11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 vs Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta
Both paddles measured on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA test. 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 92Power88
- 78Control80
- 90Spin78
- 82Forgiveness84
- 82Sweet spot84
- 84Stability86
- 74Maneuverability72
- 90Pop90
- 72Touch76
- 80Consistency80
- 76Swing weight76
- 80Twist weight84
- 60Launch angle62
- 88Plow through86
- 60Softness72
11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 vs Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta specs
Every measured spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.
| Spec | 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 | Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $200 | $100 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 82.3 — better | 81.9 |
| Weight(oz) | 8.3 | 8 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 116 | 115 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.6 — better | 6.4 |
| Shape | elongated | elongated |
| Face length(in) | 16.5 | 16.5 |
| Face width(in) | 7.4 | 7.5 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.5 | 5 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Raw carbon fiber | FiberFlex+ fiberglass with ProSpin+ micro texture |
| Core material | Thermoformed polypropylene with foam | X5+ honeycomb with FlexFoam perimeter |
11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 verdict
A pure drive paddle. Power 92, pop 90 and plow-through 88 put it in the top tier for pace, and spin 90 means those drives still dip inside the baseline.
Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta verdict
Fiberglass instead of carbon means more pop and less bite. At $100 the Pro Air Invikta is the cheapest way into elongated Selkirk power, as long as you do not need a raw-carbon spin number.
The verdict
Measured on the same 15-trait test, the clearest separation is spin: 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 scores 90 against 78 for Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta — a 12-point gap. They are effectively level on control, forgiveness, sweet spot, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta is $100 cheaper at $100.
Spin
11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 leads by 12 points (90 vs 78).
Softness
Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta leads by 12 points (72 vs 60).
Power
11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 leads by 4 points (92 vs 88).
Touch
Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta leads by 4 points (76 vs 72).
Which one is right for your level?
Each call below re-weights the Paddle DNA traits that matter at that level, so the winner can differ from the overall pick.
Beginner
New to 3.0 — still building a consistent contact point
Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta
Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta is a narrow pick at this level — twist weight 84 vs 80, forgiveness 84 vs 82, sweet spot 84 vs 82. Twist weight 6.4 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Twist weight
- Forgiveness
- Sweet spot
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (81.1 vs 79.3 on the weighted index). Take Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta and keep the $100.
- Spin
- Power
- Maneuverability
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
11SIX24 Vantage Power 16
11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 is a narrow pick at this level — spin 90 vs 78, power 92 vs 88, plow through 88 vs 86. Swing weight 116 kg·cm² is what carries that through contact.
- Spin
- Power
- Plow through
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta
Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta is the clearer pick at this level — softness 72 vs 60, twist weight 84 vs 80, forgiveness 84 vs 82. Its 16 mm X5+ honeycomb with FlexFoam perimeter core at 8 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Softness
- Twist weight
- Forgiveness
Which one should you buy?
11SIX24 Vantage Power 16
Take 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 if you want spin (+12), power (+4). Its swing weight of 116 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 review →Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta
Take Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta if you want softness (+12), touch (+4), twist weight (+4). Its swing weight of 115 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta review →11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 vs Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta FAQ
- Which is better, the 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 or the Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta?
- 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (82.3 vs 81.9), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — spin — 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 leads by 12 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta, at 115 kg·cm² swing weight against 116 for 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16. Lower swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 or the Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta?
- 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 measures 92 on power against 88 for Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta. That comes from a 16 mm Thermoformed polypropylene with foam core swinging at 116 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta at 80 versus 78. Its 16 mm core holds the ball on the face slightly longer, which is what makes resets and dinks land shorter.
- Which paddle spins the ball more?
- 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 scores 90 for spin off its Raw carbon fiber face, against 78 for the FiberFlex+ fiberglass with ProSpin+ micro texture face on Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta. In practice a 12-point gap is noticeable on third-shot drives.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16, with 6.6 twist weight against 6.4. Higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle, and Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta carries the higher forgiveness score (84) as a result.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta costs $100, $100 less. Whether that gap is worth closing depends on whether you actually use the traits it trades away — check the head-to-head DNA bars above before paying up.
- Do they use the same core and face?
- 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16: 16 mm Thermoformed polypropylene with foam core with a Raw carbon fiber face. Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta: 16 mm X5+ honeycomb with FlexFoam perimeter core with a FiberFlex+ fiberglass with ProSpin+ micro texture face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16, at 5.5 in of handle against 5 in. Anything under 5.25 in forces you to choke the bottom hand onto the face bevel, which 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 avoids.
- Which one is better for beginners?
- Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 84 and sweet spot 84 mean fewer mishits while your contact point is still inconsistent. 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 rewards a repeatable swing and can feel unstable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta at 8 oz against 8.3 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (115 vs 116) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta to the 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 leads on spin by 12 points; everything else is within 12 points. At $200 vs $100, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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