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Power is deliberately modest. A 19 mm X7 Thickset honeycomb core is among the thickest available, and thick cores absorb energy rather than launch the ball. Selkirk says this version adds more power than the original LUXX without sacrificing control, but it remains a control paddle first.
Control is the reason to buy it. The thick core and Florek carbon face are built for touch, and verified buyers on Selkirk.com (4.7/5 from 151 reviews, Sept 2026) most often praise its placement and dinking, so we add +0.5 to its spec-based control rating.
Selkirk says the InfiniGrit surface gives three times longer-lasting spin than raw carbon paddles, and buyers frequently mention strong spin. The traditional Epic shape gives up a little head speed compared with elongated designs.
The 7.85 in wide Epic face and thick core support forgiveness, and Selkirk publishes a twist weight of about 6.6 for the Epic, higher than the elongated Invikta version (6.0).
Selkirk publishes a swing weight of about 109 for the Epic, one of the lowest in its line-up, which helps quick hands at the kitchen line.
The Aero-DuraEdge edgeless build keeps the paddle aerodynamic; the wider Epic face and higher twist weight make it the more stable of the two LUXX shapes.
Selkirk backs it with a limited lifetime warranty and offers custom grip options. A few verified buyers mention the grip getting dirty or slippery with sweat.
Expect a soft, muted feel from the 19 mm honeycomb core. Buyers describe it as light and well balanced with a responsive touch.
Comparable paddles worth a look if this one isn't quite right.
Per Selkirk, the Epic is 15.85 in long and 7.85 in wide with a 5.25 in handle; the Invikta is 16.4 in long and 7.5 in wide with a 5.35 in handle and a higher swing weight (113 vs 109).
Selkirk states custom grip options are available on the LUXX Control Air.
Yes. The Luxx Control Air Florek Carbon Epic and Invikta both appear on the USA Pickleball approved paddle list.
From its published specifications using our standard rating scale, which applies the same points for core thickness, weight, shape, width, face material, surface texture and construction to every paddle. A small adjustment (up to 0.5) is made only when verified buyers consistently report something the specs don't show. See our Editorial Policy for the full scale.
A plush, controlled soft game, durable InfiniGrit spin and a light, quick Epic shape.
Very limited power from the thick core, and less reach than elongated paddles.
An intermediate or advanced doubles player who builds points with dinks and resets and doesn't need the paddle to supply pace.
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