Selkirk Boomstik Asia Edition Listed by Retailers, Priced Around RM1,400+

Asia-based retailers have begun listing Selkirk LABS’ Project Boomstik “Raw Carbon / Asia Edition” on inventory pages this week, and Picklefox reports the global launch is confirmed for August 14th, 2025 while industry speculation places the paddle at RM1,400+ in Malaysia. The inventory activity includes at least one Asia retailer, Sportsdeal Asia, running full product copy that positions the model as a limited regional release and emphasizes power and durability.

Sportsdeal Asia’s product page opens with the line “Ultimate power. Ultimate durability. No compromises.” and identifies the paddle as “Project Boomstik® Raw Carbon Asia Edition.” The retailer’s copy names two surface technologies explicitly: “InfiniGrit = premium coated technology for consistency.” and “Raw Carbon = natural carbon texture for extra spin, touch and pop sound.” Sportsdeal Asia lists shape options as “Elongated” and “Widebody” and repeats marketing claims that frame the Asia Edition as engineered for high-velocity play.

The Sportsdeal Asia copy also details a new balance system, stating that “Project Boomstik also introduces the MOI Tuning System” and describing it as a semi-permanent perimeter weighting solution that shifts mass toward the outer regions of the paddle to increase the moment of inertia and stabilize off-center hits. The product page further asserts that “our engineers keep running durability tests over and over again, but still haven’t been able to take it to failure,” a retailer-marketing claim that frames the paddle’s lifespan as a selling point.

Picklefox’s editorial coverage complements the retailer listings with equipment analysis and commercial context. Picklefox writes that the Boomstik “is set to launch globally on August 14th, 2025” and offers price guidance as speculation: “While Selkirk hasn't officially announced the Boomstik's price, industry speculation suggests it will likely fall in the RM1,400+ range, positioning it as a very premium power paddle.” Picklefox contrasts that with competing premium paddles priced in the RM1,100 - 1,300 range and recommends the Boomstik for “3.5+ level players seeking maximum power.”

Retail availability details embedded in the Picklefox excerpt indicate regional retail readiness: the snippet offers “FREE shipping on all orders over RM100 to Malaysia. Use code FREESHIP at checkout.” and promotes a physical retail presence with the line “Our retail store is now open in Mothership, Jalan Ipoh!” Those logistics notes suggest at least one Asia retailer is prepared to sell or pre-sell the Asia Edition ahead of the reported global launch date.

Business and cultural implications are immediate. A RM1,400+ price point positions Selkirk’s Boomstik as a premium aspirational product in Southeast Asia markets where competitor paddles sit at RM1,100 - 1,300, and the MOI Tuning System and Raw Carbon surface aim to target higher-level players identified by Picklefox as 3.5+ enthusiasts. Watch August 14th, 2025 for Selkirk LABS’ official confirmation of launch and pricing, and expect the Asia listings and the Mothership, Jalan Ipoh retail push to reveal whether regional buyers will pay the premium for the Boomstik’s claimed durability and power.