JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 vs Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Quick answer
JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 edges it on the overall Paddle IQ score (85.6 vs 81.9), but the two split the scored categories — pick on the one trait you care about most.
Power
Too close to call
88 vs 88
Spin
90 vs 78
Control
86 vs 80
Forgiveness
Too close to call
84 vs 84
Hand speed
115 vs 118 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
$100 at IQ 81.9 vs $250 at IQ 85.6
Overall pick: JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 · $250 · IQ 85.6
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 88Power88
- 86Control80
- 90Spin78
- 84Forgiveness84
- 86Sweet spot84
- 88Stability86
- 72Maneuverability72
- 84Pop90
- 84Touch76
- 88Consistency80
- 78Swing weight76
- 84Twist weight84
- 54Launch angle62
- 88Plow through86
- 72Softness72
JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 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 | JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 | Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $250 | $100 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 85.6 — better | 81.9 |
| Weight(oz) | 8.3 | 8 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 118 | 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) | 7.5 | 7.5 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.5 | 5 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Raw Toray T700 carbon | FiberFlex+ fiberglass with ProSpin+ micro texture |
| Core material | Propulsion Core with foam edge | X5+ honeycomb with FlexFoam perimeter |
JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 verdict
JOOLA's tennis-convert paddle. The 5.5 in handle, 118 swing weight and plow-through 88 reward a full swing, and spin 90 keeps those heavy drives 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
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is spin: JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 scores 90 against 78 for Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta — a 12-point gap. They are effectively level on sweet spot, stability, swing weight, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta is $150 cheaper at $100.
Spin
JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 leads by 12 points (90 vs 78).
Touch
JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 leads by 8 points (84 vs 76).
Consistency
JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 leads by 8 points (88 vs 80).
Launch angle
Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta leads by 8 points (62 vs 54).
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
JOOLA Agassi Pro 16
JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 is a narrow pick at this level — consistency 88 vs 80, sweet spot 86 vs 84, control 86 vs 80. Twist weight 6.6 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Consistency
- Sweet spot
- Control
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
JOOLA Agassi Pro 16
JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 is a narrow pick at this level — spin 90 vs 78, control 86 vs 80, touch 84 vs 76. At 118 kg·cm² swing weight it stays quick enough for hands battles.
- Spin
- Control
- Touch
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
JOOLA Agassi Pro 16
JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 is a narrow pick at this level — spin 90 vs 78, touch 84 vs 76, control 86 vs 80. Swing weight 118 kg·cm² is what carries that through contact.
- Spin
- Touch
- Control
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (77.5 vs 77.5 on the weighted index). Take Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta and keep the $150.
Which one should you buy?
JOOLA Agassi Pro 16
Take JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 if you want spin (+12), touch (+8), consistency (+8). Its swing weight of 118 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 review →Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta
Take Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta if you want launch angle (+8), pop (+6). Its swing weight of 115 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta review →JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 vs Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta FAQ
- Which is better, the JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 or the Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta?
- JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (85.6 vs 81.9), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — spin — JOOLA Agassi Pro 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 118 for JOOLA Agassi Pro 16. Lower swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 or the Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both score 88 for power.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 at 86 versus 80. 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?
- JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 scores 90 for spin off its Raw Toray T700 carbon 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?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both score 84 on forgiveness despite twist weights of 6.6 and 6.4.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta costs $100, $150 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?
- JOOLA Agassi Pro 16: 16 mm Propulsion Core with foam edge core with a Raw Toray T700 carbon 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?
- JOOLA Agassi Pro 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 JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 avoids.
- Which one is better for beginners?
- JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 84 and sweet spot 86 mean fewer mishits while your contact point is still inconsistent. Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta 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 8.3 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (115 vs 118) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta to the JOOLA Agassi Pro 16?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 leads on spin by 12 points; everything else is within 8 points. At $250 vs $100, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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