Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta vs Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Quick answer
Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm wins this matchup for most players: it takes spin and control on Paddle DNA against the Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta, which costs $100.
Power
Too close to call
90 vs 88
Spin
Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm
88 vs 78
Control
Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm
84 vs 80
Forgiveness
Too close to call
84 vs 82
Hand speed
Too close to call
115 vs 116 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
Too close to call
$100 at IQ 81.9 vs $109.99 at IQ 84.1
Overall pick: Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm · $109.99 · IQ 84.1
Paddle DNA head-to-head
Estimated scores: the Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm Paddle DNA is our estimate from published specs, not a sourced profile.
- 88Power90
- 80Control84
- 78Spin88
- 84Forgiveness82
- 84Sweet spot83
- 86Stability83
- 72Maneuverability77
- 90Pop88
- 76Touch85
- 80Consistency84
- 76Swing weight74
- 84Twist weight79
- 62Launch angle59
- 86Plow through85
- 72Softness80
Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta vs Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm specs
Every spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.
| Spec | Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta | Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $100 — better | $109.99 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 81.9 | 84.1 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8 | 7.85 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 115 | 116 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.4 — better | 6.2 |
| 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 | 4.125 |
| Surface | FiberFlex+ fiberglass with ProSpin+ micro texture | QuadFiber carbon layup with PermaGritNano |
| Core material | X5+ honeycomb with FlexFoam perimeter | Generation 4 Turbo Foam (EPP) |
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.
Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm verdict
A lower-price elongated power design with listed swing weight 116, quicker handling than Cannon’s nominal 122, and similar twist-weight territory. Turbo Foam and QuadFiber target power with dwell and touch; our DNA is estimated, not a measured same-lab comparison.
The verdict
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is spin: Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm scores 88 against 78 for Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta — a 10-point gap. They are effectively level on stability, launch angle, power, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Price is close enough ($100 vs $109.99) that it should not break the tie.
Spin
Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm leads by 10 points (88 vs 78).
Touch
Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm leads by 9 points (85 vs 76).
Softness
Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm leads by 8 points (80 vs 72).
Maneuverability
Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm leads by 5 points (77 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 82.4 on the weighted index). Pick on handle length — 5 in on the AMPED Pro Air Invikta, 5.5 in on the Spitfire Elongated 16mm.
- Twist weight
- Forgiveness
- Stability
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm
Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm is a narrow pick at this level — spin 88 vs 78, touch 85 vs 76, maneuverability 77 vs 72. At 116 kg·cm² swing weight it stays quick enough for hands battles.
- Spin
- Touch
- Maneuverability
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm
Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm is the clearer pick at this level — spin 88 vs 78, touch 85 vs 76, maneuverability 77 vs 72. Swing weight 116 kg·cm² is what carries that through contact.
- Spin
- Touch
- Maneuverability
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm
Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm is a narrow pick at this level — softness 80 vs 72. Its 16 mm Generation 4 Turbo Foam (EPP) core at 7.85 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 twist weight (+5). Its swing weight of 115 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta review →Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm
Take Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm if you want spin (+10), touch (+9), softness (+8). Its swing weight of 116 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm review →Where to Buy
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Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta vs Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm FAQ
- Which is better, the Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta or the Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm?
- Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (84.1 vs 81.9), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — spin — Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm leads by 10 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta, at 115 kg·cm² swing weight against 116 for Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm. 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 Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm?
- Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm scores 90 for power against 88 for Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta. That comes from a 16 mm Generation 4 Turbo Foam (EPP) core swinging at 116 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm 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?
- Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm scores 88 for spin off its QuadFiber carbon layup with PermaGritNano face, against 78 for the FiberFlex+ fiberglass with ProSpin+ micro texture face on Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta. In practice a 10-point gap is noticeable on third-shot drives.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta, with the higher forgiveness score (84 vs 82). Its 6.4 twist weight against 6.2 is what drives it — higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- They are within $9.989999999999995 of each other, so price should not decide this matchup.
- 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. Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm: 16 mm Generation 4 Turbo Foam (EPP) core with a QuadFiber carbon layup with PermaGritNano face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm, 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 Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm avoids.
- 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. Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm rewards a repeatable swing and can feel less stable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm at 7.85 oz against 8 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (116 vs 115) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta to the Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm leads on spin by 10 points; everything else is within 9 points. At $100 vs $109.99, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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