Selkirk Sport’s S2 Pro pickleball was named the official ball of the APP Asia Tour, the Asian circuit of the Association of Pickleball Players.
The S2 Pro, which launched on Oct. 20, will be used in competition at APP Asia Tour events beginning Dec. 10. Selkirk is a founding partner of the tour, which held its inaugural event in Kuala Lumpur in February, followed by Penang in August. The tour will continue with the APP Asia Ho Chi Minh City Open from Dec. 10-13.
“Selkirk’s position as the No. 1 brand in pickleball reflects its ongoing commitment to innovation and excellence,” said Caryn Yap, Director of the APP Asia Tour. “We are excited about the new S2 Pro ball and are confident in what it will bring to players and events across the region.”
The S2 Pro is built for competitive players who want the most from their game, playing faster for aggressive players. It uses a patented 38-hole geodesic design with three hole sizes — 7.5 mm, 6.5 mm and 4 mm — spaced for uniform mass distribution and wind resistance. True-round injection molding helps the ball hold its shape under high impact, and a textured surface adds spin.
The ball comes with an industry-first six-month no-crack warranty. The ball has been stress-tested in the Selkirk Lab, with more than 4,000 hits at 110 mph with no cracks.
“A cracked or warped ball changes a point before anyone can see it, and at the pro level, that can decide a match,” said Rob Barnes, co-founder and co-CEO of Selkirk Sport. “The S2 Pro gives athletes the same flight and bounce from the first match of the week to the final, so results come down to how they play.”
The S2 Pro is available now in three-packs for $15 and 12-packs for $40.
