2025 Selkirk Amped Pro Pickleball Paddle | Amped Control Pickleball Paddle with Polypropylene X5+ 16mm Core | Amped Fiberglass Pickleball Rackets Made in The USA

First.. think this paddle will work for Beginners to Intermediate.The USAPA list has two "Amped Pro" paddles, but this one was not one of them. So for now, don't see it on the list thus not tourney ready.Grip is a solid, nice feeling grip. Expected from Selkirk. Right shape and circumference.The paddle touts a fiberglass fiberflex+ face for control. This versus the growing carbon fiber faces that appear at this price point. More on this in a bit.Does come with an edge guard. So this is not from the edgeless line of their paddles.The weight of the paddle I got was only 7.4 ounces. Which is abnormally light, imo.It did come with 4 tungsten weighted strips that you can help by positioning on the racquet head for different purposes. I went ahead and placed then - 2 on each side - from the handle up to provide more stability in flex control. But also to try and compensate a bit for the lightness. It added .4 more ounces to a grand total of 7.8. Btw, still lighter than what I'm used to, but this is not a bad thing.This is a 16mm paddle - which should give you more control, which it did, btw.Oh, the face of the paddle felt very much like a carbon fiber and the grit you get. Thus spin was easy to perform, which btw, helps with control. Back hand cuts when in a dink rally was very solid!So, first, disclosure on my play style and main paddle is a 14mm, power elongated paddle. I used to use the Invikta Power Air - Vanguard and moved to the paddle I'm on now. I am an ex-tennis player, so yes, was called a "banger" in my time and still love my 3rd shot drives over drops, but now have the drops / dinks game in my bag too and leverage when required.My testing/playing approach is to take this paddle out and try a game, then mix my paddle in on the next, then alternate for a while. And along the way observing balance/feel/power/control/spin. And when I can, get other people to test/try the paddle out and get their feedback.Going to start with one of the females in my playing circles first, who took the paddle over after I tried it and she fell in love with the paddle. She was using a lower end SLK fiberglass paddle and this paddle outperformed that paddle in her opinion. She wanted to get her hands on one of this. So a resounding + from her.My play experiences were a bit less enthusiastic. Thus why I gave it a 4 star vs. 5 star too. Granted, the lack of USAPA paddle list approval, price of the paddle with no cover also factored in.I was able to control the ball very well, and this is labeled as the control version, but when I needed it to pop on hands battles it just was not where I would have liked. The ground strokes definitely will give you audible feedback on center contact or not. It seemed less forgiving on the off center hits than what I was used to in a 14mm paddle. And this was even with the tungsten tape in place. Lastly, I think the lightness in my mind was probably the biggest obstacle to overcome - thus my timing just did not ever quite feel right and normally I can swap out to diff paddle MFRs without this same issue. Loved the grip and how it felt in my hand and had zero issues in rotating the paddle between the different grips needed from drive to volley - forehand and backhand. And the elongated design is exactly what I need in a paddle as that is the most comfortable for my background as a tennis player.Made in the USA is a nice bonus, as well. Selkirk is one the premier paddle makers out there and really make a strong product.As mentioned above: Beginner to Intermediate. Advanced to Pro needs to have USAPA approval, imo, as they'll want to play in higher end tournaments that will check. Love the color (purple) that I go, nice to see SLK bringing in more colors to their assortments. If you like the lighter paddle and love control and spin, this is a paddle you should consider. And remember the nice bonus of tungsten weights you can apply if you want.Hope this helps!

These recently-launched paddles are very good choices for those who don't want to spend $250+ on my top-rated Proton. But they deliver much more than lesser and cheaper paddles, with varying levels of control depending on your preference. They are not kids' toys.I received samples of both the S2 and improved Epic. Although looking similar at first glance, the gameplay differences are pronounced. I put them through their paces at the local indoor/outdoor facility, and was very impressed. I'm certainly no serious player, but also no newbie, and know what I like in a paddle. Note that the 2025 Epic has shaved off some weight from the original, so that allows for more accurate play.Since this review will likely be shared across the two models, here are my impressions of both. I did a lot of reading while waiting for them to be delivered and found that PickelBall Kitchen has a very detailed article: “Selkirk Lightweight AMPED S2/Epic/Omni/Maxima Paddle Review.” So, I'll keep things limited to my own experience.I found that the Epic is best for those coming from tennis due to its traditional tennis racket shape and longer handle. It provided a good balance of power and control. The paddle is well-balanced and is a good all-round design. It was my close favorite of the two.The S2, on the other hand, provides a larger sweet spot due to its 1.25" longer extended paddle face and shorter handle. It seemed to be more forgiving than the Epic, but will likely take a tennis player more time to get used to it because it feels somewhat more head-heavy, even though the overall weight of the two are similar.The bottom line: choose the Epic if you're coming from tennis and want more power than control. The S2 is more forgiving to beginners and those who prefer accuracy and control to power. Those with smaller hands and not my extra large claws may struggle with the thick handle on both; it felt great to me.I found that I needed to alter my game for each paddle, so it comes down to personal preference and your style of play. Note that there are a lot of compensated influencer so-called "reviews" on the Internet for pickleball paddles, so the article I mentioned above is a good place to start; it took a lot of digging to find it.My rating system:5 Stars = Knocks it out of the park. A great value!4 Stars = Excellent product. A solid buy.3 Stars = It provides some value, but perhaps not as advertised.2 Stars = A little dubious, so do your research. Read the critical reviews!1 Star = Avoid this product and look elsewhere.

This review is for the 2025 Selkirk Amped Pro pickleball paddle. I'm a big fan of Selkirk, and I've used a variety of their paddles in the past. However, I'm not a big fan of this paddle. First of all, this paddle has a short handle. Selkirk says this is best for players from a table tennis background, which makes sense if you consider what those paddles look like. However, I'm not a former table tennis player and used to the long handle. The short handle felt awkward, and I could not swing it around when volleying. My second complaint is the power. I felt that the power was lacking in this paddle. I had to put more effort into the swing to get the same power as my regular paddle, which defeats the purpose. Even though this paddle doesn't have a carbon fiber face, the paddle has good control of the ball.In my opinion, the best use for this paddle is a lower-level player who came from a table tennis background and has not become used to paddles with longer handles and more power.

This is a very nice paddle with good control and spin. It's a bit lacking on the power department, but it is a control oriented paddle after all. It has a great sound when hitting and just feels smooth to use. I found ground strokes exceptionally easy, but had more issues generating balls with pace with this paddle. I'm a tennis player, so this was a great way to transition into pickleball as my balls would often sail long when I put heavy top spin on the ball. I felt this paddle was able to control my ground strokes, although it certainly isn't the most poppy and powerful off the surface. I had no issues with generating ample amounts of spin.Great paddle overall. Worth the money in my opinion.

The Selkirk S2 pickleball racquet looks and feels like a professional quality racquet. It has the right heft and feels solid when hitting the ball hard. It does impart reasonable amount of spin with good control over both speed and spin. It was easy to get used to the racquet quickly. The only gripe I have is with the handle which could be just a little bit longer. Otherwise, very happy with the quality of the racquet and with its playability and highly recommend it.