Selkirk is a leading name in pickleball, renowned for crafting high-performance paddles that blend innovation, durability, and precision. Designed and manufactured in the USA, Selkirk paddles cater to players of all levels, from beginners to professionals, ensuring an exceptional playing experience. Their commitment to quality and performance makes them a top choice for pickleball enthusiasts worldwide.
Generally speaking, power paddles are less that 13mm in thickness and control paddles are at least 16mm in thickness. The LUXX control AIR series have a honeycomb 20mm core thickness.
The various Series explained:
AMPED Series – Features polypropylene X5 cores with FibreFlex faces, delivering an optimal blend of power and control.
VANGUARD Series – Generally thinner, edgeless carbon-fibre paddles, available in Control, Power, and Pro variants; offers spin, durability, and custom grip/weight options.
LUXX Control Air Series– Their top control paddle with the 20mm X7 Thickset honeycomb core, Florek carbon fibre face, and edgeless “Air” design – engineered for precision play.
Power Air – High-power edgeless paddles with carbon faces, full-body CNC construction, and variants like Invikta & Epic
SLK HALO, EVO, Omega, Atlas, Latitude, Nexus etc. – More budget-friendly paddles, designed with core Selkirk tech (carbon/fibreglass faces), ideal for beginners to intermediates. The SLK ERA power uses an advanced Dynamic Fusion Core for increased stability and forgiveness without sacrificing lively power. The ERA power also comes in an elongated length version and a widebody version.
Different Shapes Within Each Range:
Epic Shape – Standard Handle 5.0" inches; Standard face shape; offers balanced control, large, sweet spot, and great manoeuvrability for all-around play.
S2 Shape – Short handle 4.5" inches; Widebody paddle with the largest face and sweet spot; ; ideal for soft-game players who prioritize precision and consistency and for table tennis converts.
Invikta Shape – Extended handle 5.5" inches; Elongated extended paddle designed for reach, spin, and power – a favourite among advanced and tennis-style players
XL Shape – Extra-long handle 5.75″ inches; Elongated SLK variant built for two-handed backhands and added comfort with slimmer throat.
MAX Shape – Elongated control-focused paddle with a generous sweet spot and extended face; built for players seeking maximum consistency and net dominance
What is INFINIGRIT?
InfiniGrit refers to Selkirk's long-lasting grit texture integrated directly into the paddle face — rather than applied as a separate overlay. It’s typically used in paddles with raw carbon fiber faces like those in the Vanguard Control and LUXX Control Air series.
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