The short answer
The SLK ERA Power Elongated is the SLK paddle testers sort between power and all-court, the LUXX Control Air Invikta is Selkirk’s 19mm control paddle, and the SLK Geo Elongated brings a raw carbon face to Selkirk’s lower price tier.
Our Top Picks
Selkirk sells paddles under three names: Selkirk Sport for its premium lines, SLK by Selkirk for its lower-priced lines, and Selkirk LABS for project paddles. Every pick here is on selkirk.com and was sold on Amazon by Selkirk Sport itself on November 4, 2026, at or below Selkirk’s regular price.
Find the Selkirk paddle for how you play
Pick how you play and what you want to spend. The suggestion is our editorial starting point, drawn from the seven paddles below, not a test result.
Tiers are relative to the paddles in this guide; live prices are in the comparison table below.
Compare the 7 Selkirk paddles
Each row is the version we link. Figures are Selkirk’s, face material included, unless a cell names another source; “USA Pickleball” is the approved-list entry we found on 2026-11-04, with the date it was added. Length, width, handle and grip are in each review.
SLK ERA Power ElongatedPower to All-Court, SLKPower, all-court, elongated16 mm polypropylene with EVA foam7.9-8.4 oz$199.99
Evidence: Pickleball Effect, this exact model
LUXX Control Air InviktaPremium Control, 19mmControl, soft game, elongated19 mm X7 honeycomb7.9-8.3 oz$199.99
Evidence: Pickleball Effect, this exact model
AMPED Pro Air EpicClassic Shape, All-CourtAll-court, beginners, classic shape16 mm X5+ honeycomb7.8-8.2$79.99
Evidence: WearTesters, AMPED Pro Air in the Invikta shape; not the Epic
Project 007 Invikta 10mmThin-Core LABS PowerPower, fast hands, elongated10 mm polypropylene7.7-8.1 oz$129.99
Evidence: Pickleball Studio, this exact model
SLK Geo ElongatedRaw Carbon ControlControl, beginners, elongated14 mm polypropylene honeycomb7.8-8.1$99.99
Evidence: The Adventurous Boomer; shape unclear (its spec list says Widebody, its swing and twist figures match the Elongated)
SLK Halo Power MaxWide Max Shape, SLKAll-court, beginners, wide face13 mm7.7-8.0 oz$69.99
Core: 13 mm (Selkirk features, Amazon, approval list); 16 mm in Selkirk's Max spec list
Face and surface: T700 CarbonFusion (Selkirk features, Amazon); 18k UltraWeave in Selkirk's Max spec list; Raw Spin
Evidence: Pickleball Effect, Halo XL 13mm Power and 16mm Control, December 2022: an earlier HALO build, XL shape, not this Max
SLK Omega Hybrid Air XLLong Handle, Entry TierPower, beginners, long handle16 mm Rev-Control polymer honeycomb7.7-8.1 oz$59.99
Evidence: maker specs only, no independent test
Selkirk, SLK and LABS: How the Lineup Splits
Three names, one company. By paddle line, Selkirk’s store lists Selkirk Sport paddles (LUXX, AMPED, OMNI, VANGUARD), SLK paddles (ERA, Geo, Dauntless, HALO, OMEGA and others) and LABS project paddles (Boomstik, Project 007). Pickleball Effect’s Selkirk guide describes SLK as “a sub brand called SLK that they’ve built all their budget and midrange paddles under”, and LABS as “Selkirk’s branded R&D arm”.
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The warranty follows the name. Selkirk’s product pages give three terms:
- Selkirk Sport (LUXX, AMPED): “guaranteed against workmanship and manufacturer defects for the lifetime of the paddle with activation of warranty through the registering of the paddle with Selkirk Sport.”
- Selkirk LABS (Project 007): “2-Year Warranty Against Manufacturer Defects (Original Purchaser Only)”.
- SLK (ERA, Geo, HALO, OMEGA): “guaranteed against workmanship and manufacturing defects for a period of one year from the original date of purchase.”
A warranty covers defects, not wear; see how long a paddle lasts.
Shape names. Epic is Selkirk’s traditional shape and Invikta its elongated one; older SLK lines say Max and XL, newer ones Widebody and Elongated. See our elongated paddle guide.
Why no OMNI, Boomstik or VANGUARD. Other Selkirk guides open with the OMNI and Boomstik. On November 4 we found no Amazon listing for the OMNI, Selkirk Sport’s Boomstik listing showed only a future availability date, and selkirk.com showed the VANGUARD Power Air S2 unavailable in every colour.
How These Selkirk Paddles Were Picked
How this guide was built
built from Selkirk’s product pages and its Amazon listings, the USA Pickleball approved-paddle list, published reviews by Pickleball Effect, Pickleball Studio, WearTesters and The Adventurous Boomer, and Matt’s Pickleball’s published lineup; we have not tested these products ourselves.
What a paddle had to show
- USA Pickleball approval checked on the approved list for every pick, with the date each entry was added.
- On Selkirk’s own store. The Project 008 and the HALO Control are on Amazon but not on selkirk.com, so they are not picks.
- Sold by Selkirk Sport on Amazon, new and in stock on 2026-11-04, at or below Selkirk’s regular price for that colour (its compare-at price where the store shows one). Each listing’s barcode matches the one Selkirk’s store gives that shape and colour.
- Not already a pick on our other guides, apart from the ERA Power Elongated and the LUXX Control Air Invikta. That rule left out the Dauntless and the ERA and Geo Widebodies. The AMPED Control Invikta Midweight, not a repeat, has no USA Pickleball entry of its own.
Where the figures and opinions come from
Where the figures and opinions come from
Weights, cores, faces, sizes, handles and grips are Selkirk’s, under Selkirk’s labels (“paddle height” is length; “grip length” or “handle length” is the handle). Where sources disagree, the review gives both. Pickleball Effect writes of SLK that “In some cases, I think these paddles are as good or better than their premium lines”. Pickleball Effect, Pickleball Studio and Matt’s Pickleball post Selkirk gift-card or discount codes; each says no brand paid for or shaped its review.
Detailed Reviews
SLK ERA Power Elongated, Power to All-Court
Elongated · 16 mm polypropylene with EVA foam
Intermediate players moving toward a more aggressive game who want an elongated SLK paddle.
$199.99 from AmazonAs of Nov 12, 16:29 UTCVerdict
The SLK paddle for players who want pop with a forgiving response; Selkirk calls it a power paddle, while Pickleball Effect now rates it all-court.
Evidence: Independently reviewed, exact model. Pickleball Effect: ERA Power Elongated.
Selkirk builds the ERA Power on polypropylene “surrounded by EVA Foam”, under a face that “blends woven fiberglass and T700 Raw Carbon Fiber” and rates it 8.5 of 10 for power and 7.5 for control. Pickleball Effect reviewed the Elongated: “While it was originally positioned as a controllable power paddle, the landscape has changed. By today’s standards, I’d classify it as an all-court paddle.” It measured a 117 swing weight (Selkirk: 118). Matt’s Pickleball labels it “Plug-and-play all-court”.
It is also the Selkirk pick on our paddle brands roundup. Sold by Selkirk Sport on Amazon (2026-11-04).
Specs (SLK ERA Power, Elongated, White)
- Weight: 7.9-8.4 oz average (Selkirk)
- Core: 16 mm polypropylene surrounded by EVA foam (Selkirk)
- Face: woven fiberglass and T700 raw carbon fiber; Raw Spin Technology surface (Selkirk)
- Size: 16.5 x 7.45 in; grip length 5.8 in; grip circumference 4.25 in (Selkirk)
- Swing weight 118, twist weight 6.6 (Selkirk averages)
- Warranty: SLK 1 year
- Approval: “Era Power Elongated”, added 2025-04-14
Pros
- EVA-foam-ringed polypropylene core with a fiberglass and raw carbon face
- Exact paddle reviewed by Pickleball Effect
Cons
- Pickleball Effect and Matt’s Pickleball class it as all-court, not the power paddle Selkirk’s ratings suggest
- One-year SLK warranty
Who should buy it
Intermediate players moving toward a more aggressive game who want an elongated SLK paddle.
Selkirk LUXX Control Air InfiniGrit Invikta, Premium Control
Control-first players who want Selkirk's thick-core feel and a lifetime warranty.
$199.99 from AmazonAs of Nov 12, 16:29 UTCVerdict
A 19mm core, against 10 to 16mm on the other picks, for players who build points with resets and dinks; Pickleball Effect likes the feel but questions the value.
Evidence: Independently reviewed, exact model. Pickleball Effect: LUXX Control Air Invikta InfiniGrit.
Selkirk lists a 19mm X7 Thickset honeycomb core, a Florek carbon fiber face and its InfiniGrit texture, which it says triples the spin durability of raw carbon fiber. It says the EVA foam in the handle and throat dampens vibration; our vibration roundup covers that across brands. Pickleball Effect reviewed this version: “The LUXX Control Air Invikta is the second generation of Selkirk’s best selling LUXX line, and this version adds a more offensive edge.” It then concludes: “The average sweet spot and premium price, however, make it difficult to recommend over many of today’s competing control paddles.”
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The approved list has “Luxx Control Air Florek Carbon Invikta” (2025-01-22) and “Luxx Control Air Invikta” (2023-06-09); neither names InfiniGrit. Sold by Selkirk Sport on Amazon (2026-11-04). Other brands are in our control paddle guide.
Specs (Selkirk LUXX Control Air InfiniGrit, Invikta, Blue)
- Weight: 7.9-8.3 oz (Selkirk)
- Core: 19 mm X7 Thickset honeycomb (Selkirk)
- Face: Florek carbon fiber; InfiniGrit texture; edgeless (Selkirk)
- Size: 16.4 x 7.5 in; handle 5.35 in; grip circumference 4.25 in (Selkirk)
- Swing weight 113, twist weight 6.0 (Selkirk averages)
- Warranty: Selkirk Sport lifetime, with registration
- Approval: “Luxx Control Air Florek Carbon Invikta”, added 2025-01-22
Pros
- 19 mm core with Selkirk’s InfiniGrit surface and a foam-filled handle
- Exact model reviewed by Pickleball Effect; lifetime warranty once registered
Cons
- Pickleball Effect rates its sweet spot average and its price hard to justify
- Pickleball Effect: “Its twist weight of 5.83 is on the low side, which means the face is less stable when you catch the ball away from the center.”
Who should buy it
Control-first players who want Selkirk’s thick-core feel and a lifetime warranty.
Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Epic, Classic Shape, All-Court
Newer players who want a wide, traditional Selkirk Sport paddle with a lifetime warranty.
$79.99 from AmazonAs of Nov 12, 16:29 UTCVerdict
Selkirk’s traditional Epic shape with a fiberglass face, for newer players who want a wide face from a Selkirk Sport line; testers are lukewarm on the line.
Evidence: Independently reviewed, same series. WearTesters: AMPED Pro Air, Invikta shape.
Selkirk rates it “Beginner to Pro”, with a FiberFlex+ fiberglass face, a 16mm X5+ honeycomb core, ProSpin+ NextGen micro texture and an open “Air Dynamic Throat”. WearTesters (September 12, 2024) reviewed the AMPED Pro Air in the Invikta shape, not this Epic, and found its sweet spot tight: “Though it is not my favorite paddle from Selkirk, those adept at finding the sweet spot of the Amped Pro Air could benefit from the pop of the fiberglass surface and solid spin.” Pickleball Effect’s guide says of the line: “All this combines to give it all-court playability and good maneuverability but at the sacrifice of a below average sweet spot, lower spin potential, and a stiffer, board like feel.”
Sold by Selkirk Sport on Amazon (2026-11-04).
Specs (Selkirk AMPED Pro Air, Epic, Red)
- Weight: 7.8-8.2 average midweight; Selkirk prints no unit (Selkirk)
- Core: 16 mm X5+ honeycomb (Selkirk)
- Face: FiberFlex+ fiberglass; ProSpin+ NextGen micro texture; edgeless (Selkirk)
- Size: 15.75 x 8 in; grip length 5.25 in; grip circumference 4.25 in (Selkirk)
- Swing weight 111, twist weight 6.57 (Selkirk averages)
- Warranty: Selkirk Sport lifetime
- Approval: “Amped Pro Air Epic”, added 2024-03-24
Pros
- Fiberglass face on Selkirk’s wide Epic shape, rated by Selkirk for beginner to pro
- Lifetime Selkirk Sport warranty at the lower price tier
Cons
- WearTesters (Invikta shape) and Pickleball Effect both fault the line’s sweet spot
Who should buy it
Newer players who want a wide, traditional Selkirk Sport paddle with a lifetime warranty.
Selkirk LABS Project 007 Invikta 10mm, Thin-Core LABS Power
Invikta 10mm · 10 mm polypropylene
Advanced players who want a fast, thin elongated power paddle and do not mind tuning it.
$129.99 from AmazonAs of Nov 12, 14:59 UTCVerdict
A 10mm LABS power paddle for advanced players with quick hands; Pickleball Studio, which played this shape and thickness, called it “very difficult to use”.
Evidence: Independently reviewed, exact model. Pickleball Studio: Project 007 Invikta, 10mm and 14mm.
Selkirk lists a 10mm polypropylene honeycomb core “with Patent Pending Titanium Mesh Layer System”, a Florek carbon face, its InfiniGrit surface and an octagonal grip, for intermediate to pro players. The Amazon title says “Raw Carbon Fiber + Titanium”, while the listing’s bullets, like Selkirk’s page, name InfiniGrit and Florek carbon. Pickleball Studio (November 12, 2024) played the Invikta in 10mm and 14mm: “To me, both the 14mm and 10mm fall into the power category.” It called the sweet spots on both “problematic” and wrote: “I wouldn’t recommend this paddle unless you’re a higher-level player, have great confidence in your soft game, or are already used to the sweet spot of a Power Air.” For the 10mm: “I highly recommend adding weight around its perimeter.”
Sold by Selkirk Sport on Amazon (2026-11-04), with limited stock. More in our power paddle guide.
Specs (Selkirk LABS Project 007, Invikta, 10mm)
- Weight: 7.7-8.1 oz average midweight (Selkirk)
- Core: 10 mm polypropylene honeycomb with titanium mesh layer (Selkirk)
- Face: Florek carbon; InfiniGrit surface; edgeless (Selkirk)
- Size: 16.4 x 7.5 in; grip length 5.5 in; grip circumference 4.25 in (Selkirk)
- Warranty: Selkirk LABS 2 years
- Approval: “Project 007 Invikta 10mm”, added 2024-09-16
Pros
- 10mm titanium-mesh core that Pickleball Studio places in the power category
- Exact shape and thickness reviewed by Pickleball Studio
Cons
- Pickleball Studio calls its sweet spot problematic and recommends adding weight
- Amazon’s title names raw carbon, unlike Selkirk’s page and the listing’s bullets
Who should buy it
Advanced players who want a fast, thin elongated power paddle and do not mind tuning it.
SLK Geo Elongated, Raw Carbon Control
Elongated · 14 mm polypropylene honeycomb
Beginner and intermediate players who want an elongated raw carbon paddle built for control.
$99.99 from AmazonAs of Nov 12, 16:29 UTCVerdict
A raw carbon SLK paddle for beginner and intermediate players who value placement over pace.
Evidence: Independently reviewed, same series. The Adventurous Boomer: SLK Geo, shape unclear.
Selkirk lists a T700-grade raw carbon fiber face with Raw Spin Technology over a 14mm polypropylene honeycomb core and rates it 9 of 10 for control and 7 for power. The Adventurous Boomer writes: “Control is the Geo’s greatest strength.” and “If you’re a “banger” who wants effortless put-away power, this probably isn’t your paddle.” Its spec list names the Widebody, but its swing and twist weights (113 and 6.7) are Selkirk’s Elongated figures, so the tested shape is unclear. The author offers a Selkirk merchandise-credit code.
Sold by Selkirk Sport on Amazon (2026-11-04). Our beginner paddle guide has other brands.
Specs (SLK Geo, Elongated, Volt)
- Weight: 7.8-8.1 average; Selkirk prints no unit (Selkirk)
- Core: 14 mm polypropylene honeycomb (Selkirk)
- Face: T700-grade raw carbon fiber; Raw Spin Technology (Selkirk)
- Size: 16.5 x 7.45 in; grip length 5.8 in; grip circumference 4.25 in (Selkirk)
- Swing weight 113, twist weight 6.7 (Selkirk averages)
- Warranty: SLK 1 year
- Approval: “Geo Elongated”, added 2025-10-29
Pros
- T700 raw carbon face and 14mm core at the lower price tier
- Selkirk rates it 9 of 10 for control
Cons
- Built for control: Selkirk rates its power 7 of 10, and the reviewer says it is not for bangers
- The one review we found does not make clear which shape it tested
Who should buy it
Beginner and intermediate players who want an elongated raw carbon paddle built for control.
SLK HALO Power Max, Wide Max Shape, SLK
Players who want a wide, short-handled SLK paddle and can live with the open spec question.
$69.99 from AmazonAs of Nov 12, 16:29 UTCVerdict
The HALO Power in SLK’s Max shape, for players who want an all-court SLK paddle; Selkirk’s own page gives it two faces and cores.
Evidence: Independently reviewed, previous generation. Pickleball Effect: Halo XL 13mm Power and 16mm Control (December 2022, earlier HALO build).
Selkirk’s page and Amazon agree on size, weight, handle and grip. Face and core conflict inside Selkirk’s page: its feature text gives a T700 CarbonFusion face and a 13mm Rev-Power core, its Max spec list 18k UltraWeave, Rev-Control and 16mm. Amazon (part 8527, read 2026-11-04) says “T700 CarbonFusion Carbon Fiber Face” and “a powerful 13 mm paddle core”; USA Pickleball lists “Halo Power 13mm MAX” (added 2022-11-01, before the current build); Pickleball Effect’s guide (read 2026-11-04) gives “a carbon fiber face and 13mm core”.
Pickleball Effect reviewed the HALO XL in December 2022, an earlier HALO build: “For this review, I played with the Halo XL 16mm Control and 13mm Power.” That predates SLK’s “nice upgrade late 2024” in its guide, which now calls the HALO Power “thermoformed”, with a face Selkirk marks “NEW”. The guide puts HALO Power paddles in “the all-court category”, and of the Max shape: “This shape is more maneuverable and forgiving than the XL version but comes at the sacrifice of less power and reach.” Sold by Selkirk Sport on Amazon (2026-11-04).
Specs (SLK HALO Power, Max, Volt Green)
- Weight: 7.7-8.0 oz (Selkirk)
- Core: 13 mm Rev-Power (Selkirk feature text, Amazon); 16 mm Rev-Control in Selkirk’s Max spec list
- Face: T700 CarbonFusion carbon (Selkirk feature text, Amazon); 18k UltraWeave in Selkirk’s Max spec list; Raw Spin Technology
- Size: 16 x 7.85 in; handle 4.85 in; grip circumference 4.25 in (Selkirk)
- Warranty: SLK 1 year
- Approval: “Halo Power 13mm MAX”, added 2022-11-01
Pros
- Wide Max shape that Pickleball Effect calls more forgiving than the XL
- Raw Spin texture at the lower price tier
Cons
- Selkirk’s own page gives both a 13 mm and a 16 mm core
- Short 4.85 in handle; Pickleball Effect finds two hands uncomfortable on it
Who should buy it
Players who want a wide, short-handled SLK paddle and can live with the open spec question.
SLK OMEGA Hybrid Air XL, Long Handle, Entry Tier
XL · 16 mm Rev-Control polymer honeycomb
Newer players on a tight budget who want an elongated paddle with room for two hands.
$59.99 from AmazonAs of Nov 12, 16:29 UTCVerdict
An SLK paddle at the entry price tier for players who want reach and room for two hands.
Evidence: No independent test; maker specs. Source: Selkirk, the maker.
Selkirk lists a 12k UltraWeave carbon fiber face, a 16mm Rev-Control polymer honeycomb core, ProSpin+ texture and a 5.75 in handle, and describes the XL shape as “Designed for aggressive players seeking extended length and increased power”. Pickleball Effect’s guide, which does not say which OMEGA it played, calls the line “budget friendly power models that are supposed to be the cheaper versions of their AMPED Pro Air series” and adds: “I’m not a fan of these”. Of the SLK XL shape it writes: “You get a little extra reach and power with this shape at the sacrifice of some maneuverability and sweet spot.”
Sold by Selkirk Sport on Amazon (2026-11-04). More low-priced paddles are in our budget paddle guide.
Specs (SLK OMEGA Hybrid Air, XL, Oasis)
- Weight: 7.7-8.1 oz (Selkirk)
- Core: 16 mm Rev-Control polymer honeycomb (Selkirk)
- Face: 12k UltraWeave carbon fiber; ProSpin+ texture; edgeless (Selkirk)
- Size: 16.4 x 7.4 in; handle 5.75 in; grip circumference 4.25 in (Selkirk)
- Warranty: SLK 1 year
- Approval: “Omega Hybrid Air XL”, added 2024-03-05
Pros
- Long 5.75 in handle and elongated XL shape at the entry price tier
Cons
- No independent review of this model; Pickleball Effect is not a fan of the line
- Pickleball Effect says the XL shape gives up some maneuverability and sweet spot
Who should buy it
Newer players on a tight budget who want an elongated paddle with room for two hands.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Which is the best Selkirk pickleball paddle?
It depends on how you play. Among the paddles Selkirk sells on Amazon, the ERA Power Elongated suits players moving toward power, the LUXX Control Air control players, and the Geo newer players on a smaller budget. Matt’s Pickleball (updated October 31, 2026) says the ERA Power is where it would send most players who want a Selkirk without the flagship price, and calls the OMNI “the 2026 all-court paddle”; we found no Amazon listing for the OMNI.
Q. Is Selkirk a good pickleball paddle brand?
Opinions split. Pickleball Effect writes that “Selkirk offers the most comprehensive catalog of paddles out there” and “I like their mid range HALO series and recommend them regularly”, but is cool on the AMPED and OMEGA lines and the LUXX’s value. Matt’s Pickleball opens with: “Selkirk is the first brand most players name, and the most argued about on price.”
Q. Do any pro pickleball players use Selkirk paddles?
Selkirk’s store sells “Jack Sock Signature” versions of the Boomstik and the AMPED Pro Air Invikta, and Pickleball Effect’s December 2022 HALO review notes that “their newly signed top female pro, Parris Todd, plays with the Halo XL Control.”
Q. Which pickleball paddle is better, Selkirk or JOOLA?
None of our sources compares the two head to head. Our paddle brands roundup puts one paddle from each, including the ERA Power Elongated, side by side.
Q. What is the #1 rated pickleball paddle?
Our best pickleball paddles roundup sorts picks from many makers by playing style.
Q. Which Selkirk paddle is for beginners?
By Selkirk’s skill ratings: the Geo and the OMEGA Hybrid Air XL are “Beginner-Intermediate”, the HALO Power “Beginner – Advanced”, and the AMPED Pro Air Epic “Beginner to Pro”. The ERA Power and the Project 007 are rated intermediate and up.
Q. What new Selkirk paddles came out in 2026?
The OMNI Elongated and Widebody were added to the USA Pickleball list on April 15, 2026, and Selkirk’s store marks the OMNI “NEW!”. Neither is sold by Selkirk on Amazon as of November 4, 2026.
Final Verdict
The SLK ERA Power Elongated is the SLK paddle Selkirk sells as power and Pickleball Effect rates all-court, and the LUXX Control Air Invikta is the thick-core control choice. The LABS Project 007 Invikta 10mm suits advanced players willing to add weight, by Pickleball Studio’s account. On a smaller budget, the SLK Geo Elongated leans to control, the HALO Power Max and AMPED Pro Air Epic to all-court, and the OMEGA Hybrid Air XL also has a long 5.75 in handle. More: the paddles hub and our paddle brands roundup.
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