Selkirk VP of R&D Tom Barnes: Paddle Design & Manufacturing 👨‍🏭 | Pickleball Connection Podcast

Welcome to Episode 36 of The Pickleball Connection podcast. In this episode, Barrett and Danea Bass welcome Tom Barnes, head of research & development (R&D) with Selkirk Sport to discuss the intricacies of pickleball paddle design and manufacturing. They explore the importance of durability and quality in paddles, manufacturing challenges, the need for transparency among paddle manufacturers, and regulations in the pickleball industry. They also discuss the push for pickleball in the Olympics, and the things that need to happen before it will even be considered by the Olympic committee. Timestamps: 0:00 - The Pickleball Connection Podcast Episode 36 Introduction 🎬 1:14 – Introduction and Curiosity in Content Creation 📱 3:23 – The Importance of Paddle Durability 🏓 6:24 – Manufacturing Challenges and Quality Control 🙏 10:07 – Technology and Market Competition in Paddle Design 🎨 12:28 – Transparency Issues in Testing Standards 🔬 14:43 – Challenges in Adapting Equipment for Pickleball 💪 17:04 – Manufacturers' Frustrations with Regulatory Changes 😑 20:03 – Communication Breakdown in the Industry 🗣️ 21:50 – Protests Against Rapid Changes in Paddle Regulations 🪧 24:37 – Navigating the New Paddle Approval Process 📚 27:33 – The Future of Pickleball and Olympic Aspirations 🔮 Shop Labs Project 008 Here: ➡️ https://slkrk.co/m8xrlf7a Shop CourtStrike Pickleball Shoes Here: ➡️ https://slkrk.co/760jrzy8 Download the Selkirk TV app today to stay up to date with the latest pickleball content, including highlights, news coverage, instructional videos, and much more. ➡️ https://slkrk.co/xbyh4e #Pickleball #PickleballHighlights #PickleballLessons #SelkirkTV Source: Selkirk TV

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