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A FiberFlex+ fiberglass face adds spring, while the 16 mm X5+ polypropylene honeycomb core keeps it balanced. Selkirk positions the AMPED Pro Air as a blend of power and control rather than a pure power paddle.
Verified buyers on Selkirk.com (4.7/5 from 631 reviews across the Epic and Invikta, Sept 2026) most often describe an excellent balance of power and control, and say it handles both aggressive shots and finesse play. Fiberglass faces typically offer a little less touch than carbon, which is reflected in its spec-based control rating.
Selkirk's ProSpin+ micro texture is designed for durable spin, and buyers frequently mention the textured surface. The fiberglass face and traditional shape keep its spin rating below Selkirk's carbon, elongated paddles.
Forgiveness is its standout spec: a wide 8 in face, a 16 mm core and a published twist weight of about 6.57. Buyers often mention a large sweet spot.
Selkirk publishes a swing weight of about 111, and buyers describe a light feel that is quick in hand battles.
Its wider face and higher twist weight make it the more stable of the two AMPED Pro Air shapes, based on Selkirk's published figures.
Assembled in the USA with a limited lifetime warranty, and often discounted well below its list price.
Buyers describe a light, responsive feel; a few wish the face were softer or the paddle heavier.
Comparable paddles worth a look if this one isn't quite right.
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8.7/10Elongated fiberglass all-court paddle
Per Selkirk, the Epic is a traditional shape (15.75 × 8 in) and the Invikta is elongated (16.5 × 7.45 in) with a higher swing weight (119 vs 111); both use a 5.25 in grip and 16 mm core.
Selkirk lists it for beginner to pro players, and its wide face and 16 mm core make it one of the most forgiving paddles on our rating scale.
Yes. The Amped Pro Air Epic appears 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.
Excellent forgiveness in a quick traditional shape, at a price well below Selkirk's flagship paddles.
Modest pop and spin compared with Selkirk's carbon, foam-core paddles.
A beginner-to-intermediate doubles player who wants a forgiving, well-built all-court paddle without paying flagship prices.
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