Selkirk AMPED Control - S2 - Pickleball Paddle
A strong option with a balanced feel and an easy learning curve.
Best for
All-court playFast handsConfident resets
Not for
Budget-first buyersPlayers who want a radically different feel
Typical price
$100–$160
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In rankings
At a glance
Strength
control
Some feedback suggests touch shots can feel less automatic under pace.
Strength
power
A few notes point to needing more swing effort to access top-end power.
Our grade
Excellent
Competitive standout
Weight
7.5 oz
What stands out
The themes that come up most consistently.
Strengths
- controlSome feedback suggests touch shots can feel less automatic under pace.
- powerA few notes point to needing more swing effort to access top-end power.
What people are saying
soft-game friendlyfinishes pointssharp anglesshapeable shotsfeature-packedeasy to trustconsistent
Touch & Control
- It tends to feel calm and predictable, especially in hands battles at the net.
- Players often call out steady on resets when when rolling topspin from the baseline.
Power
- In real play, it shows up as easy to generate pace.
- The common thread: quick on putaways.
Spin
- Rolls and cuts are described as grippy with heavy shape.
- The face grip shows up as reliable for cut shots on shaped shots.
Value
- Players often call out worth it for the performance when when rolling topspin from the baseline.
- For the money, people describe the performance as a strong pick at its tier.
Overall
- It tends to feel balanced overall, especially in hands battles at the net.
- Players often call out solid across the court when when rolling topspin from the baseline.
Phrased for clarity.
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Where to buy
Current listings and price checks.
Best offerselkirk.com
$100
Best priceIn stock
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