Pickleball paddle manufacturer scaling production and global reach
Selkirk Sport manufactures pickleball equipment (paddles, balls, apparel, nets) and runs a direct-to-consumer platform via Shopify and PlayPickleball.com. The tech stack reveals a manufacturing-operations-first business—Palantir, SAP IBP, Oracle Demantra, and Blue Yonder sit alongside creative tools (Adobe, Figma, After Effects)—with active adoption of Sage Intacct and Shopify suggesting a shift toward tighter financial controls and e-commerce scaling. The hiring surge (21 roles in 30 days) is concentrated in design (7) and marketing (6), paired with projects in influencer seeding, tournaments, and regional launches, indicating a pivot from pure product manufacturing toward brand-led community and content growth.
Founded in 2014 by the Barnes family, Selkirk Sport has grown from 10 employees to over 100, operating as a vertically integrated pickleball equipment manufacturer. The company designs and manufactures paddles (15+ models, made in the USA), balls, apparel, and accessories, distributed through retail partnerships and the owned-and-operated PlayPickleball.com platform. A roster of 100+ professional athletes provides both product feedback and endorsement leverage. Operations span manufacturing facilities and regional teams across the United States, Malaysia, Mexico, Costa Rica, China, Estonia, and Argentina, reflecting both production footprint and geographic market expansion.
Core stack: Palantir, Python, TypeScript, Apache Spark, Pandas, React, Node.js, AWS, GCP. Operational tools: SAP IBP, Oracle Demantra, Blue Yonder, Sage Intacct. Creative/content: Adobe Creative Cloud, Figma, After Effects, DaVinci Resolve. E-commerce: Shopify. Analytics: Hotjar, Microsoft Clarity.
Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. The company is named after the nearby Selkirk Mountains. Manufacturing and operational footprint extends to Malaysia, Mexico, China, Costa Rica, and Argentina.
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