ONIX Evoke Premier Pro vs Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta
Both paddles measured on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA test. 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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Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 85Power88
- 82Control80
- 84Spin78
- 80Forgiveness84
- 82Sweet spot84
- 80Stability86
- 74Maneuverability72
- 84Pop90
- 78Touch76
- 80Consistency80
- 72Swing weight76
- 74Twist weight84
- 56Launch angle62
- 84Plow through86
- 70Softness72
ONIX Evoke Premier Pro vs Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta specs
Every measured spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.
| Spec | ONIX Evoke Premier Pro | Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $180 | $100 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 80.6 | 81.9 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8.2 | 8 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 112 | 115 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.4 | 6.4 |
| Shape | standard | elongated |
| Face length(in) | 15.9 | 16.5 |
| Face width(in) | 8 | 7.5 |
| Handle length(in) | 5 | 5 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Raw carbon fiber with Atomic 13 grit | FiberFlex+ fiberglass with ProSpin+ micro texture |
| Core material | Thermoformed polypropylene | X5+ honeycomb with FlexFoam perimeter |
ONIX Evoke Premier Pro verdict
Onix finally thermoformed the Evoke. It hits noticeably harder than the standard Premier while keeping the wide standard shape that made the original forgiving.
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
Measured on the same 15-trait test, the clearest separation is twist weight: Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta scores 84 against 74 for ONIX Evoke Premier Pro — a 10-point gap. They are effectively level on power, control, sweet spot, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta is $80 cheaper at $100.
Twist weight
Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta leads by 10 points (84 vs 74).
Spin
ONIX Evoke Premier Pro leads by 6 points (84 vs 78).
Stability
Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta leads by 6 points (86 vs 80).
Pop
Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta leads by 6 points (90 vs 84).
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 a narrow pick at this level — twist weight 84 vs 74, forgiveness 84 vs 80, stability 86 vs 80. Twist weight 6.4 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Twist weight
- Forgiveness
- Stability
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (79.3 vs 80.4 on the weighted index). Take Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta and keep the $80.
- Spin
- Control
- Maneuverability
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (80.6 vs 81.7 on the weighted index). Take Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta and keep the $80.
- 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 74, softness 72 vs 70, forgiveness 84 vs 80. Its 16 mm X5+ honeycomb with FlexFoam perimeter core at 8 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Twist weight
- Softness
- Forgiveness
Which one should you buy?
Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta
Take Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta if you want twist weight (+10), stability (+6), 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 →ONIX Evoke Premier Pro
Take ONIX Evoke Premier Pro if you want spin (+6). Its swing weight of 112 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the ONIX Evoke Premier Pro review →Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta vs ONIX Evoke Premier Pro FAQ
- Which is better, the Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta or the ONIX Evoke Premier Pro?
- Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (81.9 vs 80.6), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — twist weight — Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta leads by 10 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- ONIX Evoke Premier Pro, 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 Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta or the ONIX Evoke Premier Pro?
- Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta measures 88 on power against 85 for ONIX Evoke Premier Pro. 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?
- ONIX Evoke Premier Pro at 82 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?
- ONIX Evoke Premier Pro scores 84 for spin off its Raw carbon fiber with Atomic 13 grit face, against 78 for the FiberFlex+ fiberglass with ProSpin+ micro texture face on Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta. In practice a 6-point gap is noticeable on third-shot drives.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta, with 6.4 twist weight against 6.4. Higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle, and Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta carries the higher forgiveness score (84) as a result.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta costs $100, $80 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?
- Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta: 16 mm X5+ honeycomb with FlexFoam perimeter core with a FiberFlex+ fiberglass with ProSpin+ micro texture face. ONIX Evoke Premier Pro: 16 mm Thermoformed polypropylene core with a Raw carbon fiber with Atomic 13 grit face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta, at 5 in of handle against 5 in. Anything under 5.25 in forces you to choke the bottom hand onto the face bevel.
- 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. Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta rewards a repeatable swing and can feel unstable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta at 8 oz against 8.2 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 ONIX Evoke Premier Pro 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 10 points; everything else is within 6 points. At $100 vs $180, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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