Selkirk Sport
Selkirk Sport AMPED Pro Air
The Selkirk AMPED Pro Air is a maneuverable, power-leaning all-court paddle. It suits you if you want strong spin, easy pace on drives, and enough touch for resets.
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Overview
The 16mm polypropylene honeycomb core and fiberglass FiberFlex+ face give this paddle a lively, direct response. Its 7.8- to 8.2-ounce weight keeps it manageable during quick exchanges, while the 16.5-inch length adds reach for serves, drives, and balls near the kitchen line.
The fiberglass face contributes to its power and high spin potential. The 7.45-inch width helps preserve maneuverability, but the longer shape gives you less width than a more traditional paddle. Reviewers describe the frame as easy to move, with crisp feedback on clean contact and harsher feedback when you miss the center.
Play style
Choose it if you like attacking from the baseline or speeding up balls in transition. Reviewers found enough power for serves and drives without needing to overswing. The paddle also supports quick flicks and last-second attacks because it moves easily through the air.
Its power-leaning response requires attention during dinks, drops, and off-speed rolls. The fiberglass face can feel bouncy, so soft shots may launch higher than intended until you adjust your grip pressure and swing. Clean contact still provides direct feedback for resets and placement shots.
Best for
- Players who want more pace on serves and drives without adding extra swing effort
- Attackers who rely on quick flicks, speed-ups, and last-second shots
- Players who want high spin from a fiberglass face
- Players moving toward a power-leaning all-court paddle
- Players who value a maneuverable paddle with added reach
Look elsewhere if
- Players who prefer a very soft, muted response on dinks and drops
- Players who often strike the ball away from the paddle's center
- Players who need maximum width rather than an elongated 16.5-inch shape
- Players who want a control-first paddle with minimal rebound
Strengths
- High spin potential, according to reviewers, from the fiberglass hitting surface
- Easy maneuverability during quick exchanges, supported by the 7.8- to 8.2-ounce weight
- Strong serve and drive power without requiring an oversized swing
- Extra reach from the 16.5-inch length
- A 16mm polypropylene core that supports touch alongside its power-leaning response
Things to consider
- The fiberglass face can feel bouncy on off-speed rolls and other soft shots
- Off-center hits may produce harsher feedback
- Its elongated 7.45-inch width gives you less side-to-side coverage than a wider shape
- You may need to adjust grip pressure and stroke length for controlled drops and dinks
Specs
| Brand | Selkirk Sport |
|---|---|
| Weight | 8 oz |
| Core thickness | 16 mm |
| Core material | 16mm polypropylene honeycomb |
| Face | Fiberglass |
| Face material | Fiberglass FiberFlex+ |
| Length | 16.5 in |
| Width | 7.45 in |
| Handle length | 5.25 in |
| Grip circumference | 4.25 in |
| USA Pickleball approved | Yes |
Not listed by the seller: shape, handle.
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