JOOLA Radius CGS 16 vs Selkirk LUXX Control Air Invikta
Both paddles measured on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA test. JOOLA Radius CGS 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
- 79Power80
- 91Control92
- 88Spin88
- 90Forgiveness84
- 92Sweet spot84
- 86Stability88
- 78Maneuverability74
- 74Pop76
- 89Touch92
- 88Consistency90
- 68Swing weight74
- 82Twist weight82
- 50Launch angle46
- 78Plow through84
- 82Softness86
JOOLA Radius CGS 16 vs Selkirk LUXX Control Air Invikta specs
Every measured spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.
| Spec | JOOLA Radius CGS 16 | Selkirk LUXX Control Air Invikta |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $230 — better | $250 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 86.1 — better | 85.6 |
| Weight(oz) | 8.1 | 8.2 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 108 | 114 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.8 — better | 6.5 |
| Shape | widebody | elongated |
| Face length(in) | 15.9 | 16.5 |
| Face width(in) | 8.1 | 7.375 |
| Handle length(in) | 5 | 5.5 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Charged Surface Technology carbon | Florek carbon fiber |
| Core material | Reactive Polymer Core | X5 polypropylene honeycomb |
JOOLA Radius CGS 16 verdict
JOOLA's widebody answer to the elongated arms race. The extra face width buys one of the largest measured sweet spots in the lineup, and the twist weight is high enough that mishits still come back deep.
Selkirk LUXX Control Air Invikta verdict
The Invikta shape of Selkirk's control flagship. Control 92 and touch 92 with elongated reach — the trade is a 114 swing weight that punishes late hands.
The verdict
Measured on the same 15-trait test, the clearest separation is sweet spot: JOOLA Radius CGS 16 scores 92 against 84 for Selkirk LUXX Control Air Invikta — a 8-point gap. They are effectively level on touch, stability, pop, so those traits should not decide the purchase. JOOLA Radius CGS 16 is $20 cheaper at $230.
Sweet spot
JOOLA Radius CGS 16 leads by 8 points (92 vs 84).
Forgiveness
JOOLA Radius CGS 16 leads by 6 points (90 vs 84).
Swing weight
Selkirk LUXX Control Air Invikta leads by 6 points (74 vs 68).
Plow through
Selkirk LUXX Control Air Invikta leads by 6 points (84 vs 78).
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 Radius CGS 16
JOOLA Radius CGS 16 is a narrow pick at this level — sweet spot 92 vs 84, forgiveness 90 vs 84. Twist weight 6.8 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Sweet spot
- Forgiveness
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (86 vs 85.4 on the weighted index). Take JOOLA Radius CGS 16 and keep the $20.
- Forgiveness
- Maneuverability
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (83.8 vs 85.1 on the weighted index). Take JOOLA Radius CGS 16 and keep the $20.
- Plow through
- Touch
- Power
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (84.2 vs 84.7 on the weighted index). Take JOOLA Radius CGS 16 and keep the $20.
- Softness
Which one should you buy?
JOOLA Radius CGS 16
Take JOOLA Radius CGS 16 if you want sweet spot (+8), forgiveness (+6), maneuverability (+4). Its swing weight of 108 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the JOOLA Radius CGS 16 review →Selkirk LUXX Control Air Invikta
Take Selkirk LUXX Control Air Invikta if you want swing weight (+6), plow through (+6), softness (+4). Its swing weight of 114 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Selkirk LUXX Control Air Invikta review →JOOLA Radius CGS 16 vs Selkirk LUXX Control Air Invikta FAQ
- Which is better, the JOOLA Radius CGS 16 or the Selkirk LUXX Control Air Invikta?
- JOOLA Radius CGS 16 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (86.1 vs 85.6), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — sweet spot — JOOLA Radius CGS 16 leads by 8 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- JOOLA Radius CGS 16, at 108 kg·cm² swing weight against 114 for Selkirk LUXX Control Air Invikta. Lower swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the JOOLA Radius CGS 16 or the Selkirk LUXX Control Air Invikta?
- Selkirk LUXX Control Air Invikta measures 80 on power against 79 for JOOLA Radius CGS 16. That comes from a 16 mm X5 polypropylene honeycomb core swinging at 114 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- Selkirk LUXX Control Air Invikta at 92 versus 91. 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 Radius CGS 16 scores 88 for spin off its Charged Surface Technology carbon face, against 88 for the Florek carbon fiber face on Selkirk LUXX Control Air Invikta. In practice a 0-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- JOOLA Radius CGS 16, with 6.8 twist weight against 6.5. Higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle, and JOOLA Radius CGS 16 carries the higher forgiveness score (90) as a result.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- JOOLA Radius CGS 16 costs $230, $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?
- JOOLA Radius CGS 16: 16 mm Reactive Polymer Core core with a Charged Surface Technology carbon face. Selkirk LUXX Control Air Invikta: 16 mm X5 polypropylene honeycomb core with a Florek carbon fiber face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Selkirk LUXX Control Air Invikta, 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 Selkirk LUXX Control Air Invikta avoids.
- Which one is better for beginners?
- JOOLA Radius CGS 16 is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 90 and sweet spot 92 mean fewer mishits while your contact point is still inconsistent. Selkirk LUXX Control Air Invikta rewards a repeatable swing and can feel unstable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- JOOLA Radius CGS 16 at 8.1 oz against 8.2 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (108 vs 114) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Selkirk LUXX Control Air Invikta to the JOOLA Radius CGS 16?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. JOOLA Radius CGS 16 leads on sweet spot by 8 points; everything else is within 6 points. At $230 vs $250, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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