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Paddle Comparison

Selkirk Project 006 vs Selkirk Project 008 Tour

A side-by-side spec, value, and use-case comparison of two of the most-searched pickleball paddles. Below: the attributes each paddle wins, a full spec table, and a clear recommendation for who should buy which.

Who wins on what

Power

Selkirk Project 006

Higher Swing Weight (power) (118.49 vs 112.87, +5.62)

Hand Speed

Selkirk Project 008 Tour

Lower Swing Weight (hand speed) (118.49 vs 112.87)

Sweet Spot / Forgiveness

Selkirk Project 006

Higher Twist Weight (forgiveness) (5.93 vs 5.35, +0.58)

Side-by-side specs

Brand

Selkirk
Selkirk

Model

Project 006
Project 008 Tour

Shape

Hybrid
Hybrid

Thickness

16mm
16mm

Weight

8.8 oz
7.9 oz

Swing Weight

118.49
112.87

Twist Weight

5.93
5.35

Play Style

control

Retail Price

Discontinued
$100.00

Discount

Effective Price

$100.00

Selkirk

Project 006

Discontinued

Selkirk

Project 008 Tour

$100.00

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Which paddle should you buy?

Pick the Selkirk Project 006 if…

  • You want more power — SW 118.49 is 5.62 points higher.
  • You want a bigger sweet spot — TW 5.93 is more forgiving on off-center hits.

Pick the Selkirk Project 008 Tour if…

  • You want faster hands — lower SW (112.87 vs 118.49) means quicker maneuvering at the kitchen.
  • Your game leans control — this is tuned for that style.

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