Selkirk Power Air Epic Review
This paddle delivers control-oriented 53.2 MPH power, crisp 13mm feel — a power option in a wide body shape.
Price: $249.99. Swing weight: 104. Twist weight: 6.35. Weight: 8.04 oz. Power: 53.2 MPH. Spin: 1884 RPM. Core: 13mm. Shape: Wide body. Face: Fiberglass.
Pros
- Solid pop at 36.6 MPH (65th percentile) for net exchanges
- Quick hands — swing weight of 104 is in the bottom 6% (avg 114), easy to maneuver
- Wide body maximizes the sweet spot for more forgiveness on off-center hits
- Thin core (13mm) gives a crisp, responsive feel with fast feedback
Cons
- Below-average power at 53.2 MPH (bottom 2%, avg 56.4) — you'll need to generate pace with technique
- Very light swing weight of 104 (bottom 6%) sacrifices power and plow-through
- Shorter face reduces reach compared to elongated paddles
- Very thin core can feel harsh on mishits and may cause arm fatigue
Best For
- Doubles Specialists: Light swing weight (104, bottom 6%) with 36.6 MPH pop for fast exchanges at the kitchen
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Selkirk
Power Air Epic
This paddle delivers control-oriented 53.2 MPH power, crisp 13mm feel — a power option in a wide body shape.
$249.99
Find Your MatchWide body13mm coreFiberglassGen 1.5/EdgelessFirepower SoftPower
Specs & Lab Data
Swing Weight
104
3th percentile
Twist Weight
6.35
50th percentile
Weight
8 oz
Core Thickness
13mm
Power
53.2 MPH
6th percentile
Pop
36.6 MPH
71th percentile
Spin
1884 RPM
Medium
Balance
229mm
Grip Length
5.25"
Grip Size
4.25"
Pros
- +Solid pop at 36.6 MPH (65th percentile) for net exchanges
- +Quick hands — swing weight of 104 is in the bottom 6% (avg 114), easy to maneuver
- +Wide body maximizes the sweet spot for more forgiveness on off-center hits
- +Thin core (13mm) gives a crisp, responsive feel with fast feedback
Cons
- −Below-average power at 53.2 MPH (bottom 2%, avg 56.4) — you'll need to generate pace with technique
- −Very light swing weight of 104 (bottom 6%) sacrifices power and plow-through
- −Shorter face reduces reach compared to elongated paddles
- −Very thin core can feel harsh on mishits and may cause arm fatigue
Best For
Doubles Specialists
Light swing weight (104, bottom 6%) with 36.6 MPH pop for fast exchanges at the kitchen
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