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Company: Selkirk
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Luxx Control Air S2

20 mm

Weight: 8 oz

Price: $250

Dimensions

  • Shape:

    wide body

  • Length:
    15.7 in
  • Width:
    8.25 in
  • Thickness:
    20mm
  • Grip length:
    4.5 in
  • Grip thickness:
    4.25 in

Materials

  • Surface:
    spray on grit
  • Core:
    polypropylene honeycomb

Summary

The Selkirk Luxx Control Air S2 is a wide-body pickleball paddle with a 20mm polypropylene honeycomb core, a material known for balancing power and control. The face features a spray-on grit surface. Weighing 8 ounces with a 4.5-inch grip, it has a swing weight of 108, considered low, and a twist weight of 7.12. The 20mm core thickness contributes to control-oriented play.

With a spin rating of 6.9 and a twist weight rating of 7.0, this paddle may offer good spin potential and stability on off-center hits. The high twist weight percentile (92nd) further suggests good resistance to twisting. However, its drive and volley speed ratings are lower, at 2.7 and 2.2 respectively, placing it in the lower percentiles for power and pop. This suggests it may be less suited for purely power-focused players.

The Luxx Control Air S2 might be a good fit for players prioritizing control and spin, potentially including beginners or those transitioning from other racquet sports. The lighter weight and lower swing weight could enhance maneuverability. However, players seeking maximum power might find its lower drive and volley speeds limiting.

Test results

ReviewerSpinDrive speedVolley speedSwing weightTwist weightBalance pointNote
Pickleball Studio1881--1097.11-
Pickleball Effect187048.6311077.13233
Estimated:191449.719431.75621087.12233

Attributes

Summary

The Selkirk Luxx Control Air S2 is a wide-body pickleball paddle with a 20mm polypropylene honeycomb core, a material known for balancing power and control. The face features a spray-on grit surface. Weighing 8 ounces with a 4.5-inch grip, it has a swing weight of 108, considered low, and a twist weight of 7.12. The 20mm core thickness contributes to control-oriented play.

With a spin rating of 6.9 and a twist weight rating of 7.0, this paddle may offer good spin potential and stability on off-center hits. The high twist weight percentile (92nd) further suggests good resistance to twisting. However, its drive and volley speed ratings are lower, at 2.7 and 2.2 respectively, placing it in the lower percentiles for power and pop. This suggests it may be less suited for purely power-focused players.

The Luxx Control Air S2 might be a good fit for players prioritizing control and spin, potentially including beginners or those transitioning from other racquet sports. The lighter weight and lower swing weight could enhance maneuverability. However, players seeking maximum power might find its lower drive and volley speeds limiting.

Comparisons

Reviews

Test results

ReviewerSpinDrive speedVolley speedSwing weightTwist weightBalance pointNote
Pickleball Studio1881--1097.11-
Pickleball Effect187048.6311077.13233
Estimated:191449.719431.75621087.12233

Drive speed

49.7mph

0th percentile

2.7

Volley speed

31.8mph

3rd percentile

2.2

Swing weight

108

21st percentile

5.4%

Average

Spin

1,914RPM

53rd percentile

6.9

Twist weight

7.12

92nd percentile

7.0

Balance point

233mm

13th percentile

2.5%

Average

Drive speed

49.7mph

0th percentile

2.7

Volley speed

31.8mph

3rd percentile

2.2

Swing weight

108

21st percentile

5.4%

Average

Spin

1,914RPM

53rd percentile

6.9

Twist weight

7.12

92nd percentile

7.0

Balance point

233mm

13th percentile

2.5%

Average

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