Selkirk Sport

I bought a midweight Invikta last winter and fell in love with it. I started to get some wrist and elbow pain so I stopped using it and gave it to a friend. Turned out the pain wasn't from the paddle. I tried many paddles after I gave the Invikta away and none of them were even close to it. I missed it so bad that I bought another one this year, this time the lightweight. I don't think I will ever use anything else ever again, though I am curious about the Vanguard Invikta.

I moved from a $30 paddle to the Selkirk Invikta. First thing I noticed was the hits seemed softer. After a few more hits I noticed the ball was going where I placed it. (That's not to say I didn't have any missed shots. I did.) Now that the ball is going where I want, I started adding power to my returns. I can put spin on ghe ball, especially with my back hand. I wasn't really trying to add spin, but noticed I was getting more spin. My rec opponents were discussing how to counter the spin. After about 2 hours my arm was starting to tire. I assume it was from hitting harder shots. Looking forward to the next outing with my new Invikta.

I have been playing with this paddle for two weeks and it has taken my game to the next level. Touch, power, reach, quickness at the NVZ, it has it all. Do yourself a favor and purchase one of these paddles, you won't regret it!!

My first premium racket was a competitor's 6 layer skin model. As a player with a badminton and tennis background, I found it difficult to use. I reached out to Selkirk and their amazing team recommended the Invikta. It is simply an amazing racket. I don't notice the reduction in width and the extra length has already saved my bacon quite a few times. I don't know if it's the entire AMPED series that is like this, but I have more precision with my *****, serves and drop shots. And I still have plenty of power for when I need to drive the ball.

The Selkirk AMPED Invikta Lightweight is one of the best paddles in the Selkirk line up. I personally have increased the weight slightly to my preference using the lead tape. The power and the reach is just awesome, and the surface is such that you can generate a lot of spin. It gives a lot of control and power together. Go for it!!

I just purchased the S2 after briefly using the Invikta. The S2 is much easier to wield and very responsive. I'm grateful to Selkirk coach, Kathy Pederson, for taking the time to analyze my stokes and guide me through the selection process. She is generous with her decades of knowledge as a tennis coach. Her passion for Pickleball is evident through her thoughtful and scaffolded approach to teaching.

I have tried all the Selkirk paddles, and the Lightweight S2 is my first go-to paddle. I love the balance and short handle (I tend to choke up on the handle so it is a perfect length) I play a softer game than most and this helps me with the hard hitters. I am a 4.2 plus player.

I've been playing Pickleball for about 4 months. Had a paddle that was good, but when I started using this S2 lightweight with the thin handle, I got hooked. I love this paddle, and my game has improved. I was worried that it wouldn't give me the power, but it does and the feel is great. Loving the thin grip (since my hands are not large). Great technology. Thanks, Selkirk!

This is the best paddle in the game. The sweet spot is pretty much the whole paddle. It gives you the power and touch you need to compete at a higher level. If you’re thinking about buying it, do it!! Go team Selkirk!

Great control and still gets power! Shorter handle took a little getting used to, but now it feels right.

I love my new paddle. I am a level three player who has been playing for a year. I love this paddle. The sweet spot is amazing and the surface gives good spin control. My shots are faster and more consistent. I got the mid weight and it is heavier than I am used to but I only notice it at the end of my play. I liked it the first time I played with it and although expensive I would recommend it if you can afford it.

I just got my Vanguard S-2 Hybrid through an outside source because they are back ordered at Selkirk. I am a 4.0 player and having been using the S-2 Amped, which is a great paddle. I have always been skeptical of new equipment hype because in golf and skiing it is really the old stuff with a face lift. Not so with this. I started practice with old S-2 Amped so I could give the Vanguard a fair evaluation. When I switched to the Vanguard it was amazing. Your crushing serves stay in. At the net, you can lift shots that are below the net, put serious pace on it, with top spin, and keep it in. Miss hits on the end of the paddle are like you hit the sweet spot. Anything in the green zone is an automatic put away. Forehand and backhand shots feel the same. It is truly worth the money. To sum it up, if you are playing a player of similar ability and he/she is using the Vanguard and you're not....you're going to get beat, I don't care what brand you are using.

I have been playing my Vanguard S2 paddle for 2 months now ....one word to describe how it plays “superb”. This paddle is hybrid and that’s how it really plays. I have been using Selkirk paddles for 2 years now (amped) and the Vanguard so far gives me both what I need... both control and power!!!!! Top of the line for sure.... you get what you paid for!!!!

I’ve been playing with the new Vanguard S2 paddle for a couple of weeks and absolutely love it. My previous paddle was the Amped S2. The upgrade to Vanguard was worth the cost. The Vanguard has much improved spin rates than the Amped, velocity on shots is higher, and I love the feel and control I have everywhere on the court. This is an awesome paddle!

I have played with the vanguard hybrid mid-weight for a week now. It has improved every shot I have. It has improved my slow game, fast game and every shot in between. I highly recommend this paddle. It is hard to believe but well worth the money.

Love this racket! I tried it out first with sponsored pro Kathy Pederson. A great racket that performs really well for me.

I'm going to be dead honest. When Selkirk said that they found a way to make a paddle that had both power and control, I thought it was just a marketing pitch. I've never been more happy to be wrong. I got the Lightweight Amped Epic (came at 7.3oz), and it truly lives up to the hype. The first thing I noticed is how much control it had, allowing me to place shots like I had done it for years. Then, when it was game-time, the forgiveness of this paddle really came out. "Forgiveness" was another one of those things I didn't really believe was all that possible, but I was once again wrong. Off-center shots were as safe and unattackable as they could've been. This paddle really does have the control for the short-game, and the power for the put-aways. However, with that said, this paddle is like a beast that you have to tame. You don't want the wrong side of it coming out at the wrong time, but with time and practice, that animal will be your best friend. Pinpoint control, unbelievable forgiveness, great feel, and deadly power. The only thing that isn't absolutely stunning about this paddle is its spin-capability, but its thickness does allow you to always have the "stickiness" to get the spin you want. There's surely a reason why former tennis players, former racquetball players, former table tennis players (like myself), and even pickleball-only players love this paddle.

I bought the Amped Epic Lightweight after playing pickleball for about four months. After the second game with my new paddle I was in love. I had better control of my shots to the point of being shocked and thrilled. Within a month I purchased a second paddle to have “just in case.” I am a senior female who played tennis in my youth. The Amped Epic is perfect for me.

I have tried many paddles over the years almost every major brand. I settled in on Selkirks paddles about 1.5 years ago and once i tried the Amped series I had found my paddle. The Epic gives me great control and power. I like the lightweight for doubles and the heavyweight for singles play. Great touch and feel and very reliable backed by the best company for service! A powerful combination that make you a very satisfied customer.

I bought this paddle in green about 1.5 years ago. I liked it initially, but eventually found myself playing with a Topp paddle for several months. I eventually came back to the Epic Amped Midweight and fell in love with it again. I've since bought the limited edition black one and more recently a customized 8.3oz TOC version. So, now I have 3 Epic Amped paddles and enjoy them all. I'll be purchasing a 4th soon, since I really enjoy variety.