Selkirk
Selkirk LUXX Control Air with InfiniGrit (Epic)
Touch players who prioritize dinks, resets and spin
Ratings Head to Head
Which Suits Your Game?
| Player type | Paddletek Bantam EXL-C | Selkirk LUXX Control Air with InfiniGrit (Epic) |
|---|---|---|
| Beginners | 8.1 | 9.0 |
| Touch players | 8.2 | 9.2 |
| Power hitters | 8.3 | 7.9 |
| Spin players | 8.4 | 8.8 |
Weighted from the four ratings. How these are weighted
Key Differences
- The biggest gap is power: the Paddletek Bantam EXL-C rates 8.5 to the Selkirk LUXX Control Air with InfiniGrit (Epic)’s 6.
- The Selkirk LUXX Control Air with InfiniGrit (Epic) also leads on control, 9.5 to 8.
- On sweet spot, the Selkirk LUXX Control Air with InfiniGrit (Epic) is ahead: 9.5 vs 8.
- On spin, the Selkirk LUXX Control Air with InfiniGrit (Epic) is ahead: 9.5 vs 8.5.
- Core thickness: 12.7 mm or 14.3 mm (scored at 12.7 mm) for the Paddletek Bantam EXL-C against 19 mm for the Selkirk LUXX Control Air with InfiniGrit (Epic). The thinner Paddletek Bantam EXL-C should give more pop; thicker cores lean toward control.
- Weight: the Selkirk LUXX Control Air with InfiniGrit (Epic) is the heavier of the two, by about 0.3 oz on average.
The Verdict
Choose the Paddletek Bantam EXL-C if you want more power and a lighter feel, especially if you’re a power hitter.
Pick the Selkirk LUXX Control Air with InfiniGrit (Epic) if you want more control, more spin and a bigger sweet spot, especially if you’re a beginner or a touch player.
Specs Side by Side
| Spec | Paddletek Bantam EXL-C | Selkirk LUXX Control Air with InfiniGrit (Epic) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 7.6–8.0 oz | 7.9–8.3 oz |
| Shape | Standard | Standard |
| Length | 15.625 in | 15.85 in |
| Width | 7.75 in | 7.85 in |
| Core thickness | 12.7 mm or 14.3 mm (scored at 12.7 mm) | 19 mm |
| Core | Bantam QRT (Quick Response Technology) polymer core | X7 Thickset polymer honeycomb |
| Face | PT-700 unidirectional raw carbon fiber (Toray 700) | Florek carbon fiber with InfiniGrit texture |
| Handle length | 5.25 in | 5.25 in |
| Grip size | Not published by Paddletek | 4.25 in |
| Price | $199.99 | $200 (list $280) |
| USA Pickleball approved | Yes | Yes |
Specs as published by each manufacturer. Prices are checked daily on each brand’s own store; the checkout price is final.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, the Paddletek Bantam EXL-C or the Selkirk LUXX Control Air with InfiniGrit (Epic)?
On our spec-based scale the Selkirk LUXX Control Air with InfiniGrit (Epic) scores higher (8.6 vs 8.3). By player type, the Paddletek Bantam EXL-C suits power hitters better, while the Selkirk LUXX Control Air with InfiniGrit (Epic) suits beginners, touch players and spin players better.
Which has more power, the Paddletek Bantam EXL-C or the Selkirk LUXX Control Air with InfiniGrit (Epic)?
The Paddletek Bantam EXL-C rates higher for power on our scale (8.5 vs 6).
Which is better for beginners, the Paddletek Bantam EXL-C or the Selkirk LUXX Control Air with InfiniGrit (Epic)?
The Selkirk LUXX Control Air with InfiniGrit (Epic) scores higher for beginners (9.0 vs 8.1), mainly from its sweet spot and control ratings.
Are the Paddletek Bantam EXL-C and Selkirk LUXX Control Air with InfiniGrit (Epic) approved for tournament play?
Yes. Both are on the USA Pickleball approved paddle list.
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