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Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Epic Holderness Family Composite Pickleball Paddle

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Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Epic Holderness Family Composite Pickleball Paddle

93Universal Acclaim

The Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Epic is overwhelmingly praised as a versatile, well-balanced paddle that delivers excellent power and control for intermediate to advanced players. Reviewers consistently highlight its responsive feel, generous sweet spot, and impressive spin capabilities. However, a small minority report durability concerns, weight issues for those with arm injuries, and occasional fit problems for specific playing styles.

Sentiment Breakdown

92 positive / 4 neutral / 4 negative

Pros

  • Excellent balance of power and control for all skill levels
  • Responsive feel with noticeable pop off the paddle
  • Generous sweet spot, especially on volleys and blocks
  • Great spin generation with excellent ball placement
  • Lightweight design reduces shoulder fatigue during play

Cons

  • Poor durability; scratches easily with minimal use
  • Weight and design can aggravate tennis elbow
  • Air hole design creates dead spots for some players

What Reviewers Mention

Control
35% of reviews
Power
31% of reviews
Spin
11% of reviews
Sweet Spot
9% of reviews
Build Quality
2% of reviews

Specifications

Exit Velocity38.07 mph mph
Spin Rate647.85 rpm rpm
Consistency2.31 sd sd
Swing Weight873.91 oz/sq in oz/sq in
Twist Weight28.52 oz/sq in oz/sq in
Balance Point9.38 in in

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20Generally Unfavorable

Crappy paddle dont buy: Bought it not evrn a week later had scratched poor qaulity and a 5$ paddle has better performance

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100Universal Acclaim

Amazing: Gave me some of the craziest serves in my career and has a good little pop on the ball too!

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100Universal Acclaim

More of a familiar same (?): Good update for my old amped paddle. I decided to stick with control although I wanted power. I decided I could get stronger but probably I can’t get smarter.

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Dauntless: Great response and control. I’m also able to create a lot of spin

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100Universal Acclaim

Paddle: Great paddle! It is very smooth and has great weight

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100Universal Acclaim

Love my new Selkirk Amped Pro Air: It took me about 2 weeks to get used to this new paddle. I now love it!!

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100Universal Acclaim

Selkirk Apmed Pro Air Epic: Paddle is well built. Sweet spot is good sized. I had an older Amped pro air and damaged the face, so I bought a new one. The new version is a great paddle for average to advanced level player. PS: thanks to Selkirk for the bonus gifts that came with my paddle!!

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100Universal Acclaim

I like the paddle!: My previous paddle was exactly the same model with the only difference being the color. However, after many games of use it just wore out. So I decided to stick with the same paddle since I was both used to playing with it and happy with its performance.

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100Universal Acclaim

Great paddle: I love my new pink Selkirk paddle! I have to dial back my lobs a bit, as there's quite a bit of power in this paddle. Still have some "user error" but that's half the fun, right? :-)

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100Universal Acclaim

A nice racquet with character: It is a nice racquet, i love it , i like the free feeling of it , it is a nice racquet for a beginner and intermediate player. It has a character and can help a player develop from one level to another.

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100Universal Acclaim

Epic: Love the control this paddle offers. Would recommend

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Great pickleball paddle: I bought this paddle for my son as an upgrade and he loves it!

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100Universal Acclaim

Great Pickleball paddle: I have been playing pickle ball for a little over a year now, and I wanted to upgrade from my basic paddle to a newer paddle. I did my research and was so happy to buy the Selkirk amped pro. I just have so much more control of the ball and can place it where I want it. I thought for the value in the price. This was the best bang for my buck and I’m very happy that I made this purchase.

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100Universal Acclaim

Different, not better than Luxx S2: I have played pickleball 2 to 4 times a week for the last 3 years. I started with a midrange carbon-faced paddle, then moved to the Selkirk LUXX S2 after two years, and the change made a remarkable improvement in my ability to control the ball. I still lacked power (but valued control), so I got this AMPED Pro Air Epic. It took me all of one game to regain control, but I noticed significant gain in power and speed.

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100Universal Acclaim

Pickle Ball: I am very happy with this product

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new paddle: nice feel light sweet spot is larger than my other paddle generates more power than my other paddle

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Selkirt AMPED Pro Air Epic: I love it may game is so much better. It’s what I needed to up my game. I love it.

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100Universal Acclaim

Selkirk? Uh Buy-Kirk: Unbelievable , I grew up playing with a plywood paddle. How things have improved!!!!

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100Universal Acclaim

Perfect mix of Power Air and Luxx: I found this to be right in the middle of the power air and the LUXX. Plenty of power but still ample control.

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100Universal Acclaim

Great pop at the net: Only used my new paddle a couple of times since I received it. I feel like my serve has already improved. My backhand has definitely improved. It's very powerful. Not loving my choice of green color choice of paddle, but I'll get used to it. Looking forward to playing much more now that I've made the investment in my Selkirk Paddle.

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100Universal Acclaim

AMPED PRO 👍🏻: Love this paddle, its light which means I can play longer without hurting my shoulders and can hit long & accurate serves, also kitchen shots. Improving my game.

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100Universal Acclaim

The Right Paddle for Most Players: Great paddle - easy to handle and is as promised. I’ve seen improvements in my game since using it.

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100Universal Acclaim

The best paddle: This paddle is great I am kind of a beginner but it upped my game. The sales guy was helpful he pointed out that even though this is nicer than I need, I won’t outgrow it.

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100Universal Acclaim

I really like this paddle: I had a Luxx and wanted more power. I tried the Vangued Pro That didn’t have the control I wanted. I then got an Amped Controk and then an Ivanka. Neither felt right to me, I then got the Epic and it just feels right and plays very well.

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100Universal Acclaim

My new paddle: I love the color (green), aside for the other specifics of the Epic/Amped

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100Universal Acclaim

Next Level: The Selkirk Amped Pro Air Epic is a level up paddle. It is replacing an Amped Epic X5 FiberFlex purchased a year ago. The pop off the Amped ProAir Epic is noticeable. Larger sweet spot included! Thanks Selkirk for being the innovation leader in pickleball.

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60Mixed or Average

Power: Played 6 games Tuesday and took a couple of games to get use to the pop off the paddle.

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80Universal Acclaim

Great control: This was such an upgrade from my first paddle. It offers great control and power. Super lightweight so the tungsten tape helps add more weight for more powerful drives.

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80Universal Acclaim

Great in the next gen edgeless paddle but...: First, I tested Labs 005 and found the Amped Pro Air to be a nice upgrade on surface and production aesthetic design. It is a great balanced control and power paddle and having started with Amped S2 Lightweight, I was very intrigued with Amped -> Labs005 -> Amped Pro Air. But, you are not offering the S2 model! This is a big issue for me... And I would also love to see both a midweight and lightweight offering, as I fell in love with Selkirk p

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Selkirk Ampled Pro review: Really loving it! What a difference. It is more responsive, or rather the ball is the way it comes off, larger sweet-spot, more forgiving, FAR MORE accurate when it comes to ball placement.

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The best paddle: I love love love my paddle. It’s perfect and it looks so good, everyone wants to play with me

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MJ...?: The control of the Luxx and the power of the S2. Love the paddle! MJ

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New paddle: Love the paddle. Gives me more power that I haven’t had since having surgery on my hand. Better control also.

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It gives me more control.: I have an Epic paddle as my first paddle. I like it but it was time to upgrade. I love the handle, it's easy grip for my sore wrist. Hopefully it will help improve my game.

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100Universal Acclaim

Selkirk AMPED Pro Air - Epic - Pickleball Paddle: The AMPED Pro Air- Epic is a perfect upgrade paddle from the SLK Halo -control that I had been using. I was looking for more power/spin to compliment the control/touch part of my game. The added "pop" or power along with increased spin has allowed me to step up my game.

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Selkirk Amped Pro Air -Epic: I loved the spin it provided. I felt I needed to adjust for the power it provided.

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Nice Upgrade: I was using paddle from a family 4 pack that was great to learn on but my game has already changed improved with my new Selkirk paddle. I have more control, better accuracy and in turn more confidence in my play.

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60Mixed or Average

Not for me: It did not work for me. I felt that it did not have the touch and power of my current paddle. (Epic Vangard)8

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Great paddle: Great paddle. Both my control, power and spin have improved.

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New Selkirk Addition: I like the shape, weight, and grip of the EPIC model of the AMPED Pro Air line.

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AMPED Pro Air - Epic: I played with the two previous generations of AMPED paddles and this is the best gen yet! The slimmer core and DuraEdge make it a fast paddle with excellent control. Highly recommended!!!

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100Universal Acclaim

Awesome paddle: Love the aerodynamic hole - has really made moving my paddle much easier as compared to previous paddle with solid surface

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3 rd selkirk paddle: my favorite so far. has enough pop and great control. i was unsettled about the thinner body bit after playing with it i really like the paddle. i think i;m a paddle junkie.....i might need therapy.

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60Mixed or Average

The Greenie: Have not had the opportunity to use it in anger yet. The self practice I’ve conducted shows a difference from the Luxx I purchased a year or so ago. My aim is more power whilst maintains a semblance of control. Fingers crossed!

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80Universal Acclaim

Great paddle: Similiar to power air with a bit more swingweight. Good middle ground for power/control, but definitely leans towards power side.

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60Mixed or Average

Decent control lacking on power for weight: I was surprised that this paddle was as heavy as it was. Still had great control but for the weight lacked in power. Not only that, I tried this paddle to help with my tennis elbow and instead it made it a ton worse. Returned it and currently trying different paddles.

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100Universal Acclaim

Amped Pro Air-Epic: It took little or no time to get used to the paddle and to totally enjoy the control and power of this paddle.

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A great fit: Love the weight, size and sticky grip. It’s taking some getting used to but is turning out to be a favorite.

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Birthday present for my wife.: Brought it for my wife and she pmloves this paddle.Just what she wanted a paddle that has great control with power

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MoveFrom Epic to amped Pro: Best move my wife has made. She loves the power she now has along with the touch she can still maintain

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