Selkirk Amped Epic Control Review
This paddle delivers plush 16mm+ feel — a control option in a wide body shape.
Price: $160. Swing weight: 105. Twist weight: 6.54. Weight: 8 oz. Core: 16mm. Shape: Wide body. Face: Carbon.
Pros
- Quick hands — swing weight of 105 is in the bottom 8% (avg 114), easy to maneuver
- Wide body maximizes the sweet spot for more forgiveness on off-center hits
- Thick core (16mm+) provides a soft, controlled feel with a large sweet spot
- Competitive price at $160 (below the $197 average)
Cons
- Very light swing weight of 105 (bottom 8%) sacrifices power and plow-through
- Shorter face reduces reach compared to elongated paddles
- Thick core trades some pop and hand speed for control
Best For
- Beginners: Twist weight of 6.54 (65th percentile) and 16mm core create a forgiving sweet spot for learning
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Selkirk
Amped Epic Control
This paddle delivers plush 16mm+ feel — a control option in a wide body shape.
Wide body16mm coreCarbonGen 1Control
Specs & Lab Data
Swing Weight
105
3th percentile
Twist Weight
6.54
61th percentile
Weight
8 oz
Core Thickness
16mm
Balance
230mm
Grip Length
5.25"
Grip Size
4.25"
Pros
- +Quick hands — swing weight of 105 is in the bottom 8% (avg 114), easy to maneuver
- +Wide body maximizes the sweet spot for more forgiveness on off-center hits
- +Thick core (16mm+) provides a soft, controlled feel with a large sweet spot
- +Competitive price at $160 (below the $197 average)
Cons
- −Very light swing weight of 105 (bottom 8%) sacrifices power and plow-through
- −Shorter face reduces reach compared to elongated paddles
- −Thick core trades some pop and hand speed for control
Best For
Beginners
Twist weight of 6.54 (65th percentile) and 16mm core create a forgiving sweet spot for learning
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