Selkirk AMPED EPIC Pickleball Paddle Review & Buyer’s Guide [2023]

The Selkirk AMPED EPIC Pickleball Paddle is the Selkirk Pickleball updated AMPED version of the EPIC Pickleball Paddle. Featuring the same FiberFlex paddle face, X5 Core Technology and EdgeSentry Low-profile edge guard found on the AMPED INVIKTA and S2, the AMPED EPIC sets itself apart with its perfectly proportioned hitting area and longer paddle handle. Featuring a 5.25″ paddle handle, the AMPED EPIC is perfect for two-handed players and has a large hitting area with oversized sweet-spot that provides you with great control over the pickleball. In addition, the AMPED EPIC features brighter and more dynamic paddle graphics and EdgeSentry technology that helps to improve performance, stability and durability on-court.

If you are sold on the Selkirk AMPED Series and deciding between the INVIKTA, S2 and EPIC paddles then it really comes down to how your like your paddle proportions. For the perfect balance between paddle length and sweet-spot, pick the Selkirk AMPED EPIC – you will get a great balance between power, control, and performance. Check out our complete Selkirk AMPED EPIC Pickleball Paddle review to find out everything you need to know about the AMPED EPIC before you buy.

Paddle Face & Edge Guard

The Selkirk AMPED EPIC Pickleball Paddle face utilizes Selkirk’s FiberFlex technology. FiberFlex stands for Selkirk’s Fiberglass paddle surface that has been specially designed to provide enhanced control and spin when you hit the pickleball. The AMPED EPIC’s sleek hitting surface allows you to effortless dampen opponent spin, while ball cushioning technology built into the paddle face allows you to react to opponent shots by applying your own enhanced spin and ball-rotation when you return the ball. On top of this, the EPIC features a large, oversized sweet-spot that is lightyears ahead of the previous EPIC paddle. The sweet-spot built into the AMPED EPIC gives you the ability to finesse the pickleball back over the net while ensuring you get consistency in your pickleball shots regardless of shot-selection.

The AMPED EPIC paddle is protected by Selkirk’s Low-profile EdgeSentry Edge Guard. The lightweight EdgeSentry technology is durable, well-balanced and helps to dampen vibrations in the paddle when striking the pickleball. In fact, the entire AMPED Series was designed to reduce the amplitude a frequency of vibrational waves in the paddle, helping to reduce the impact on tennis elbow.

If you are looking for a top-level pickleball paddle that is perfectly balanced to provide power, control and performance then any of the Selkirk AMPED Series paddles will work for you – if you want a paddle that is beautifully proportioned with a longer handle, then choose the Selkirk AMPED EPIC.

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Paddle Core

The Selkirk AMPED EPIC Pickleball Paddle core features the now-famous Selkirk X5 Core. Developed using a polypropylene honeycomb core, the AMPED EPIC is built to produce power when you need it. Thicker than other polypropylene cores, the X5 core features torque suppression that helps to reduce miss-hits and unforced errors when you make off-center hits, as well as vibration dampening to reduce the effects of tennis elbow. When it comes to the Selkirk AMPED range, you are guaranteed a pickleball paddle that is both powerful and controlled – the Selkirk AMPED EPIC Pickleball Paddle is no different.

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Dimensions & Weight

The Selkirk AMPED EPIC Pickleball Paddle is a versatile paddle that comes in two different weight options. There is a LITE paddle that weighs between 7.3 – 7.7 ounces, and a middleweight paddle that weighs between 7.8 – 8.4 ounces. This versatility means the AMPED EPIC can suit players who prefer a lighter or heavier pickleball paddle. The heavier paddle will give you more power out on the court, while the lightweight option is easier to move with for reactive players who prefer to play quickly at the net. The Selkirk AMPED EPIC measured 15.75″ long and has an 8″ wide paddle face. This gives you a brilliantly proportioned pickleball paddle that is aerodynamic, yet provides you with everything you need to reach for the pickleball or block hard opponent shots.

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Handle & Grip

The Selkirk AMPED EPIC Pickleball Paddle is perfect for tennis converts or anyone who loves a longer paddle handle for two-handed shots. The AMPED EPIC paddle handle is 5.25″ long, which is longer than the AMPED S2, with a grip circumference of 4.25″ – like the rest of the AMPED EPIC, this makes for a very well proportioned and balanced pickleball paddle. The grip on the AMPED EPIC is Selkirk’s cushioned and comfortable paddle grip for supreme hold and comfort. Featuring a perforated surface and padded cushioning, the grip is both comfortable to hold and brilliant at drawing moisture away from your palm during gameplay.

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Selkirk AMPED EPIC Pickleball Paddle Review Summary

The Selkirk AMPED EPIC Pickleball Paddle is well-worth your attention. Featuring a longer paddle design than the Selkirk AMPED S2, the Selkirk AMPED EPIC is arguably Selkirk’s best-proportioned paddle. The 15.75″ paddle length, combined with the 5.25″ paddle handle gives you amazing reach and leverage on-court, while the X5 core and the FiberFlex face, like other AMPED paddles, provides power, control, and performance. If you are looking for a pickleball paddle with a brilliant sweet-spot, vibration control, and torque suppression that gives you an even and consistent feel every time you strike the ball, then you will love the Selkirk AMPED EPIC. Available in five unique colors, the AMPED EPIC also looks unbelievable on the court, standing out as one of the best looking paddles on the market.

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