Selkirk Sport
Selkirk Sport AMPED Pro Air Invikta
The Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta is an elongated, fiberglass all-court paddle with a power lean. It suits players who want reach, spin, and easy pace without moving to a thinner, more power-focused design.
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Is this paddle right for you?
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Overview
This paddle uses a 16mm polypropylene honeycomb core and a fiberglass FiberFlex+ face. Its elongated 16.5-inch shape gives you extra reach, while the 7.45-inch width keeps the profile relatively narrow. The listed midweight range should feel manageable during long rallies, and the paddle is USAPA-approved.
The thick core supports a more controlled feel than a thin power paddle, but the fiberglass face adds rebound and pace. Reviewers describe the frame as maneuverable, with very high spin potential and strong power on serves and drives. The tradeoff is sharper feedback when contact misses the center, plus a bouncy response on some slower attacking shots.
Play style
Choose it if you like taking aggressive swings from the baseline, speeding up balls, or creating spin on serves and attacks. The fiberglass face helps generate pace without requiring an oversized swing, while the elongated shape adds reach and leverage.
It can still handle dinks, drops, and resets, but it rewards firm contact and careful grip pressure. Reviewers found that placement shots could launch high until they adjusted their stroke. Look elsewhere if your priority is the softest possible feel on mishits or effortless control during delicate kitchen exchanges.
Best for
- Players who want more reach on wide balls and overheads
- Baseline players who want easy pace on serves and drives
- Players who rely on heavy spin for serves, rolls, and attacks
- Players moving up from a basic paddle and wanting a stronger all-court option
Look elsewhere if
- Players who want the softest response on off-center contact
- Players who mainly prioritize deadened touch at the kitchen
- Players who struggle to control bouncy fiberglass faces on placement shots
- Players who prefer a shorter, wider paddle shape
Strengths
- Very high spin potential from the fiberglass hitting surface
- Strong serve and drive power without needing to overswing
- Maneuverable frame for quick flicks and late attacks
- Elongated shape provides added reach and leverage
- 16mm core offers a thicker platform for a balanced power-and-control feel
Things to consider
- Off-center hits can feel harsh
- The fiberglass face can send slower technical shots high until you adjust
- The elongated shape is narrower than a widebody design, so some players may prefer a wider margin for error
- Check the midweight feel and longer handle before buying if you prefer a lighter or more compact paddle
Specs
| Brand | Selkirk Sport |
|---|---|
| Core thickness | 16 mm |
| Core material | Polypropylene honeycomb |
| Face | Fiberglass |
| Face material | Fiberglass FiberFlex+ |
| Shape | Elongated |
| Length | 16.5 in |
| Width | 7.45 in |
| Handle | Long handle |
| USA Pickleball approved | Yes |
Not listed by the seller: weight, 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.