Selkirk LABS Project 008 16mm Pickleball Paddle

Selkirk LABS Project 008 – Built for Control, Crafted for Precision

The Selkirk LABS Project 008 (16mm) is engineered for pickleball players who demand total control, responsiveness, and lasting performance. Designed with advanced materials and precision construction, this paddle sets a new benchmark for consistency and durability in control-focused play.

Featuring a high-density PureFoam Core, the Project 008 maintains its form far longer than standard polypropylene cores, delivering consistent feel and reliable performance match after match. Its 16mm thickness and optimized balance produce a large sweet spot, giving players the confidence to place shots with accuracy and finesse.

Perfect for tactical players, this paddle rewards those who rely on touch, placement, and strategic precision rather than brute force.

Key Innovations:

• PureFoam Core – Ultra-responsive and engineered to resist deformation, providing consistent control and extended raquette lifespan

• Thermoformed Construction + Additional Foam Wall – Expands the sweet spot for added forgiveness and stability

• T700 Raw Carbon Fiber Face – Generates precise spin with exceptional control and feel

• Lightweight Edge Guard – Protects the paddle while maintaining optimal balance

• Octagonal Handle – Ensures secure grip and fast maneuverability during quick exchanges

Advanced Control Engineering

The Project 008 introduces a new level of playability through its fully foam-based construction, a first in high-performance pickleball paddles. The PureFoam Core absorbs impact energy efficiently, minimizing vibration while expanding the playable area across the face. Combined with thermoformed construction, this raquette offers a smooth energy transfer and a solid, connected feel that control players will appreciate.

Tour Shape – Extended Reach and Balance

The Tour model of the Project 008 offers the longest handle and paddle shape in the LABS lineup. Its refined, less-rounded profile balances reach, control, and adaptability, making it ideal for all-court players. The extended handle accommodates two-handed backhands while maintaining superior comfort and shot precision.

Technical Specifications:

• Skill Level: Intermediate to Pro

• Average Weight: 7.7 – 8.1 oz

• Grip Length: 5.5”

• Grip Circumference: 4.25”

• Raquette Height: 16.45”

• Raquette Width: 7.45”

• Core Thickness: 16mm

• Core Material: PureFoam

• Average Swingweight: 111 (±2 pts)

• Average Twistweight: 5.86 (±0.3 pts)

• Warranty: 2-Year Selkirk LABS Warranty

• Assembled in the USA

Tungsten Weighting Guide (Included):

Customize your Project 008 with the included tungsten tape to fine-tune your play:

• Bottom Corners: Boosts stability and solid feel with minimal swing weight change

• Sides: Expands the sweet spot and adds stability with slight power increase

• Top: Enhances power and whip for offensive players

• All Corners: Maximum sweet spot expansion and power gain, with higher swing weight for advanced customization

Performance That Lasts

The Project 008 blends cutting-edge construction with elite-level performance, giving control players the precision they need and the durability they expect. With its solid feel, extended reach, and forgiving sweet spot, this paddle empowers you to command every point with total confidence.

Selkirk LABS Project 008 – Control perfected. Durability redefined.

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