Selkirk LUXX CONTROL AIR INVIKTA Pickleball Paddle
Description
Selkirk Sport 2023 LUXX CONTROL AIR INVIKTA Pickleball Paddle
The ultimate control paddle for balanced Pickleball players. The Luxx Control Air, endorsed by Jack Sock, introduces transformative Florek Carbon Fiber technology alongside Selkirk’s revered 20mm X7 Thikset Honeycomb core, proprietary 360° Proto Molding construction, and enhanced Aero-DuraEdge Edgeless technology, to bring you an expanded sweet spot, ample power, accelerated spin, and unequaled control.
Power: 7 || Control: 9 || Spin: 10
USAPA APPROVED
For the past several years the central focus in the Pickleball industry has been developing power paddles, leaving the control paddle sector massively underserved.
Selkirk recognizes that the majority of Pickleball players are actually looking for the ultimate control paddle, and has spent countless hours researching, developing, and testing control paddles in order to give the community what they are looking for.
The result is the Luxx Control Air—the ultimate control paddle for balanced Pickleball players and the answer to the neglected needs of all those who favor finesse over brute force.
This is for the tacticians, the players who seek to orchestrate wins with precision, and those who look to celebrate their relentless dedication to the game of Pickleball with every shot.
The Luxx Control Air finally speaks the language of the majority and delivers a paddle where control reigns supreme.
Combining industry-changing innovations with brand new paddle composition technology, the Luxx Control Air is designed with one goal in mind: to be the ultimate control paddle for balanced Pickleball players.
Building on the success of Selkirk Labs Project 003, the Luxx Control Air introduces transformative Florek Carbon Fiber technology to expand the sweet spot, amplify power play, and enable optimal performance on the court.
This new, lightweight polypropylene Florek Carbon Fiber composition, paired with Selkirk’s revered 20mm X7 Thikset Honeycomb core, proprietary 360° Proto Molding construction, and enhanced Aero-DuraEdge Edgeless technology achieves unequaled control, accelerated spin, and ample power, securing the Luxx Control Air’s position as the ultimate control paddle.
Paddle Characteristics: Selkirk Sport Control Air 2023 Pickleball Paddle
- Product type: Pickleball Racket
- Shape: Rectangular Elongated
- Size: 16.45in x 7.5 in
- Thickness: 20 mm
- Surface: Florek Carbon Fiber
- Center: Thikset Honeycomb
- Edge: Aero-DuraEdge Edgeless
- Weight: 7.8 - 8.1 oz
- Grip Length: 5.35"
- Grip Size: 4 1/4", Selkirk Geo Grip
Paddle Technologies: Selkirk Sport 2023 LUXX AIR CONTROL INVIKTA Pickleball Paddle
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Florek Carbon Fiber: Florek Carbon Fiber is our proprietary blend of carbon fiber that offers unmatched control and added power. This superior fiber composition also enables a larger sweet spot, guaranteeing optimal performance on every stroke.
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X7 Thikset Honeycomb Core: The Luxx Control Air carries forward the innovative 20mm X7 Thikset honeycomb core from Labs 003, offering players even more power and control. The core’s maximum sweet spot is further enhanced by the honeycomb construction, which provides a more consistent feel on every shot.
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Air Dynamic Throat: The refined Air Dynamic Throat in Luxx Control Air provides optimal airflow and enhanced ball control, ensuring a smooth, controlled gameplay experience.
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ThroatFlex: The ThroatFlex open throat design maximizes flex upon ball contact, extends dwell time on the paddle, and enhances power play, providing unwavering consistency in every game.
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ProSpin+ NextGen Texture: The refined ProSpin+ NextGen Micro Texture technology developed in Selkirk Labs provides a more durable spin surface, ensuring unparalleled consistency and precision in shaping and controlling the ball.
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360° Proto Molding: Luxx Control Air’s 360° Proto Molding technology delivers exceptional power and a consistent feel on every hit thanks to its high-pressure manufacturing process.
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Upgraded Aero-DuraEdge Edgeless Technology: The Luxx Control Air features an improved Aero-DuraEdge Edgeless technology, crafted from our specialty blend of impact-resistant composites and polymer, to ensure increased edge reliability during intense gameplay.
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FlexFoam Perimeter: Originally developed in Selkirk Labs in the 002 paddle, FlexFoam Perimeter technology injects a specially formulated foam across the paddle's entire perimeter to increase durability, add weight, enlarge the sweet spot, and absorb vibrations from every hit.
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CM Anti-Torque Technology: Our CM Anti-Torque Technology features an ideal core thickness and perfect mass placement, providing unmatched stability for an even smoother and more control playing experience.
Technology
Technologies of the Selkirk LUXX CONTROL AIR INVIKTA Pickleball Paddle
FlexFoam Perimeter: Achieved by injecting specially formulated foam into the entire perimeter of the paddle, our FlexFoam Perimeter technology increases durability, adds weight, enlarges the sweet spot, and absorbs the vibrations from every hit, for a stable, reliable feel. This technology was originally developed in Selkirk Labs for Project 002.
Aero-DuraEdge Edgeless: Introduced to increase edge reliability alongside the FlexFoam edge perimeter, Aero-DuraEdge Edgeless technology is composed of our specialty, impact resistant blend of composites and polymer.
360° Proto Molding: Engineered to provide 360 degree composite coverage, using a proprietary high pressure manufacturing process, 360° Proto Molding technology generates ultimate power, while delivering a consistent feel on every play.
ProSpin+ NextGen Texture: Formulated in Selkirk Labs to generate more spin than any technology on the market, our ProSpin+ NextGen Micro Texture technology features a longer-lasting spin surface and provides unparalleled consistency, ensuring you can shape and control the ball with ease, to dominate on the court.
ThroatFlex: Created to provide maximum flex when you connect with the ball, our new ThroatFlex open throat design extends dwell time on the paddle and enhances power play, for unbeatable consistency.
X7 Thikset Honeycomb Core: The Luxx Control Air carries forward the innovative 20mm X7 Thikset honeycomb core from Labs 003, offering players even more power and control. The core’s maximum sweet spot is further enhanced by the honeycomb construction, which provides a more consistent feel on every shot.
Florek Carbon Fibre: Florek Carbon Fiber is our proprietary blend of carbon fiber that offers unmatched control and added power. This superior fiber composition also enables a larger sweet spot, guaranteeing optimal performance on every stroke.
CM Anti-Torque Technology : Our CM Anti-Torque Technology features an ideal core thickness and perfect mass placement, providing unmatched stability for an even smoother and more control playing experience.
Specifications
| Brand: | Selkirk Sport Pickleball
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| Year: | 2023 |
| Level: | Professional / Advanced |
| Technology: | Florek Carbon Fiber, 360° Proto Molding, Aero-DuraEdge Edgeless, Air Dynamic Throat, ThroatFlex, ProSpin+ NextGen Texture, FlexFoam Perimeter, CM Anti-Torque, X7 Thikset Honeycomb Core |
| Face: | Carbon Florek |
| Core: | Thikset Honeycomb |
| Face texture: | Textured |
| Weight: | 7.9 +/- 0.2 oz |
| Grip: | 4-1/4" |
| Shape: | Rectangular Elongated |
| Frame: | Edgeless - Aero-DuraEdge |
| Length: | 16.45" |
| Width: | 7.5" |
| Thickness/Profile: | 22 mm |
| Handle Length: | 5.35" |
| Includes Cover: | No |
| Warranty: | Manufacturer Limited Lifetime Warranty |
About Selkirk Sport
Selkirk Sport is a Pickleball Brand founded in 2014 in Idaho, USA.
Selkirk Sport is the brainchild of Mike, Rob, and Jim Barnes. Two brothers and a father embarked on their dream to create the market leader in pickleball paddle innovation and technology. Together with their families, the Barnes have strived to embody the core principles they have rooted into their business mission: uncompromising quality. Not only does this apply to delivering the foremost in creative excellence through high-performance equipment, Selkirk Sport strives to improve the pickleball community as a whole. We establish and promote the genuine integrity of the family-oriented, close-knit community that is at the heart of pickleball. As we promote the sport, we redefine the way the world views pickleball and inspire every generation to participate.
