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The Selkirk LUXX Control Air Epic is a control-first pickleball paddle with a 19mm X7 Thikset honeycomb core, a Florek Carbon Fiber face and InfiniGrit surface treatment. Its wide body and 5.25-inch handle give a large sweet spot and a soft, plush feel, with EVA foam in the throat and handle to damp vibration. It suits intermediate to advanced players who place shots and defend at the net more than they chase raw power. Against power-oriented 16mm paddles it gives up some pop and drive but returns more forgiveness, stability and spin that lasts longer than plain raw carbon faces.
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Lowest price we've seen: $199.99 on Nov 5 at Pickleball Nation. Tracked across 1 store since Nov 5.
Rated 4.7 out of 5 across 202 ratings, owners treat the LUXX Control Air Epic as a control paddle that still offers enough pop. They praise the soft feel, the large sweet spot and spin that holds up over months of play. The main knock is that it is not a power paddle.
The Selkirk Luxx Control Air InfiniGrit Epic is a 19mm pickleball paddle with a standard shape and a 5.25-inch handle. It is an upgraded version of the Luxx Control Air, with the InfiniGrit surface added. It is aimed at intermediate to advanced players and is approved by USA Pickleball (USAP).
The face is Florek Carbon Fiber, a proprietary Selkirk blend, with an InfiniGrit surface. InfiniGrit triples the spin durability of traditional raw carbon fiber paddles and can generate up to 2,000 RPMs. The 19mm X7 Thikset Honeycomb Core gives a soft, plush feel and adds some pop on offensive shots. EVA foam in the throat and handle reduces vibrations and improves energy transfer.
The paddle has a 360° Proto Molding build and an Aero-DuraEdge Edgeless Design made from impact-resistant composites. FlexFoam Perimeter technology increases stability and enlarges the sweet spot. CM Anti-Torque Technology reduces twisting on off-center hits. The Air Dynamic Throat has an updated wing design to help swing speed. The Selkirk Geo Grip has a 4.25-inch circumference.
