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Inside the Selkirk Lab: How measuring swing weight and twist weight help pickleball paddle performance
If you're in the market for an advanced pickleball paddle, understanding the concepts of swing weight and twist weight is crucial. Both characteristics significantly influence a player's control, power, and overall gameplay experience. Understanding swing weight and twist weight To understand paddle weights effectively, engineers must first determine a paddle's static weight. Static weight refers to a paddle's weight when it's not in... -
Inside the Selkirk Lab: How engineers optimize paddle surfaces using a profilometer
The information provided in this article was gathered during a brief discussion with one of Selkirk's engineers during their break from the lab.At Selkirk LABS, precision is at the forefront of pickleball paddle development. A pivotal instrument in the LABS research and quality assurance processes is the Keyence Dual Objective Lens Profilometer. This advanced non-contact 3D measurement system plays a crucial role in analyzing... -
Inside the Selkirk Lab: How a taber abrasion tester improves paddle face durability
The information provided in this article was shared by one of Selkirk's engineers during a rare break from the lab. Within the Selkirk Lab, engineers focus on developing and maintaining paddles with high quality and durability. A critical instrument in their testing arsenal is the Taber Abrasion Tester, which evaluates the abrasion resistance of materials used in Selkirk paddles. What is the Taber Abrasion...
