Selkirk Sport

Selkirk Sport AMPED Control

The Selkirk AMPED Control is a substantial, control-focused paddle with spin-friendly fiberglass. It suits you if you want soft touch at the kitchen without giving up dependable baseline drives.

Character from the specs · Control

Power64
Control84
Forgiveness80
Arm-friendly33

Worked out from core thickness, weight, face and shape using general rules of thumb — not from a play test.

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Overview

This paddle uses a 16mm polypropylene raw honeycomb core behind a Fiberglass FiberFlex+ face. That thick core and fiberglass surface point toward a steadier, softer response than a thin, power-first setup. The listed weight is 9.88 ounces, so expect a substantial feel rather than a quick, ultralight swing.

Its 15.75-by-8-inch shape gives you a broad hitting area without an elongated profile. The octagonal grip adds a defined handle shape for consistent hand placement. Selkirk describes the AMPED Control as combining control with lasting spin, while retailer descriptions emphasize soft touch and enough power to move from the baseline toward the kitchen.

Play style

This paddle fits a placement-first game. The 16mm core and control-focused design should help when you slow the ball down, reset at the kitchen, and work through soft hands exchanges. The fiberglass face is also suited to players who want accessible spin rather than a purely flat response.

The listed 9.88-ounce weight can support solid drives and stable contact from the baseline, but it may feel slower during quick hand battles. Choose it if you value a substantial swing and controlled point construction. Look elsewhere if fast reactions and effortless maneuverability matter more than stability.

Best for

  • Players who want softer kitchen touch and controlled resets
  • Baseline players who still need enough weight for dependable drives
  • Players seeking spin from a fiberglass face
  • Players who prefer a substantial paddle over an ultralight feel

Look elsewhere if

  • Players who need the quickest possible hand speed at the kitchen
  • Players who prefer a light paddle for easy maneuverability
  • Players seeking a distinctly power-first paddle
  • Players who want an elongated shape for extra reach

Strengths

  • The 16mm polypropylene core supports the paddle's control-focused character
  • The fiberglass face is associated with spin and a softer feel in the descriptions
  • The 8-inch width provides a broad hitting area
  • The substantial listed weight can add stability to baseline drives
  • Seller descriptions highlight soft touch, control, and spin

Things to consider

  • At 9.88 ounces, it may feel demanding during fast kitchen exchanges
  • Its standard 15.75-inch length will not provide the reach of an elongated paddle
  • The substantial weight may tire players who prefer lighter swings
  • Check the exact shape and weight before buying, since AMPED Control listings include multiple shape variants

Specs

BrandSelkirk Sport
Weight9.9 oz
Core thickness16 mm
Core materialPolypropylene honeycomb
FaceFiberglass
Face materialFiberglass
Length15.75 in
Width8 in
HandleOctagonal grip
USA Pickleball approvedYes

Not listed by the seller: shape, handle length, grip circumference.

Specs come from the seller's product listing and may be incomplete or change between batches. Double-check before you buy.

Sources

  1. Selkirk AMPED Control - S2 - Pickleball Paddle | Selkirk Sport - We Are Pickleball
  2. AMPED Control Invikta Midweight – Sports Basement

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