Paul Pickle Reviews: Selkirk LABS Project 007 — Fancy Tech, Rock-Star Price

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TL;DR:

Doing a triple-take on this paddle? You should. The Project 007 is Selkirk’s first full-on power paddle in ages—decked out with titanium and grit, polished to look like the Lambo of paddles… but maybe clunky for most of us tennis-with-wiffle-ball mere mortals. It’s high octane tech meets high stakes pricing ($333).

The Spec Rundown (Brag-Worthy Features)

Price Tag: $333—and yes, it’s one of those prestige paddles that makes your wallet blink.
Shape & Thickness Options: Elongated “Invikta” at 14 mm (sassy pop) or 10 mm (feather in hand).
Tech Highlights: A polymer core with embedded titanium mesh (yes, actual titanium—Selkirk confirmed it), an Infinigrit textured surface for longer-lasting spin, and slick, edgeless styling with a throat hole for airflow.
Feel Metrics (10 mm): We’re looking at a swing weight of 107, RPMs around 1863, and a stately octagonal grip.

On-Court: Power, Pop, and… Uncertainty

Power Potential: The 14 mm model slaps—aggressive pop that might threaten your own foot. The 10 mm is even quicker and more explosive. This is Selkirk’s first true power paddle in a while.

Sweet Spot Whiplash: If you love mellow, forgiving hits, this isn’t your cozy corner. The Project 007 punishes off-center shots with unpredictability—dead hits, wild pop, inconsistent energy. Not ideal unless you’re nailing the bullseye on demand.

Toastier Tech Promise: The Infinigrit surface claims to last three times longer than traditional carbon grit—but to eyeballs and feel, it’s a subtle upgrade. A skeptic might call it mostly marketing—playtime will tell.

Customization Needed: Especially for the 10 mm, you’ll likely want to add perimeter weight to tame the twist and sweeten the sweet spot. More of a “project paddle” than plug-and-play.

Who Should Actually Swing This?

Elite players or lab rats—those who can confidently flirt with thin sweet spots and value brute pop more than consistency.
Selkirk loyalists already accustomed to breaking in their gear and investing in durability tributes.
If you’re just dabbling or love forgiving paddles, there are friendlier—and cheaper—cousins out there begging for your swing.

Final Paul Wrap-Up

The Project 007 is a high-tech beast wrapped in carbon and titanium, screaming for power-hungry users. But at $333, with a mercurial sweet spot and soft-game inconsistencies, it’s a lab experiment as much as it’s a paddle.

Pro Deal: Use code PKLPRO to soften the blow—because if you’re going to break bank, at least break smart.

Paul’s Parting Quip:

“If your paddle doesn’t make the ball cry when you swear at it—maybe you just haven’t met the Project 007 yet.”