Engage Pursuit Pro MX 12.7 vs Selkirk Omni Elongated 16
Both paddles measured on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA test. Selkirk Omni Elongated 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
- 85Power87
- 82Control89
- 90Spin76
- 70Forgiveness80
- 68Sweet spot79
- 73Stability73
- 76Maneuverability76
- 79Pop75
- 85Touch92
- 75Consistency81
- 69Swing weight69
- 59Twist weight59
- 51Launch angle50
- 79Plow through79
- 82Softness84
Specs
| $80 | Price | $300 |
|---|---|---|
| 12.7 mm | Core | 16 mm |
| 8.25 oz | Weight | 8.25 oz |
| 112 | Swing weight | 112 |
| 5.9 | Twist weight | 5.9 |
| elongated | Shape | elongated |
| Raw Toray T700 Carbon Fiber | Surface | InfiniGrit® Durable Spin Texture |
| 5.75 in | Handle | 5.8 in |
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
Measured on the same 15-trait test, 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 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?
- Engage Pursuit Pro MX 12.7, at 112 kg·cm² swing weight against 112 for Selkirk Omni Elongated 16. 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 Omni Elongated 16?
- Selkirk Omni Elongated 16 measures 87 on 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?
- Engage Pursuit Pro MX 12.7, with 5.9 twist weight against 5.9. Higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle, and Selkirk Omni Elongated 16 carries the higher forgiveness score (80) as a result.
- 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 core with a Raw Toray T700 Carbon Fiber face. Selkirk Omni Elongated 16: 16 mm ReactCore™ (PureFoam™ + Double-Ring Technology) core with a 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. Selkirk Omni Elongated 16 rewards a repeatable swing and can feel unstable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- Engage Pursuit Pro MX 12.7 at 8.25 oz against 8.25 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (112 vs 112) is what you feel mid-rally.
- 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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