ONIX Evoke Premier vs Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. 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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Quick answer
Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta wins this matchup for most players: it takes power and value on Paddle DNA against the ONIX Evoke Premier, which costs $180.
Power
88 vs 83
Spin
Too close to call
78 vs 78
Control
84 vs 80
Forgiveness
Too close to call
84 vs 84
Hand speed
Too close to call
113 vs 115 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
$100 at IQ 81.9 vs $180 at IQ 81.7
Overall pick: Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta · $100 · IQ 81.9
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 83Power88
- 84Control80
- 78Spin78
- 84Forgiveness84
- 85Sweet spot84
- 83Stability86
- 76Maneuverability72
- 82Pop90
- 80Touch76
- 82Consistency80
- 68Swing weight76
- 80Twist weight84
- 60Launch angle62
- 78Plow through86
- 78Softness72
ONIX Evoke Premier 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 | ONIX Evoke Premier | Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $180 | $100 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 81.7 | 81.9 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8.2 | 8 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 113 | 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 | Textured carbon | FiberFlex+ fiberglass with ProSpin+ micro texture |
| Core material | Precision polymer | X5+ honeycomb with FlexFoam perimeter |
ONIX Evoke Premier verdict
An underrated standard-shape all-rounder. It rewards players who make clean contact in the middle of the face and does nothing badly.
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 pop: Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta scores 90 against 82 for ONIX Evoke Premier — an 8-point gap. They are effectively level on stability, consistency, launch angle, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta is $80 cheaper at $100.
Pop
Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta leads by 8 points (90 vs 82).
Swing weight
Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta leads by 8 points (76 vs 68).
Plow through
Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta leads by 8 points (86 vs 78).
Softness
ONIX Evoke Premier leads by 6 points (78 vs 72).
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
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (83.4 vs 83.2 on the weighted index). Take Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta and keep the $80.
- Twist weight
- 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 80.7 on the weighted index). Take Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta and keep the $80.
- Control
- Maneuverability
- Touch
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (80.6 vs 79.9 on the weighted index). Take Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta and keep the $80.
- Plow through
- Power
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
ONIX Evoke Premier
ONIX Evoke Premier is a narrow pick at this level — softness 78 vs 72. Its 16 mm Precision polymer core at 8.2 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Softness
Which one should you buy?
Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta
Take Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta if you want pop (+8), swing weight (+8), plow through (+8). 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
Take ONIX Evoke Premier if you want softness (+6), control (+4), maneuverability (+4). Its swing weight of 113 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the ONIX Evoke Premier review →Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta vs ONIX Evoke Premier FAQ
- Which is better, the Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta or the ONIX Evoke Premier?
- Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (81.9 vs 81.7), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — pop — Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta leads by 8 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- ONIX Evoke Premier, at 113 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?
- Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta scores 88 for power against 83 for ONIX Evoke Premier. 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 at 84 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?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both score 78 for spin.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both score 84 on forgiveness, off the same 6.4 twist weight.
- 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: 16 mm Precision polymer core with a Textured carbon face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both run a 5 in handle, short enough that either forces the bottom hand up 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. ONIX Evoke Premier 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 8.2 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (115 vs 113) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the ONIX Evoke Premier to the Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta leads on pop by 8 points; everything else is within 8 points. At $100 vs $180, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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