This man is a pickleball treasure. Great information!!!
@wolf-xf6hf10 ай бұрын
Really like trying new ideas dor visuals like at 0:56 but honestly I find them really hard to see at some points. Great review though
@PickleballStudio10 ай бұрын
Will keep working on it. 👌🏻
@michaelfargarsonpickleball97079 ай бұрын
Thanks for mentioning the HISK Rav Pro. They really are quite remarkable, especially for such a low price. You've really got to try one.
@CheetahPickleball10 ай бұрын
The choice between putting a peel-ply (raw carbon fiber) layer on a paddle versus spray on grit comes down to the graphics you want to put on a paddle. When you use a peel-ply layer for texture, the graphics go on top of the peel-ply. That's why you see very minimal graphics on raw carbon fiber paddles. Otherwise, the graphics would completely cover up and smooth out the texture of the peel-ply. Sprayed on grit is applied on top of the graphics. As a result, you can use graphics that cover the entire face of the paddle. So, they probably valued the design on the LUXX over using a peel-ply texture. We have a paddle coming out soon (Cheetah Predion E20) that is very similar to the LUXX Invikta. But it's a little heavier and much less expensive. We also chose to go with a full paddle face design, instead of using a peel-ply. In my opinion, paddle reviewers are using an unrealistic unit of measure to describe spin. Everyone is using Revolutions Per Minute (RPM). That's fine for cars where there is an engine continually propelling a drive shaft for a minute. But in pickleball, a minute is never surpassed between one hit and another. And there is no engine continually providing spin on the ball. Once it's hit, the spin rate starts to immediately decrease. In my opinion, it should be Revolutions Per Second (RPS), a more realistic period of time between hits. Just divide the RPM numbers by 60 to get the RPS. As a result, you'll see that there's not a real big difference between spin on paddles. And that's why USAP designed the Surface Roughness and Coefficient of Friction metrics, so paddles would have relatively the same spin capabilities. For example, a RPM of 2,000 would be an RPS of 33. An RPM of 1,500 would be an RPS of 25. The difference is 8 rotations...not a big difference if you ask me. My thoughts.
@PickleballStudio10 ай бұрын
I appreciate the thoughts, though I don't agree with most of it. I'm aware of the reasons paint grit is used over peel ply and the drawbacks that come with each. However, if you're going to claim to have your highest end product be the highest performing and then go for the marketing approach with graphics, you've made a mistake in my opinion. Heavily brand your cheaper stuff with loaded graphics if you want. Doesn't make sense for what is supposed to be the top tier performant paddle. Especially when Selkirk is charging $250 for a Luxx where the grit will be worn down in
@Aaron-mn2ro10 ай бұрын
I have really enjoyed my time playing with this paddle, just wish there was a tiny bit more pop at the net
@staticfpv88110 ай бұрын
Ive been playing with it since it came out . Went from the halo power to the luxx to this . I’m primarily a right side player with fast hands . Resets are on point with this paddle I also added the hexcore grip .
@gg8010810 ай бұрын
did you strip the original grip off?. did you put an over grip over. You get any rips while installing? For $30 I'll let someone else experiment.
@konnmehameha10 ай бұрын
Electrum model e stealth has super low swing weight is 35$ less still made in the us has edge foam. Probably the most comparable to the lightweight invikta
@ovm_catalyst10 ай бұрын
@@gg80108I have a midweight (started at 7.9oz) and with pink hesacore + gamma supreme overgrip it’s at 8.35oz. You take the Selkirk grip off to add the hesacore
@DrDinks-po8jr10 ай бұрын
If they combined the Vanguard Control with the Luxx Control Air to make something like a Control Air Vanguard Luxx with raw carbon edgeless, still with aerodynamic hole and thermoformed now that would be a paddle!
@tommydanner10 ай бұрын
As someone who is afflicted with tennis elbow this is fantastic to give us a low swing weight elongated option. I don't have to deal with a standard shape anymore. This ultimately gives us the CHOICE to switch to something else. Traditional low swing weight models are of the standard shape. This finally brings us another option. And for that I am happy 🎉
@cmay3s4 ай бұрын
Selkirk needs to up their game for these prices.
@RideWithJosh6963 ай бұрын
Id rather pay a bit more and buy USA made stuff ,when I can, for my hobby, but thats me.
@kimleith137810 ай бұрын
Curious to see how the PKKL grit sheet would work on the LUXX?? Hoping to find a used wore out LUXX for sale and try it.
@JordanSchaeffer10 ай бұрын
Awesome intro shots
@Baz49 ай бұрын
Can you please review the Carbon Pickle Pro?
@lando3118310 ай бұрын
my first two paddles were the SLK Evo Soft XL, and the original Vanguard Invikta (that I lovingly nicknamed "Watermelon Sugar"). The only advantage I had at my advanced intermediate league with the Vanguard were opposition complaining that they'd "lose sight" of the green/yellow pickleball off the green part of the face of my paddle. My $50 HISK has done more for my game than either if these paddles and wish I had switched to Toray Carbon fibers earlier than I did. Selkirk also ships their overpriced paddles with NO free case and horribly shipped in plastic bags that could easily warp in transition getting to you. The HISK includes two free wrist bands, extra grip, free cover, and is a superior paddle over this latest model too I'm sure. Selkirk is a joke. Also, nearly everyone in my league that "upgraded" to the Luxx is playing worse now and losing more against the bangers haha. Buyer beware: do NOT use those rubber erasers on Selkirk paddles. It will destroy the surface. I learned the hard way on that too.
@joeypupillo521010 ай бұрын
Please review the Mach 2 Forza. Love the DBD but interesting in buying a Mach 2 Forza not sure if I want the 14mm or 16mm
@jaycetee32683 ай бұрын
Vanguard power air is the upgrade version of this, isnt it guys?
@stymeron10 ай бұрын
Great honest review. Thanks
@aarongoldberg251310 ай бұрын
Does the Engage Pursuit Pro MX Lite not qualify for low swing weight and elongated? Granted, not a control paddle, but I think it qualifies as raw carbon fiber, etc.
@PickleballStudio10 ай бұрын
I don't have a lite model to confirm the swing weight on it. Though, I'd be really surprised of it went to 104. That's extremely low even for a square paddle.
@matthewrmelgar10 ай бұрын
can you do the mark kinetic
@PickleballStudio10 ай бұрын
They are sending them to me mid April.
@BlGSac10 ай бұрын
Made in the USA with foreign parts. What a joke. Glad you gave an unbiased review and called out some of Selkirks mistakes in their product line
@HeavyAndLow7 ай бұрын
Better than nothing
@BlGSac7 ай бұрын
@@HeavyAndLow Arguable.
@Syndrome8810 ай бұрын
This is a gen 1 paddle?
@jggsan187110 ай бұрын
I was disappointed by their “lifetime warranty.” My paddle kept feeling “off” like you could hear the paddle make a THUMP sound and they said “you can send it in and let us take a look at it if it qualifies, but overtime paddles degrade. So more than likely not a warranty.” Well I’ve only had this paddle for 3 MONTHS and not playing with it more than MAYBE once a week. Moral of story I’m never buying a selkirk paddle again. Sticking with Friday, sixzero, and one Joola paddle (when it releases [Magnus]). Selkirk’s “lifetime warranty” is a joke. If I’m going to pay $200 for a paddle the quality is better on a sixzero.
@aarongoldberg251310 ай бұрын
lifetime warranties are largely a marketing gimmick, especially since they don't apply to wear & tear.
@samuraistabber10 ай бұрын
I’ve owned, bought and sold over 30 Six Zero paddles and I haven’t had any issues with any of them.
@Cacheola4 ай бұрын
IMO, you cannot compare this paddle to anything else. I'm interested in the Invikta b/c of the longer shape and handle plus the raw fiber I've become fond of, period
@49pickles10 ай бұрын
It does seem like the lightweight is the only option. Still very expensive.
@jfktoo512810 ай бұрын
The only thing I can think of that’s as late to the party as this paddle, would be this review. Love your reviews Chris BUT this should have come out a month ago.
@PickleballStudio10 ай бұрын
This review is certainly late. 😂 I would love to do reviews faster, but it takes time to do a review properly. I wouldn't feel good hitting a paddle a few times and trying to pass off the information. Most reviews take me two weeks to complete unless it is a first look video.
@HeavyAndLow7 ай бұрын
Selkirk confuses me as well
@PickleballStef-ru5st10 ай бұрын
The Invikta handle is 5.5” but your specs say 5.25”
@gg8010810 ай бұрын
He probably did not include the tape the part that isn't the handle.
@PickleballStudio10 ай бұрын
Ha, you’re correct. I think I hit command Z on a typo and sent it back to 5.25” from 5.5”.
@ipe0nu10 ай бұрын
I hope you are good friends with the guy you kept destroying in these clips haha. he seemed frustrated!
@af0227110 ай бұрын
Selkirk has fallen behind
@johnw32310 ай бұрын
I wouldn't buy a Selkirk based on "made in the US" reason, I know someone who visited the Selkirk factory in CHINA, just saying.
@PickleballStudio10 ай бұрын
Several Selkirks are made in China. The entire SLK line, Control Air, and a few others. But the Vanguard has always said made in USA vs assembled in USA.
@rusty93510 ай бұрын
there is no reason to buy any Selkirk products unless you're literally getting paid by them... absolutely behind the curve products for an over charge price
@2musiclover53410 ай бұрын
"Any"? They do have unique products that no one else has such as the Luxx Control. That one feels amazing even though the grit does wear out quickly.
@jimwaldemarsen47210 ай бұрын
I wouldn’t play a Selkirk if you gave it to me. So late to the party
@survivalismsg10 ай бұрын
First in!
@paulelkins42510 ай бұрын
Meh
@its_maxbro10 ай бұрын
I LOVE pickleball studio, but I think ironically... this review is too late as well.