Engage Pursuit Pro MX 12.7 vs Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Quick answer
Engage Pursuit Pro MX 12.7 wins this matchup for most players: it takes spin, hand speed and value on Paddle DNA against the Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta, which costs $100.
Power
Too close to call
88 vs 85
Spin
90 vs 78
Control
Too close to call
82 vs 80
Forgiveness
84 vs 70
Hand speed
112 vs 115 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
$80 at IQ 77 vs $100 at IQ 81.9
Overall pick: Engage Pursuit Pro MX 12.7 · $80 · IQ 77
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 85Power88
- 82Control80
- 90Spin78
- 70Forgiveness84
- 68Sweet spot84
- 73Stability86
- 76Maneuverability72
- 79Pop90
- 85Touch76
- 75Consistency80
- 69Swing weight76
- 59Twist weight84
- 51Launch angle62
- 79Plow through86
- 82Softness72
Engage Pursuit Pro MX 12.7 vs Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta specs
Every spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.
| Spec | Engage Pursuit Pro MX 12.7 | Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $80 — better | $100 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 77 | 81.9 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8.25 | 8 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 12.7 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 112 | 115 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 5.9 | 6.4 — better |
| Shape | elongated | elongated |
| Face length(in) | 16.5 | 16.5 |
| Face width(in) | 7.5 | 7.5 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.75 | 5 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.375 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Raw Toray T700 Carbon Fiber | FiberFlex+ fiberglass with ProSpin+ micro texture |
| Core material | Control Pro Black Polymer Core | X5+ honeycomb with FlexFoam perimeter |
Engage Pursuit Pro MX 12.7 verdict
A thin 12.7 mm elongated build with a soft Control Pro core — an unusual pairing that produces quick hands and a low launch instead of the usual thin-core pop.
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
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is twist weight: Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta scores 84 against 59 for Engage Pursuit Pro MX 12.7 — a 25-point gap. They are effectively level on power, control, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Engage Pursuit Pro MX 12.7 is $20 cheaper at $80.
Twist weight
Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta leads by 25 points (84 vs 59).
Sweet spot
Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta leads by 16 points (84 vs 68).
Forgiveness
Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta leads by 14 points (84 vs 70).
Stability
Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta leads by 13 points (86 vs 73).
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 the clearer pick at this level — twist weight 84 vs 59, sweet spot 84 vs 68, forgiveness 84 vs 70. Twist weight 6.4 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Twist weight
- Sweet spot
- Forgiveness
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (81 vs 79.3 on the weighted index). Take Engage Pursuit Pro MX 12.7 and keep the $20.
- Spin
- Touch
- Maneuverability
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Engage Pursuit Pro MX 12.7
Engage Pursuit Pro MX 12.7 is a narrow pick at this level — spin 90 vs 78, touch 85 vs 76, maneuverability 76 vs 72. Swing weight 112 kg·cm² is what carries that through contact.
- Spin
- Touch
- Maneuverability
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta
Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta is a narrow pick at this level — twist weight 84 vs 59, forgiveness 84 vs 70. Its 16 mm X5+ honeycomb with FlexFoam perimeter core at 8 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Twist weight
- Forgiveness
Which one should you buy?
Engage Pursuit Pro MX 12.7
Take Engage Pursuit Pro MX 12.7 if you want spin (+12), softness (+10), touch (+9). Its swing weight of 112 kg·cm² and 12.7 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Engage Pursuit Pro MX 12.7 review →Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta
Take Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta if you want twist weight (+25), sweet spot (+16), forgiveness (+14). Its swing weight of 115 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta review →Engage Pursuit Pro MX 12.7 vs Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta FAQ
- Which is better, the Engage Pursuit Pro MX 12.7 or the Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta?
- Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (81.9 vs 77), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — twist weight — Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta leads by 25 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Engage Pursuit Pro MX 12.7, at 112 kg·cm² swing weight against 115 for Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta. Lower swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the Engage Pursuit Pro MX 12.7 or the Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta?
- Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta scores 88 for power against 85 for Engage Pursuit Pro MX 12.7. That comes from a 16 mm X5+ honeycomb with FlexFoam perimeter core swinging at 115 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- Engage Pursuit Pro MX 12.7 at 82 versus 80. Its 12.7 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?
- Engage Pursuit Pro MX 12.7 scores 90 for spin off its Raw Toray T700 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?
- Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta, with the higher forgiveness score (84 vs 70). Its 6.4 twist weight against 5.9 is what drives it — higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- Engage Pursuit Pro MX 12.7 costs $80, $20 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?
- Engage Pursuit Pro MX 12.7: 12.7 mm Control Pro Black Polymer Core with a Raw Toray T700 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?
- Engage Pursuit Pro MX 12.7, at 5.75 in of handle against 5 in. Anything under 5.25 in forces you to choke the bottom hand onto the face bevel, which Engage Pursuit Pro MX 12.7 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. Engage Pursuit Pro MX 12.7 rewards a repeatable swing and can feel less stable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta at 8 oz against 8.25 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (115 vs 112) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Engage Pursuit Pro MX 12.7 to the Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta leads on twist weight by 25 points; everything else is within 16 points. At $80 vs $100, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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