Selkirk Labs 008 Invikta 13mm Review
This paddle delivers mid-range 57.1 MPH power, crisp 13mm feel, spin-friendly low twist weight — a control option in a elongated shape.
Price: $288. Swing weight: 116. Twist weight: 5.5. Weight: 7.9 oz. Power: 57.1 MPH. Spin: 2109 RPM. Core: 13mm. Shape: Elongated. Face: Carbon.
Pros
- Above-average power at 57.1 MPH (74th percentile, avg 56.4)
- Solid pop at 37.1 MPH (84th percentile) for net exchanges
- Good spin generation at 2109 RPM (72th percentile)
- Elongated shape gives extra reach on defense, overheads, and two-handed backhands
- Thin core (13mm) gives a crisp, responsive feel with fast feedback
Cons
- Low stability — twist weight of 5.5 (bottom 8%) means off-center hits will twist more in your hand
- Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot
- Very thin core can feel harsh on mishits and may cause arm fatigue
- Premium price at $288 — more expensive than 96% of paddles (avg $197)
Best For
- Tennis Converts: Swing weight of 116 and 5.5" grip feel familiar coming from tennis
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Selkirk Labs
008 Invikta 13mm
This paddle delivers mid-range 57.1 MPH power, crisp 13mm feel, spin-friendly low twist weight — a control option in a elongated shape.
Elongated13mm coreCarbonGen 4Firepower Control+Control
Specs & Lab Data
Swing Weight
116
13th percentile
Twist Weight
5.5
3th percentile
Weight
7.9 oz
Core Thickness
13mm
Power
57.1 MPH
27th percentile
Pop
37.1 MPH
17th percentile
Spin
2109 RPM
High
Balance
233mm
Grip Length
5.5"
Grip Size
4.25"
Pros
- +Above-average power at 57.1 MPH (74th percentile, avg 56.4)
- +Solid pop at 37.1 MPH (84th percentile) for net exchanges
- +Good spin generation at 2109 RPM (72th percentile)
- +Elongated shape gives extra reach on defense, overheads, and two-handed backhands
- +Thin core (13mm) gives a crisp, responsive feel with fast feedback
Cons
- −Low stability — twist weight of 5.5 (bottom 8%) means off-center hits will twist more in your hand
- −Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot
- −Very thin core can feel harsh on mishits and may cause arm fatigue
- −Premium price at $288 — more expensive than 96% of paddles (avg $197)
Best For
Tennis Converts
Swing weight of 116 and 5.5" grip feel familiar coming from tennis
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