Selkirk
Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta
All-court players who want extra reach at a lower price
$100at Selkirk
Dan’s Take
The face is the story. Both are elongated 16 mm polypropylene honeycomb paddles that cost about the same, but the Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta has a fiberglass face and the Vatic Pro Saga V7 has a Toray T700 carbon top layer. On our scale the Invikta gets a bit more power (9 vs 8.5), while the Saga leads on control (8.5 vs 8) and sweet spot (8.5 vs 8). Spin is level at 9.5.
Buyers give the Invikta 4.7 out of 5 from 600+ ratings on Selkirk's site (shared across every AMPED Pro Air shape) and the Saga 4.9 from 600+ on Vatic Pro's (shared across the Saga shapes). Pick the Invikta if you want a lighter paddle (7.8–8.2 oz against 8.2–8.5); pick the Saga V7 if control matters more.
By Dan · Based on each brand’s published specs and buyer ratings, October 2026. We don’t play-test paddles.
Vatic Pro
Vatic Pro Saga V7
Players who want a heavier elongated paddle with plow-through
$99.99at Vatic Pro
Ratings Head to Head
Selkirk AMPED Pro Air InviktaVatic Pro Saga V7
Power98.5
Control88.5
Spin9.59.5
Sweet spot88.5
Research score8.68.8
Which Suits Your Game?
| Player type | Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta | Vatic Pro Saga V7 |
|---|---|---|
| Beginners | 8.3 | 8.6 |
| Touch players | 8.4 | 8.7 |
| Power hitters | 8.8 | 8.7 |
| Spin players | 9.0 | 9.0 |
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 Vatic Pro Saga V7’s 8.5.
- Control goes to the Vatic Pro Saga V7 (8.5 vs 8).
- On sweet spot, the Vatic Pro Saga V7 is ahead: 8.5 vs 8.
- They tie on spin (9.5).
- Weight: the Vatic Pro Saga V7 is the heavier of the two, by about 0.3 oz on average.
The Verdict
Go with the Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta if you want more power and a lighter feel.
Go with the Vatic Pro Saga V7 if you want more control, a bigger sweet spot and more weight behind the ball, especially if you’re a beginner or a touch player.
Specs Side by Side
| Spec | Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta | Vatic Pro Saga V7 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 7.8–8.2 oz | 8.2–8.5 oz |
| Shape | Elongated | Elongated |
| Length | 16.5 in | 16.5 in |
| Width | 7.45 in | 7.5 in |
| Core thickness | 16 mm | 16 mm (14 mm Blackout Samurai version also available) |
| Core | X5+ polypropylene honeycomb | Polypropylene honeycomb with 10 mm cells (power core) |
| Face | FiberFlex+ fiberglass with ProSpin+ micro texture | Multi-layer composite with a Toray T700 carbon fiber top layer |
| Handle length | 5.25 in | 5.3 in (long-handle version 5.6–5.75 in) |
| Grip size | 4.25 in | 4.125 in |
| Price | $100 (list $180) | $99.99 |
| 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 Vatic Pro Saga V7?
On our spec-based scale the Vatic Pro Saga V7 scores higher (8.8 vs 8.6). By player type, the Vatic Pro Saga V7 suits beginners and touch players better.
Which has more power, the Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta or the Vatic Pro Saga V7?
The Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta rates higher for power on our scale (9 vs 8.5).
Which is better for beginners, the Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta or the Vatic Pro Saga V7?
The Vatic Pro Saga V7 scores higher for beginners (8.6 vs 8.3), mainly from its sweet spot and control ratings.
Are the Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta and Vatic Pro Saga V7 approved for tournament play?
Yes. Both are on the USA Pickleball approved paddle list.
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