Pickleball Scott's Demo Resource Center

This FREE guide has been written to assist and give you ideas on how to conduct Selkirk Demo Day Events. Free Supplementary templates have been created to allow you to present yourself as a resource for assisting your players in making the Best Choice For Them!

All NEW! Wondering which paddles you should be getting for your Demo Days? Take a look:

Pickleball Scott's Recommended Demo Paddle Lineup

Not that anyone necessarily asked for my opinion (anyone who knows me understands that I have one for almost anything), but I thought I would share my thoughts on a recommended paddle lineup (the paddles you may want to consider adding to your arsenal).

I have listed the paddles in the order of significance to you and your customers. A combination of customer interest/return on investment/demographics, etc. I suggest starting at the top and add the paddles down the list as you can afford them. The upper list is what I would consider necessities. The second list are the paddles that should be added as you earn additional funds.

Let me know where I was gravely mistaken.

Recommended Paddle Lineup

Rank	Paddle	Comments
1.	Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik (Elongated)	Very popular and most powerful paddle in the lineup.
2.	Selkirk LUXX Control Air w/ InfiniGrit (Invikta)	Best control paddle in the Selkirk lineup.
3.	Selkirk VANGUARD Pro (Invikta)	Upper-tier hybrid paddle. Best Selkirk-brand hybrid paddle.
4.	Selkirk VANGUARD Power Air (Invikta)	A ‘standard’ in the Selkirk stable, it appears to be sunsetting.
5.	SLK HALO Control (Max)	Best SLK-brand control paddle.
6.	SLK HALO Power (XL)	Mid-tier SLK power paddle.
7.	SLK EVO Control (Max)	Like the EVO Power, this is a wonderful option for a power paddle at the $100 price point.
8.	SLK EVO Power (XL)	A great option for a power paddle at the $100 price point.
9.	Selkirk AMPED Pro Air (Invikta)	Lower-end Selkirk-brand hybrid paddle.
10.	SLK ERA Power (Elongated)	Top power paddle in the SLK lineup.
11.	SLK HALO Pro (XL)	Best hybrid paddle of the SLKs.

Add-On Paddle Lineup

Rank	Paddle	Comments
A.	SLK OMEGA Hybrid Air (XL)	Best hybrid paddle Selkirk makes, though appears to be sunsetting; anticipate a production version.
B.	Selkirk Labs Project 008 - 13mm (Tour)	The first add-on must be the OMEGA Hybrid Air as it is the least expensive hybrid paddle Selkirk offers.
C.	Selkirk LUXX Control Air w/ InfiniGrit (Epic)	While the Epic shape could be interchanged with the Invikta of this same model, they are both popular options.
D.	Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik (Widebody)	When a paddle has enough power on its own, it may be time to switch to a larger sweet spot of a widebody.
E.	Selkirk AMPED Pro Air (Epic)	The Epic shape is a nice option for those hybrid-style players who want a slightly larger sweet spot on an edgeless paddle.
F.	SLK Prime Bundle - available at Costco (Max)	An absolute MUST paddle (bundle). It should be higher up on the list, but as it isn’t sold directly from Selkirk.com, it has fallen. Simply the best paddle for the money, especially if you are on a budget.
G.	Selkirk VANGUARD Control (Epic)	Appears to be on its way to being sunsetted, but is still a nice paddle to offer.
H.	SLK HALO Pro (Max)	Because it is a hybrid paddle, widebody shapes can be a useful alternative.
I.	SLK Atlas (Max)	A solid paddle on the lower-end of the Selkirk line. It has its place.
J.	Selkirk AMPED Control (Epic) - Midweight or Lightweight	Appears to be on its way to being sunsetted, but is still a nice paddle to offer.
K.	SLK ERA Power (Widebody)	Similar to the Boomstik, once a power paddle has enough power of its own, upping the sweet spot with a widebody can be useful.

Supporting Documents

I didn't feel it would be much use to tell you about various aides without providing some samples/templates. You can modify them to reflect your own Advocate Code and details. Each of the items described in the guide can also be found in the left menu.

Bonus Instructions:	Learn how to create custom high quality QR Codes for your Advocate Code, and MORE!.
	Be sure to check out the instruction guide for Configuring a Custom Product Link in the Useful Ancillary Resources section!

Flyer Template - An Announcement flyer letting people know where and when the Demo will take place (Now with two variations)
Survey Template - An example survey which can be distributed before a Demo Day to discover the participants needs
Getting Started Checklist - Make sure you do not miss anything during your pre-brief
Mini Stand Cards - A set of Selkirk/Selkirk Labs/SLK mini cards to let people know which paddles are which and their costs
Rebate Sign - A template for letting your participants know the kind of rebate they can expect after a purchase using your Advocate Promo Code
Guaranteed Sign - A sign giving people the confidence to buy a Selkirk/Selkirk Labs/SLK paddle because of their hassle-free 30-day return policy
Waiver/Release - A sample/template for you to use to have your participants complete prior to participating in the event (Note: This has not been vetted by a lawyer)
Paddle Guide - A somewhat comprehensive guide to the various Selkirk/Selkirk Labs/SLK paddles and their properties
Paddle Selection Guide - A sign which can be used to guide participants toward a paddle that fits their need
Sign-in Sheets - Four options for printing sign-in sheets for you Demo Days
Boomstik Promos - Promotional flyers to mark the release of the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik
Costco Promotion Flyer - A 2-up flyer which can be cut in two as handouts to encourage new players to purchase the Selkirk Costco Prime bundle
Costco Promotion Flyer - A 2-up flyer which can be cut in two as handouts to encourage new players to purchase the Selkirk Costco Prime bundle
Demo Day Checklists - Not everyone is ready to buy that instant, and may not remember what they tried. Ensure your participants have a “Take Away” depicting the paddle(s) they liked most. Hand them a summary of the paddles tested/checklist with their selections.

Useful Ancillary Resources

For those times you wish you could have a way for the players to get the information in their hands, NOW! Here is "How to create a QR code" to do just that.
Don't just give them a generic Promo Code, give them a link directly to the product with Your Code included!
View the Configuring a Custom Product Link instructions.