Selkirk Sport
Selkirk Sport AMPED Pro Air
The Selkirk AMPED Pro Air is an elongated, midweight all-court paddle with a power lean and very high spin potential. It suits you if you want reach, fast attacks, and strong drives without adding extra weight.
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Overview
This paddle uses a 16mm X5+ raw polypropylene honeycomb core and a fiberglass face. Its 7.8-8.2-ounce weight gives it a manageable midweight feel, while the 16.5-inch elongated shape adds reach. The 5.25-inch handle also leaves room for a two-handed backhand. Its 7.45-inch width is narrower than a widebody paddle, so the shape favors length and leverage over maximum face area.
The open-throat handle and manageable weight support quick movement in transition exchanges. The fiberglass face adds a bouncier response, and a review describes the paddle as direct and powerful. That combination can produce easy pace, but off-center hits may feel harsh. The 16mm core adds thickness for a more substantial response, though the paddle still leans toward power rather than a soft, muted feel.
Play style
Choose it if you like taking big swings from the baseline, attacking with speed-ups, or reaching for wide balls. Reviewers found it easy to generate pace on serves and drives without overswinging. The elongated face and long handle also support reach, leverage, and two-handed shots.
It can still handle dinks, drops, and resets, but the fiberglass face may send off-speed rolls higher than intended. You will need consistent grip pressure and clean contact to keep placement shots controlled. Its very high spin potential suits heavy serves, drives, and attacking rolls, while players wanting the softest kitchen feel should look elsewhere.
Best for
- Players who want more reach on wide balls and defensive pickups
- Baseline hitters who want easy pace without adding weight
- Players who use heavy spin on serves, drives, and attacking rolls
- Two-handed backhand players who value a longer handle
- Players moving from a lighter paddle and wanting more power
Look elsewhere if
- Players with a sore elbow who prefer a softer, less direct response
- Players who rely on very soft, low kitchen rolls
- Players who often miss the center and dislike harsh feedback
- Players who want a widebody shape with more face area
- Players seeking a strongly control-first paddle
Strengths
- Very high spin potential, according to a paddle review
- Easy power on serves and drives from the fiberglass face
- 7.8-8.2-ounce weight and open-throat design support maneuverability
- 16.5-inch elongated shape provides useful reach and leverage
- 5.25-inch handle suits two-handed backhands and longer swings
Things to consider
- The fiberglass face has a bouncy response that can send soft rolls high
- Off-center contact may feel harsh
- The power lean demands careful grip pressure for controlled placement
- The narrower 7.45-inch width gives up some face area compared with wider shapes
- The elongated design may feel less natural if you prefer compact handling
Specs
| Brand | Selkirk Sport |
|---|---|
| Weight | 8 oz |
| Core thickness | 16 mm |
| Core material | X5+ raw polypropylene honeycomb |
| Face | Fiberglass |
| Face material | Fiberglass |
| Shape | Elongated |
| Length | 16.5 in |
| Width | 7.45 in |
| Handle length | 5.25 in |
| Grip circumference | 4.25 in |
| Handle | Open-throat handle |
| USA Pickleball approved | Yes |
Specs come from the seller's product listing and may be incomplete or change between batches. Double-check before you buy.