{"product_id":"selkirk-labs-project-008-16mm-pickleball-paddle","title":"Selkirk LABS Project 008 16mm Pickleball Paddle","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"73\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"71\"\u003eSelkirk LABS Project 008 – Built for Control, Crafted for Precision\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"75\" data-end=\"376\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"79\" data-end=\"114\"\u003eSelkirk LABS Project 008 (16mm)\u003c\/strong\u003e is engineered for pickleball players who demand \u003cstrong data-start=\"163\" data-end=\"221\"\u003etotal control, responsiveness, and lasting performance\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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The \u003cstrong data-start=\"1636\" data-end=\"1653\"\u003ePureFoam Core\u003c\/strong\u003e absorbs impact energy efficiently, minimizing vibration while expanding the playable area across the face. 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