Selkirk
Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Epic
Players who want a forgiving all-court paddle at a lower price
$100at Selkirk
Selkirk
Selkirk LUXX Control Air with InfiniGrit (Epic)
Touch players who prioritize dinks, resets and spin
$200at Selkirk
Ratings Head to Head
Selkirk AMPED Pro Air EpicSelkirk LUXX Control Air with InfiniGrit (Epic)
Power86
Control8.59.5
Spin8.59.5
Sweet spot109.5
Research score8.88.6
Which Suits Your Game?
| Player type | Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Epic | Selkirk LUXX Control Air with InfiniGrit (Epic) |
|---|---|---|
| Beginners | 9.0 | 9.0 |
| Touch players | 8.8 | 9.2 |
| Power hitters | 8.6 | 7.9 |
| Spin players | 8.6 | 8.8 |
Weighted from the four ratings. How these are weighted
Key Differences
- The biggest gap is power: the Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Epic rates 8 to the Selkirk LUXX Control Air with InfiniGrit (Epic)’s 6.
- On control, the Selkirk LUXX Control Air with InfiniGrit (Epic) is ahead: 9.5 vs 8.5.
- Spin goes to the Selkirk LUXX Control Air with InfiniGrit (Epic) (9.5 vs 8.5).
- On sweet spot, the Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Epic is ahead: 10 vs 9.5.
- Core thickness: 16 mm for the Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Epic against 19 mm for the Selkirk LUXX Control Air with InfiniGrit (Epic). The thinner Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Epic should give more pop; thicker cores lean toward control.
- Price: the Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Epic costs less right now (see the prices above).
The Verdict
Pick the Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Epic if you want more power, a bigger sweet spot and a lower price, especially if you’re a power hitter.
Go with the Selkirk LUXX Control Air with InfiniGrit (Epic) if you want more control and more spin, especially if you’re a touch player or a spin player.
Specs Side by Side
| Spec | Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Epic | Selkirk LUXX Control Air with InfiniGrit (Epic) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 7.8–8.2 oz | 7.9–8.3 oz |
| Shape | Standard | Standard |
| Length | 15.75 in | 15.85 in |
| Width | 8 in | 7.85 in |
| Core thickness | 16 mm | 19 mm |
| Core | X5+ polypropylene honeycomb | X7 Thickset polymer honeycomb |
| Face | FiberFlex+ fiberglass with ProSpin+ micro texture | Florek carbon fiber with InfiniGrit texture |
| Handle length | 5.25 in | 5.25 in |
| Grip size | 4.25 in | 4.25 in |
| Price | $100 (list $180) | $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 Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Epic or the Selkirk LUXX Control Air with InfiniGrit (Epic)?
On our spec-based scale the Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Epic scores higher (8.8 vs 8.6). By player type, the Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Epic suits power hitters better, while the Selkirk LUXX Control Air with InfiniGrit (Epic) suits touch players and spin players better.
Which has more power, the Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Epic or the Selkirk LUXX Control Air with InfiniGrit (Epic)?
The Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Epic rates higher for power on our scale (8 vs 6).
Which is better for beginners, the Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Epic or the Selkirk LUXX Control Air with InfiniGrit (Epic)?
They score the same for beginners on our weighted scale (9.0).
Are the Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Epic 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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