Hybrid16mm
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Project 006 Hybrid 16mm Pickleball Paddle Review
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Weight & Balance
How this paddle compares to 131+ paddles in our database.
Swing Weight
Head-Heavy118.49avg 113.97
96.66124.18
Head-heavy with serious plow-through on drives — slower hand speed at the kitchen, more strain on the shoulder over long sessions.
Twist Weight
Forgiving5.93avg 6.2
2.367.87
Solid sweet spot for most players — handles normal off-center contact predictably.
Static Weight
Heavy8.8ozavg 7.96 oz
7.5 oz9.1 oz
Heavy in hand — maximum momentum on every swing, but more wrist and shoulder fatigue over long sessions.
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Who Project 006 Is For
Buy if
- You want a balanced sweet spot with decent reach
- High swing weight (118.49) gives you serious plow-through power
- You prefer the soft, forgiving feel of a 16mm core
- Good twist weight (5.93) keeps off-center shots stable
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- You need fast hand speed at the net — this is a heavy swinger
- You want maximum pop — thinner cores are snappier
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Methodology
How we tested the Selkirk Project 006
Every paddle on this site goes through the same five-step protocol — lab measurement first, then structured on-court drills with a partner. No shortcuts, no guessing, no relying on the brand's spec sheet.
- Lab-measured specs. Static weight, swing weight, and twist weight measured on calibrated equipment — not pulled from the brand's claim sheet.
- 10-minute break-in. Drives, dinks, drops, and resets to let the face settle in before any verdict is recorded.
- Baseline power & spin. Drives, topspin patterns, and serves with a drilling partner to evaluate raw power and ball pocketing.
- Kitchen touch & control. Dinking, third-shot drops, and resets to evaluate dwell time, plushness, and mishit forgiveness.
- Transition firepower. Mid-court exchanges and hand-speed battles where shape and twist weight separate the great from the average.
How Project 006 Compares
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Playing Feel
The Selkirk Project 006 is a 16mm hybrid paddle weighing 8.8 oz with a swing weight of 118.49 and twist weight of 5.93.
Swing Weight
High118.49avg 113.97
96.66124.18
Above average.
Twist Weight
Average5.93avg 6.2
2.367.87
Near average.
16mm CoreHybrid8.8 oz
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the swing weight of the Selkirk Project 006?
The Selkirk Project 006 has a swing weight of 118.49, which is above the catalog average of 113.97.
Who should buy the Selkirk Project 006?
The Selkirk Project 006 is a hybrid 16mm paddle best suited for spin-heavy players who rely on surface texture and paddle angle.
Is there a discount code for the Selkirk Project 006?
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