Selkirk
Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta
All-court players who want extra reach 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 InviktaSelkirk LUXX Control Air with InfiniGrit (Epic)
Power96
Control89.5
Spin9.59.5
Sweet spot89.5
Research score8.68.6
Which Suits Your Game?
| Player type | Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta | Selkirk LUXX Control Air with InfiniGrit (Epic) |
|---|---|---|
| Beginners | 8.3 | 9.0 |
| Touch players | 8.4 | 9.2 |
| Power hitters | 8.8 | 7.9 |
| Spin players | 9.0 | 8.8 |
Weighted from the four ratings. How these are weighted
Key Differences
- The biggest gap is power: the Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta rates 9 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.
- The Selkirk LUXX Control Air with InfiniGrit (Epic) also leads on sweet spot, 9.5 to 8.
- They tie on spin (9.5).
- Different shapes: the Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta is elongated and the Selkirk LUXX Control Air with InfiniGrit (Epic) is standard.
- Core thickness: 16 mm for the Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta against 19 mm for the Selkirk LUXX Control Air with InfiniGrit (Epic). The thinner Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta should give more pop; thicker cores lean toward control.
- Price: the Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta costs less right now (see the prices above).
The Verdict
Choose the Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta if you want more power and a lower price, especially if you’re a power hitter or a spin player.
Pick the Selkirk LUXX Control Air with InfiniGrit (Epic) if you want more control and a bigger sweet spot, especially if you’re a beginner or a touch player.
Specs Side by Side
| Spec | Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta | Selkirk LUXX Control Air with InfiniGrit (Epic) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 7.8–8.2 oz | 7.9–8.3 oz |
| Shape | Elongated | Standard |
| Length | 16.5 in | 15.85 in |
| Width | 7.45 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 Invikta or the Selkirk LUXX Control Air with InfiniGrit (Epic)?
On our spec-based scale they tie at 8.6. By player type, the Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta suits power hitters and spin players better, while the Selkirk LUXX Control Air with InfiniGrit (Epic) suits beginners and touch players better.
Which has more power, the Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta or the Selkirk LUXX Control Air with InfiniGrit (Epic)?
The Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta rates higher for power on our scale (9 vs 6).
Which is better for beginners, the Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta or the Selkirk LUXX Control Air with InfiniGrit (Epic)?
The Selkirk LUXX Control Air with InfiniGrit (Epic) scores higher for beginners (9.0 vs 8.3), mainly from its sweet spot and control ratings.
Are the Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta 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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