Matt Khoury
Tested by Matt Khoury
4.5 player · 2 yrs testing paddles · 620+ reviewed
Reviewed
FEBRUARY 2025
Updated OCTOBER 2026

Selkirk Project 008 Epic 13mm Pickleball Paddle Review

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$188.00
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All measurements
Serve speed
58.4 mph
Serve speed percentile
13.6%
Serve speed z-score
-1.223
Punch volley speed
38.1 mph
Punch volley speed percentile
24.8%
Punch volley speed z-score
-0.421
Spin
2289 rpm
Spin percentile
75.7%
Spin z-score
0.581
Swing weight
110.9
Swing weight percentile
25.6%
Swing weight z-score
-0.612
Twist weight
5.95
Twist weight percentile
13.0%
Twist weight z-score
-0.974
Static weight
7.76 oz
Static weight percentile
10.4%
Static weight z-score
-1.199
Firepower
19/100
Power rating
1/5
Spin rating
4/5
Pop rating
2/5
Forgiveness rating
3/5
Shot resetting rating
3/5
Touch shots rating
3/5
Feel rating
4/5
Matt's star rating
5/5
Core thickness
13 mm
Shape
Widebody
Length
16 in
Width
7.75 in
Handle length
5.25 in
Handle circumference
4.25 in
Surface material
Carbon Fiber
Core material
EVA Foam
Surface texture
Peel Ply (Coarse)
Manufacturing process
Thermoformed
Classification
Gen 4
Approval body
USA Pickleball
Punch volley rank
#372 of 517 measured paddles
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