The BEST control paddle of the year?!? Selkirk Luxx Control Air Review | Rackets & Runners

Rackets & Runners' Luca Berg shares his thoughts on the brand new Selkirk Luxx Control Air paddles.
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[@NextLevelPickleball]

The Selkirk LUXX control air is a truly amazing paddle. Seriously. I was able to generate a ton of power with this thing and it had the spin to keep my shots inbounds. The control is also top notch. The ball will go where you want it to. My only complaint is the lack of pop at the kitchen but once you realize that you can switch to an angle and placement game and be just as effective. I've played with a lot of s tier paddles lately and this one is special.

[@doug186]

Yes, please do a spectrum tier list video 🙏🏼

[@terogan]

Definitely love the tier list charts.

[@RacketsandRunnersPickleball]

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[@skypemaster007]

Your review is easily my favorite out of all of the reviews I’ve watched for this paddle, especially where you mention that this paddle will help make you a better player long-term. That’s a strong endorsement to me. Did you apply any lead tape to it while play testing?

[@RacketsandRunnersPickleball]

Thank you! I actually did not find the need for lead tape here. The sweet spot is so big/forgiving and I didn’t have problems with stability so I figured I’d keep the swing weight low for now and explore lead tape down the line.

[@adamdonovan5633]

Holy crap, Batman....my brain is exploding with all this techno lingo....that said, I did just try this paddle out in a shop this afternoon and my immediate reaction was.....sweeet! So thanks for validating my gut feel about the LUXX. Will probably buy one.

[@86309]

Great Review! Have you played with the GB Pro Control Elongated?

[@RacketsandRunnersPickleball]

Thank you! Unfortunately not yet but we should be getting them in a couple of weeks!

[@pickleball.kate.]

Well done, Luca!

[@RacketsandRunnersPickleball]

Thank you!

[@GautamKraman]

Control Air Epic vs S2 vs Invicta please? Which is great all-round paddle?

[@RacketsandRunnersPickleball]

At this point, I think the Invikta is more well rounded because it’s so much more competitive from the baseline and with full strokes but the Epic and S2 are great if you’re all in for manoeuvrability.

[@TRC-LSW]

I see a box sitting under my Christmas tree... My wife won't let me open it until the 25th! Pretty sure it's the Luxx Epic! Great review, thanks... (New Subscriber)

[@RacketsandRunnersPickleball]

If it is, you're onto a winner! And thank you for the nice comment!

[@supermochithedog6896]

Jack Sock is gonna be a beast with this paddle.

[@frankparisi2433]

He's a beast with any paddle

[@shitaocheng1527]

I gotta try this 😂

[@zerealbendel]

Solid

[@texassimon]

How does the Luxx compare to Double Black Diamond which is also a control paddle?

[@wulymammoth]

I’ve hit with this, the DBD, and own a DBD Infinity. I come from a Bread & Butter Filth prior. The Luxx is exceptional at the net which I desire in doubles play. As mentioned in this review, you’re going to lose some driving power with this paddle, but you gain a lot in touch shots with this. My slice volleys are much more easy to control and direct. However, I prefer my DBD Infinity over this because it has arguably the lowest swing weight of all these paddles (maximum maneuverability) and keeps some of the power of the original DBD while hitting harder than the Luxx. However, my sweet spot is noticeably smaller given that the Infinity is edgeless. The price points are also wildly different.

[@RacketsandRunnersPickleball]

To me, the Double Black Diamond is more of a control paddle relative to the rest of SixZeros lineup. It’s still a hard hitting thermoformed paddle so the Luxx will be significantly softer and better for control.

[@cadevanetten4838]

what over grip are you using? it looks different to the tourna dry grip

[@RacketsandRunnersPickleball]

It's a regular Tourna grip!

[@robedwards6926]

Did you place any lead on it for more power/stability?

[@RacketsandRunnersPickleball]

Honestly, no. I know a lot of people do but I actually like them stock.

[@marmotdude]

is the cj paddle pretty much the same but raw carbon

[@RacketsandRunnersPickleball]

Which paddle are you referring to?

[@rcwgraves]

@@RacketsandRunnersPickleballI think they mean the Collin Johns Scorpeus. I have the same question.

[@mkuek]

No mention of adding lead tape?

[@RacketsandRunnersPickleball]

I didn't find it necessary on this paddle. The sweet spot is already very big and stable and I didn't want to take away from the manoeuvrability.

[@Danydiazpb]

Do the paddle tap sps 1000

[@RacketsandRunnersPickleball]

Unfortunately, we don’t carry their paddles.

[@shawn4357]

I find it funny that you wore blue with your blue paddle😂

[@Hunter-zb3qd]

how much lead tape do you add to this?

[@RacketsandRunnersPickleball]

I actually didn't add any.

[@ricoman7981]

Didn’t I hear that someone is going commercial with a respray grit?

[@robedwards6926]

Really, who?

[@ricoman7981]

@@robedwards6926 it was mentioned on a video I saw a while ago, can’t remember who put up the video but it caught my attention.

[@teflonlbrn3434]

So for a new player 1-2 would you recommend the LUXX control or the 6.0 Ruby?

[@RacketsandRunnersPickleball]

I would lean towards the Ruby; it is a little more well rounded than the Luxx Control Air.

[@teflonlbrn3434]

@@RacketsandRunnersPickleball Thank You for the reply. I’ve only played a few times but I am hooked and just rather buy a top tier paddle off rip than a cheaper one just to upgrade later lol

[@robedwards6926]

Imagine if they made this with a T700 Carbon fiber face instead of spray on. They wouldn't be able to keep up with sales.

[@gatorchomp9607]

They will eventually make it with raw carbon and it will be even more expensive

[@SN-hg6bx]

Completely different ball game……litterally 😂

[@Houjixful]

do you think you can beat ben johns? how come we don't see new faces on PPA

[@bradybrandt9326]

Of course he can’t beat Ben John’s. No one can

[@RacketsandRunnersPickleball]

I wish 😭