069804253,"sku":"sk-daunt-elong-oasis","price":24300.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"Elongated \/ Electric Sunset","offer_id":48240069837021,"sku":"sk-daunt-elong-sunset","price":24300.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/8350\/1533\/files\/sk-daunt_1_1a1cbfeb-d3f4-4629-ba98-4d02644bdacb.jpg?v=1784946433"},{"product_id":"sk-slk-case","title":"Selkirk SLK Paddle Case | Genuine Protective Case for One Paddle, Black \/ Volt","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSolid protection for a paddle you care about.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the genuine Selkirk SLK paddle case. Sized to slip completely over a single paddle, it protects it from the scratches and knocks that happen in transit. Ideal for the trip to and from the court and for storage at home, and a perfect fit for anyone who wants to keep a paddle looking good for a long time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/8350\/1533\/files\/02-benefit_3d742aec-30b1-41fc-a12e-64a1f1958a8c.png?v=1784619349\" alt=\"The SLK paddle case keeps your paddle safe in transit and in storage | protects from scratches and impacts, fits the paddle, an everyday companion\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCovers the paddle completely.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/8350\/1533\/files\/03-open_f4fc2f87-fed0-45ca-8adf-1026ff3dd3ec.png?v=1784619353\" alt=\"The SLK paddle case holds one paddle completely | color Black\/Volt\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe color is Black\/Volt. It holds one paddle completely, and the paddle slides in and out smoothly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAuthorized distributor in Japan, genuine Selkirk\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/8350\/1533\/files\/04-trust_e3fd3281-7bd7-4682-9aa5-5746f19f3a32.png?v=1784619357\" alt=\"An authorized Selkirk distributor in Japan | the SLK paddle case is a genuine product and is not a parallel import\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are an authorized Selkirk distributor in Japan. What we ship is genuine product purchased directly from the manufacturer, not a parallel import.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/8350\/1533\/files\/05-cta_9bea5be8-3acf-4a21-9a19-268ef3ebd42b.png?v=1784619362\" alt=\"Give your paddle a case of its own. Genuine Selkirk SLK paddle case, from an authorized distributor in Japan\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGive the paddle you care about a case of its own. Take one along with your paddle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"SLK by Selkirk","offers":[{"title":"Black \/ Volt","offer_id":48240120430813,"sku":"sk-slk-case-bkvolt","price":1900.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/8350\/1533\/files\/sk-slk-case_1_3ccb2c70-ce02-46d5-bc0f-eaf1d488d45a.jpg?v=1786285474"}],"url":"https:\/\/pickleball-lab.jp\/en\/collections\/slk-by-selkirk.oembed","provider":"ピックルボール・ラボ - Pickleball Lab","version":"1.0","type":"link"}