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CRBN 1 Orginal (16 mm) vs Selkirk Amped Invikta Pro Air

Side-by-side comparison with lab-tested specs

Specs Comparison

Spec
CRBN 1 Orginal (16 mm)
Selkirk Amped Invikta Pro Air
Price
$179.99
$180
Swing Weight
118
118
Twist Weight
5.77
5.9
Weight
8.3 oz
7.9 oz
Core
16mm
16mm
Power
—
55.5 MPH
Pop
—
36.3 MPH
Spin
—
1895 RPM
Shape
Elongated
Elongated
Face
Carbon
Fiberglass
Build
Gen 1
Gen 1.5/Edgeless
Balance
238mm
246mm

CRBN 1 Orginal (16 mm)

This paddle delivers plush 16mm+ feel, spin-friendly low twist weight — a control option in a elongated shape.

Pros

  • +Elongated shape gives extra reach on defense, overheads, and two-handed backhands
  • +Thick core (16mm+) provides a soft, controlled feel with a large sweet spot

Cons

  • −Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot
  • −Thick core trades some pop and hand speed for control
  • −On the heavy side at 8.3 oz (87th percentile) — may cause fatigue for players with arm issues

Best For

Singles PlayersTennis Converts

Selkirk Amped Invikta Pro Air

This paddle delivers control-oriented 55.5 MPH power, plush 16mm+ feel, spin-friendly low twist weight — a power option in a elongated shape.

Pros

  • +Elongated shape gives extra reach on defense, overheads, and two-handed backhands
  • +Thick core (16mm+) provides a soft, controlled feel with a large sweet spot

Cons

  • −Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot
  • −Thick core trades some pop and hand speed for control

Best For

Singles Players

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