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Any pickleball experts out there?

Posted by Sounder <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Sounder' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on July 10, 2025, 16:56:58

It's time to upgrade from a beginner paddle, and there are some great prime day deals. I'm trying to decide between a Selkirk Luxx or a Joola Persius or Hyperion. I think it's kind of six in one hand, a half dozen in the other, so I'm leaning towards the Selkirk because they have cooler colors.

Are you hitting the pro Senior Circuit?*

Posted by VIV <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=VIV' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on July 10, 2025, 18:43:29, in reply to "Any pickleball experts out there?"

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"the sum value of my outfit will always be higher than yours."

The specialized paddles (spin, power) have had durability issues

Posted by longsnapper <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=longsnapper' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on July 10, 2025, 18:05:12, in reply to "Any pickleball experts out there?"

With the grit/surface wearing off more quickly than the cheap paddles.

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Lots of puns, no real answers

Selkirk is more than fine.

Posted by illinilosch <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illinilosch' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on July 10, 2025, 17:46:05, in reply to "Any pickleball experts out there?"

Unless you're wanting to turn pro in the next 48 hours and qualify for the Olympics (assuming PB is now a sport there...hell if I know) then I have no idea what brand is best.

Don't overthink PB equipment. You'll be fine with whatever you choose.

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I went with the on sale Selkirk

Posted by Sounder <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Sounder' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on July 10, 2025, 17:56:48, in reply to "Selkirk is more than fine."

In the color I liked best.

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You did good*

Posted by illinilosch <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illinilosch' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on July 10, 2025, 19:30:03, in reply to "I went with the on sale Selkirk"

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In the color I liked best.

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I hope not.*

Posted by SurfTheBoneyard <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=SurfTheBoneyard' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on July 10, 2025, 17:40:29, in reply to "Any pickleball experts out there?"

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I can't tell the difference. I have a vatic prism*

Posted by gvibes <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=gvibes' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on July 10, 2025, 17:21:09, in reply to "Any pickleball experts out there?"

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The one I have is very cheap and beginner

Posted by Sounder <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Sounder' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on July 10, 2025, 17:35:32, in reply to "I can't tell the difference. I have a vatic prism*"

I tried another friend's paddle a few days ago and it made a massive difference. I don't disagree with you that once you get into a certain range, I'm not good enough to know the subtle differences.

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I can ask my brother, let me report back*

Posted by OrangeSox <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OrangeSox' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on July 10, 2025, 17:13:34, in reply to "Any pickleball experts out there?"

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