Selkirk Sport
Selkirk Sport Amped Pro Air Epic
The Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Epic is a midweight, power-leaning all-court paddle with strong spin and a long handle. It suits players who want easier pace, quick attacks, and enough control for deliberate kitchen shots.
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Overview
This paddle uses a 16mm polypropylene honeycomb core with a fiberglass face. Its 7.8-8.2-ounce midweight build, 15.75-inch length, and 8-inch width balance reach with maneuverability. The 5.25-inch handle gives you room for a two-handed backhand or extra leverage on serves and drives.
The fiberglass face and thick core give it a lively, direct response. The review describes the paddle as maneuverable with very high spin potential, while also noting harsher feedback on off-center hits. Its edgeless construction may help quick handling, but centered contact matters more when you want consistent soft shots.
Play style
This is an all-court paddle that leans toward power. The review found it easy to generate pace on serves and drives without overswinging, and players report getting control and spin without giving up power. The fiberglass face can feel bouncy on off-speed rolls, so you may need time to control their height and placement.
It can handle dinks and drops when you keep your grip pressure and contact consistent. Quick flicks, speed-ups, and last-second attacks suit its maneuverable frame. Choose it if you want baseline pace and aggressive transitions, but look elsewhere if soft, muted feedback is your top priority.
Best for
- Players moving up from a budget paddle who want more consistency and pace
- Baseline players who want easier power on serves and drives
- Attack-minded players who value quick flicks and high spin
- Two-handed backhand players who prefer a longer handle
- Players who want power without abandoning kitchen control
Look elsewhere if
- Players who prefer a soft, muted feel on dinks
- Players who regularly miss the center and dislike harsh feedback
- Players who need very predictable off-speed rolls immediately
- Players whose main priority is maximum control over power
Strengths
- High spin potential, according to the paddle review
- Maneuverable frame for quick flicks and attacks
- Easy pace on serves and drives without overswinging
- 16mm core supports a substantial all-court feel
- Long 5.25-inch handle supports two-handed shots and leverage
Things to consider
- Off-center hits can feel harsh
- The fiberglass face may send off-speed rolls higher than intended
- Its power bias requires careful grip pressure and contact on soft shots
- The 7.8-8.2-ounce weight may feel demanding during extended quick exchanges
- Check whether the 4.25-inch grip circumference suits your hand size
Specs
| Brand | Selkirk Sport |
|---|---|
| Weight | 8 oz |
| Core thickness | 16 mm |
| Core material | Polypropylene honeycomb |
| Face | Fiberglass |
| Face material | Fiberglass |
| Length | 15.75 in |
| Width | 8 in |
| Handle length | 5.25 in |
| Grip circumference | 4.25 in |
| Handle | Long handle |
| USA Pickleball approved | Yes |
Not listed by the seller: shape.
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