Selkirk Era Power
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- Shape
- Elongated
- Core Thickness
- 16mm
- Core Type
- Gen 3
- Handle Length
- Long
- Certification
- Dual Certified
- Price
- $200.00
Our take on the ERA Power Elongated
When Selkirk released the Era Power in 2025, it immediately became the paddle of choice for almost every one of their sponsored players (pre Boomstik). Like the 11six24 Hurache-X Alpha Pro, it’s a good Gen 3 option.
Is the ERA Power Elongated worth $200?
Yes. At $200 it sits in the high price range, but it holds real value as a power paddle with features that compete with more expensive options. It is a more budget-friendly Gen 3 alternative to the Boomstik.
Who should buy the ERA Power Elongated?
Players who want a dependable Gen 3 paddle with medium power and spin and a long handle. It was the go-to for nearly every Selkirk sponsored pro before the Boomstik arrived, and it suits anyone who wants honeycomb-style feel with an EVA foam ring.
Buy it if
- You want a proven Gen 3 power paddle
- You like honeycomb feel with a foam ring
- You want a long handle
- You want value against pricier paddles
Skip it if
- You want full-foam, top-tier power
- You want built-in MOI tuning weights
- You want a thinner, poppier core
How does the ERA Power Elongated play?
Power and spin both sit at a medium level, which keeps the Era Power approachable rather than extreme. The 16mm Gen 3 honeycomb core with an EVA foam ring should feel plush and stable, helped by a 6.3 twist weight, and the 117 swing weight is middle of the road.
What are the strengths and trade-offs of the ERA Power Elongated?
Its biggest edge is proven Gen 3 performance at a value price. The main cost is less power than a full-foam paddle like the Boomstik.
Strengths
- Proven Gen 3 feel
- Long handle for added leverage
- Balanced medium power and spin
- Approved by both USAP and UPA-A
Trade-offs
- Less power than the Boomstik
- No MOI tuning weights
- Gen 3 honeycomb rather than full foam
Closest match we’ve tested
Selkirk Era Power vs Franklin C45 Dynasty
Same elongated shape, same 16mm Gen 3 core and nearly the same power.
- Shape
- Elongated
- Core Thickness
- 16mm
- Core Type
- Gen 3
More specs
- Paddle Type
- All Court
- Static Weight
- 8 oz
- Swing Weight
- 117
- Twist Weight
- 6.3
- Handle Length
- Long
- Certification
- Dual Certified
- Shape
- Elongated
- Core Thickness
- 16mm
- Core Type
- Gen 3
More specs
- Paddle Type
- All Court
- Static Weight
- 7.8 oz
- Swing Weight
- 117
- Twist Weight
- 5.9
- Handle Length
- Medium
- Certification
- Dual Certified
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Questions people ask about the ERA Power Elongated
Is the Selkirk Era Power good?
Yes. It's considered a very good, high-value power paddle, with generally positive player reviews and features that compete with more expensive options.
What is the price of the Selkirk Era Power?
$200.00, which puts it in the high price range for pickleball paddles.
Which Selkirk paddle is better, the Era Power or the Boomstik?
The Era Power is a budget-friendly Gen 3 honeycomb paddle with an EVA foam ring, while the Boomstik is a top-tier full-foam power paddle with MOI tuning weights.
Do pros use the Selkirk Era Power?
Many Selkirk pros played it after its 2025 release, though most have since moved to the Project Boomstik.
What is the best Selkirk paddle for power?
The Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik is Selkirk's highest-power paddle, best suited to advanced, aggressive players.
Is the Selkirk Era Power USAP approved?
Yes, it's approved by both USA Pickleball and the UPA-A, so it's legal in any sanctioned tournament.
What are some Selkirk Era Power alternatives?
How we test every paddle
Why trust our ratings? Every paddle is played by Team Kitchen, our team of expert paddle reviewers, and measured on the same scale before we rate it.
- Expert reviewers. All 5.0+ players, testing alongside other high-level players in their area.
- Hours of drills and games. Every kind of shot, in real points, to see how a paddle plays in a match and not just on paper.
- Measured on the same scale. Power, spin, swing weight and twist weight for every paddle, so any two compare fairly. The ERA Power Elongated measured power 76, spin 75, swing weight 117 and twist weight 6.3.
- One ball for every test. The Life Time LT Pro 48.