Pickleball Player Profile: Catherine Parenteau

D.O.B: 8/26/1994

Hometown: Naples, FL

Sponsor: Selkirk 

Paddle: Selkirk VANGUARD Power Air Invikta CP Signature 

Instagram Handle: @catherineparenteau.pb

Fun Fact: Catherine owns a French Bulldog named Zoey 

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About Catherine Parenteau

A Canadian native, Parenteau like many of pickleball’s athletes got her start in tennis and quickly became one of the top players in Canada. Growing up in Montreal, Parenteau picked up a paddle in 2015 and never looked back. Currently residing in one of the hottest spots for pickleball, Naples, FL. Parenteau is well known as one of the top female athletes in our game, has piled up dozens of pro victories, and is one of the most well-respected players on tour. Her effortless stroke, pinpoint accuracy and lightning hands work together to make Catherine a force to be reckoned with on the pickleball court. 

Catherine’s Paddle of Choice 

Like many other players around the world, Catherine found her peace with a Selkirk pickleball paddle. A unique design with undeniable performance, the VANGUARD Power Air Invikta is one of Selkirk’s top paddles that performs well for beginners to pros, and every level in between. Creating maximum spin for aggressive, yet controlled drives. A larger sweet spot than traditional power paddles with an enormous amount of spin, resulting in more wins on your court. Featuring a larger sweet spot than a traditional power paddle yet is aerodynamic for quick battles at the kitchen line. Delivering relentless power with unmatched control, designed for and with top professional, Catherine Parenteau! Air Dynamic Throat, maximizing flex, now larger and closer to the handle creating optimal air flow and increased ball control. The face of the VANGUARD Power Air features a ProSpin+ NextGen face material giving a player lasting texture and spin, ensuring you can shape any shot on the court. The elongated shape lends perfectly to players looking for extended power and reach. Coming over from tennis? Perfect! Those transitioning from tennis will have a newfound love for a pickleball paddle! 

• Weight: 7.7 - 8.1 oz
• Face Material: QuadFlex 4 Layer Hybrid Face
• Core Material: SuperCore Polymer Honeycomb Core
• Shape: Elongated
• Core Thickness: 12.7 mm
• Length: 16 1/2''
• Width: 7 3/8"
• Grip Size: Standard - 4 1/4"
• Handle Length: Standard - 5 1/4''

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About Selkirk

Selkirk is a family-owned business located in the beautiful Northwest, overlooking the Selkirk mountains where they have chosen to name their business after the reflection and the influences that region has. Selkirk Sport is the brainchild of Mike, Rob, and Jim Barnes. Two brothers and a father embarked on their dream to create the market leader in pickleball paddle innovation and technology. Together with their families, Barnes has strived to embody the core principle they have rooted into their business mission: uncompromising quality. Not only does this apply to delivering the foremost in creative excellence through high-performance equipment, but Selkirk Sport also strives to improve the pickleball community as a whole. Selkirk has established and promoted the genuine integrity of the family-oriented, close-knit community that is at the heart of pickleball. As Selkirk promotes the sport of pickleball, redefines the way the world views pickleball, and inspires every generation to participate.

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