Selkirk Amped Epic Pro Air Review
This paddle delivers control-oriented 55.1 MPH power, plush 16mm+ feel — a power option in a wide body shape.
Price: $180. Swing weight: 112. Twist weight: 6.87. Weight: 7.97 oz. Power: 55.1 MPH. Spin: 1909 RPM. Core: 16mm. Shape: Wide body. Face: Fiberglass.
Pros
- Exceptional stability — 6.87 twist weight is 83th percentile (avg 6.3), very forgiving on off-center hits
- 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
Cons
- Below-average power at 55.1 MPH (15th percentile, avg 56.4) — you'll need to generate pace with technique
- Shorter face reduces reach compared to elongated paddles
- Thick core trades some pop and hand speed for control
Best For
- Beginners: Twist weight of 6.87 (83th percentile) and 16mm core create a forgiving sweet spot for learning
- Control / Touch Players: Soft feel and high stability prioritize placement and touch over raw pace
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Selkirk
Amped Epic Pro Air
This paddle delivers control-oriented 55.1 MPH power, plush 16mm+ feel — a power option in a wide body shape.
Wide body16mm coreFiberglassGen 1.5/EdgelessFirepower Control+Power
Specs & Lab Data
Swing Weight
112
29th percentile
Twist Weight
6.87
83th percentile
Weight
8 oz
Core Thickness
16mm
Power
55.1 MPH
27th percentile
Pop
36.1 MPH
44th percentile
Spin
1909 RPM
Medium
Balance
240mm
Grip Length
5.25"
Grip Size
4.25"
Pros
- +Exceptional stability — 6.87 twist weight is 83th percentile (avg 6.3), very forgiving on off-center hits
- +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
Cons
- −Below-average power at 55.1 MPH (15th percentile, avg 56.4) — you'll need to generate pace with technique
- −Shorter face reduces reach compared to elongated paddles
- −Thick core trades some pop and hand speed for control
Best For
Beginners
Twist weight of 6.87 (83th percentile) and 16mm core create a forgiving sweet spot for learning
Control / Touch Players
Soft feel and high stability prioritize placement and touch over raw pace
Lead Tape Optimizer
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