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Amped Pro Air Invikta

16 mm

Weight: 8 oz

Price: $180

Dimensions

  • Shape:

    elongated

  • Length:
    16.5 in
  • Width:
    7.45 in
  • Thickness:
    16mm
  • Grip length:
    5.25 in
  • Grip thickness:
    4.25 in

Materials

  • Surface:
    spray on grit
  • Core:
    polypropylene honeycomb

Summary

The Selkirk Amped Pro Air Invikta is an elongated paddle with a 16mm polypropylene honeycomb core, commonly known for balancing power and control. The face features a spray-on grit surface. Weighing 8 ounces, it falls into the mid-weight category. The 5.25-inch grip may be less suitable for players preferring longer grips for two-handed backhands. With a swing weight of 119, it falls into the high swing weight category, potentially offering more power but requiring more effort to swing.

The manufacturer's data suggests this paddle may be suitable for intermediate to advanced players seeking a blend of power and control. The 16mm core thickness and elongated shape could contribute to a larger sweet spot and enhanced control. The higher swing weight and drive speed rating (7.5/10) suggest potential for powerful drives. The twist weight rating is 4.0/10, indicating moderate torsional stability. The spin rating is 7.2/10.

While the manufacturer's data suggests good power potential, the lighter weight might limit power generation for some players. The shorter grip length could be a drawback for those who prefer two-handed backhands.

Attributes

Summary

The Selkirk Amped Pro Air Invikta is an elongated paddle with a 16mm polypropylene honeycomb core, commonly known for balancing power and control. The face features a spray-on grit surface. Weighing 8 ounces, it falls into the mid-weight category. The 5.25-inch grip may be less suitable for players preferring longer grips for two-handed backhands. With a swing weight of 119, it falls into the high swing weight category, potentially offering more power but requiring more effort to swing.

The manufacturer's data suggests this paddle may be suitable for intermediate to advanced players seeking a blend of power and control. The 16mm core thickness and elongated shape could contribute to a larger sweet spot and enhanced control. The higher swing weight and drive speed rating (7.5/10) suggest potential for powerful drives. The twist weight rating is 4.0/10, indicating moderate torsional stability. The spin rating is 7.2/10.

While the manufacturer's data suggests good power potential, the lighter weight might limit power generation for some players. The shorter grip length could be a drawback for those who prefer two-handed backhands.

Comparisons

Reviews

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Pickleball Effect

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John Kew

Test results

ReviewerSpinDrive speedVolley speedSwing weightTwist weightBalance pointNote
Pickleball Effect189553.634.61185.9246
Pickleball Studio1897--1195.91246
John Kew208056.335.61215.93248
Estimated:194254.980435.13951195.91333247
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Pickleball Effect

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John Kew

Test results

ReviewerSpinDrive speedVolley speedSwing weightTwist weightBalance pointNote
Pickleball Effect189553.634.61185.9246
Pickleball Studio1897--1195.91246
John Kew208056.335.61215.93248
Estimated:194254.980435.13951195.91333247

Drive speed

55mph

73rd percentile

7.5

Volley speed

35.1mph

79th percentile

7.1

Swing weight

119

74th percentile

4.3%

Average

Spin

1,942RPM

58th percentile

7.2

Twist weight

5.913

28th percentile

4.0

Balance point

247mm

93rd percentile

3.3%

Average

Spin

1,942RPM

58th percentile

7.2

Twist weight

5.913

28th percentile

4.0

Balance point

247mm

93rd percentile

3.3%

Average

Drive speed

55mph

73rd percentile

7.5

Volley speed

35.1mph

79th percentile

7.1

Swing weight

119

74th percentile

4.3%

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