Engage Pursuit Pro MX 12.7 vs Selkirk Omni Elongated 16
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. Selkirk Omni Elongated 16 takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Quick answer
Selkirk Omni Elongated 16 edges it on the overall Paddle IQ score (79.7 vs 77), but the two split the scored categories — pick on the one trait you care about most.
Power
Too close to call
87 vs 85
Spin
90 vs 76
Control
89 vs 82
Forgiveness
80 vs 70
Hand speed
Too close to call
112 vs 112 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
$80 at IQ 77 vs $300 at IQ 79.7
Overall pick: Selkirk Omni Elongated 16 · $300 · IQ 79.7
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 85Power87
- 82Control89
- 90Spin76
- 70Forgiveness80
- 68Sweet spot79
- 73Stability73
- 76Maneuverability76
- 79Pop75
- 85Touch92
- 75Consistency81
- 69Swing weight69
- 59Twist weight59
- 51Launch angle50
- 79Plow through79
- 82Softness84
Engage Pursuit Pro MX 12.7 vs Selkirk Omni Elongated 16 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 Omni Elongated 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $80 — better | $300 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 77 | 79.7 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8.25 | 8.25 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 12.7 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 112 | 112 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Shape | elongated | elongated |
| Face length(in) | 16.5 | 16.5 |
| Face width(in) | 7.5 | 7.45 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.75 | 5.8 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.375 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Raw Toray T700 Carbon Fiber | InfiniGrit® Durable Spin Texture |
| Core material | Control Pro Black Polymer Core | ReactCore™ (PureFoam™ + Double-Ring Technology) |
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 Omni Elongated 16 verdict
ReactCore's foam-and-ring build makes the elongated Omni unusually stable for its 16.5 in length, and the 5.8 in handle is the longest in the database.
The verdict
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is spin: Engage Pursuit Pro MX 12.7 scores 90 against 76 for Selkirk Omni Elongated 16 — a 14-point gap. They are effectively level on power, softness, launch angle, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Engage Pursuit Pro MX 12.7 is $220 cheaper at $80.
Spin
Engage Pursuit Pro MX 12.7 leads by 14 points (90 vs 76).
Sweet spot
Selkirk Omni Elongated 16 leads by 11 points (79 vs 68).
Forgiveness
Selkirk Omni Elongated 16 leads by 10 points (80 vs 70).
Control
Selkirk Omni Elongated 16 leads by 7 points (89 vs 82).
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 Omni Elongated 16
Selkirk Omni Elongated 16 is the clearer pick at this level — sweet spot 79 vs 68, forgiveness 80 vs 70, consistency 81 vs 75. Twist weight 5.9 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Sweet spot
- Forgiveness
- Consistency
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (81 vs 82.7 on the weighted index). Take Engage Pursuit Pro MX 12.7 and keep the $220.
- Forgiveness
- Control
- Touch
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (83.5 vs 83.1 on the weighted index). Take Engage Pursuit Pro MX 12.7 and keep the $220.
- Spin
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Selkirk Omni Elongated 16
Selkirk Omni Elongated 16 is a narrow pick at this level — forgiveness 80 vs 70, softness 84 vs 82. Its 16 mm ReactCore™ (PureFoam™ + Double-Ring Technology) core at 8.25 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Forgiveness
- Softness
Which one should you buy?
Engage Pursuit Pro MX 12.7
Take Engage Pursuit Pro MX 12.7 if you want spin (+14), pop (+4). 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 Omni Elongated 16
Take Selkirk Omni Elongated 16 if you want sweet spot (+11), forgiveness (+10), control (+7). Its swing weight of 112 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Selkirk Omni Elongated 16 review →Engage Pursuit Pro MX 12.7 vs Selkirk Omni Elongated 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the Engage Pursuit Pro MX 12.7 or the Selkirk Omni Elongated 16?
- Selkirk Omni Elongated 16 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (79.7 vs 77), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — spin — Engage Pursuit Pro MX 12.7 leads by 14 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both swing at 112 kg·cm², and 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 Omni Elongated 16?
- Selkirk Omni Elongated 16 scores 87 for power against 85 for Engage Pursuit Pro MX 12.7. That comes from a 16 mm ReactCore™ (PureFoam™ + Double-Ring Technology) core swinging at 112 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- Selkirk Omni Elongated 16 at 89 versus 82. 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?
- Engage Pursuit Pro MX 12.7 scores 90 for spin off its Raw Toray T700 Carbon Fiber face, against 76 for the InfiniGrit® Durable Spin Texture face on Selkirk Omni Elongated 16. In practice a 14-point gap is noticeable on third-shot drives.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Selkirk Omni Elongated 16, with the higher forgiveness score (80 vs 70). Twist weight is identical at 5.9, so the gap comes from sweet-spot size and face stability rather than resistance to twisting.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- Engage Pursuit Pro MX 12.7 costs $80, $220 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 Omni Elongated 16: 16 mm ReactCore™ (PureFoam™ + Double-Ring Technology) core with an InfiniGrit® Durable Spin Texture face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Selkirk Omni Elongated 16, at 5.8 in of handle against 5.75 in. Anything under 5.25 in forces you to choke the bottom hand onto the face bevel, which Selkirk Omni Elongated 16 avoids.
- Which one is better for beginners?
- Selkirk Omni Elongated 16 is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 80 and sweet spot 79 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?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both are listed at 8.25 oz with the same 112 kg·cm² swing weight.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Engage Pursuit Pro MX 12.7 to the Selkirk Omni Elongated 16?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Engage Pursuit Pro MX 12.7 leads on spin by 14 points; everything else is within 11 points. At $80 vs $300, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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