{"product_id":"slk-selkirk-valkyrie-widebody-16mm-pickleball-paddle-red","title":"SLK by SELKIRK Valkyrie Widebody 16mm Pickleball Paddle - Red","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0694\/3840\/6679\/files\/selkirk_1.jpg?v=1789536815\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSLK VALKYRIE – Forgiving Performance for New \u0026amp; Developing Players\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSLK Valkyrie Widebody 16mm in Red\u003c\/strong\u003e is designed for beginner to intermediate players looking for an easy-to-play paddle with a large sweet spot, comfortable feel and dependable all-court performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIts \u003cstrong\u003eWidebody shape\u003c\/strong\u003e creates a generous and forgiving hitting area, helping maintain consistency when contact is not perfectly centred. The longer 5.6-inch handle also provides extra reach and enough room for two-handed backhands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAt the heart of the Valkyrie is an \u003cstrong\u003eX5 16mm Polymer Core\u003c\/strong\u003e, engineered to provide a comfortable blend of power and control. It offers enough pop for attacking shots while maintaining a predictable response for resets, drops and placement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003eFiberFlex™ Fiberglass Face\u003c\/strong\u003e adds accessible power and touch, while \u003cstrong\u003eProSpin+ NextGen Micro Texture\u003c\/strong\u003e helps players generate consistent spin and shape the ball with greater precision. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eX5 16mm Polymer Core\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe polypropylene honeycomb core provides a comfortable balance of power, control and forgiveness, with a generous sweet spot for more consistent contact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiberFlex™ Fiberglass Technology\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eA responsive fiberglass face adds easy power and touch, making the paddle approachable for developing players.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProSpin+ NextGen Micro Texture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe textured surface helps improve spin consistency and gives players more control when shaping serves, drives and placement shots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWidebody Shape\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe 15.95-inch × 8-inch profile maximises usable hitting area and stability, providing a large sweet spot and dependable response across the face.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdgeSentry™ Edge Guard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eA lightweight, low-profile edge guard protects the paddle while helping preserve balanced handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOctagonal Handle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe upgraded octagonal grip improves hand positioning, maneuverability and shot accuracy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; 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