Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta vs Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 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 Standard/Widebody 16mm wins this matchup for most players: it takes spin, control, forgiveness and hand speed on Paddle DNA against the Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta, which costs $100.
Power
Too close to call
88 vs 88
Spin
Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm
88 vs 78
Control
Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm
86 vs 80
Forgiveness
Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm
89 vs 84
Hand speed
Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm
107 vs 115 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
Too close to call
$100 at IQ 81.9 vs $109.99 at IQ 87.4
Overall pick: Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm · $109.99 · IQ 87.4
Paddle DNA head-to-head
Estimated scores: the Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm Paddle DNA is our estimate from published specs, not a sourced profile.
- 88Power88
- 80Control86
- 78Spin88
- 84Forgiveness89
- 84Sweet spot90
- 86Stability89
- 72Maneuverability86
- 90Pop88
- 76Touch85
- 80Consistency87
- 76Swing weight65
- 84Twist weight87
- 62Launch angle59
- 86Plow through81
- 72Softness80
Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta vs Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 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 Standard/Widebody 16mm |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $100 — better | $109.99 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 81.9 | 87.4 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8 | 7.9 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 115 | 107 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.4 | 7.4 — better |
| Shape | elongated | widebody |
| Face length(in) | 16.5 | 16 |
| Face width(in) | 7.5 | 8 |
| Handle length(in) | 5 | 5.3 |
| 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 Standard/Widebody 16mm verdict
The 16 × 8-inch Standard/Widebody offers a broader face and lower manufacturer-listed swingweight than the Elongated. Choose its geometry for compact handling and off-center coverage; choose Elongated for extra reach. Estimated Paddle DNA is not a measured power, control or spin result.
The verdict
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is maneuverability: Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm scores 86 against 72 for Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta — a 14-point gap. They are effectively level on stability, twist weight, launch angle, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Price is close enough ($100 vs $109.99) that it should not break the tie.
Maneuverability
Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm leads by 14 points (86 vs 72).
Swing weight
Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta leads by 11 points (76 vs 65).
Spin
Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm leads by 10 points (88 vs 78).
Touch
Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm leads by 9 points (85 vs 76).
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
Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm
Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm is the clearer pick at this level — sweet spot 90 vs 84, forgiveness 89 vs 84, consistency 87 vs 80. Twist weight 7.4 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Sweet spot
- Forgiveness
- Consistency
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm
Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm is the clearer pick at this level — maneuverability 86 vs 72, spin 88 vs 78, touch 85 vs 76. At 107 kg·cm² swing weight it stays quick enough for hands battles.
- Maneuverability
- Spin
- Touch
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm
Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm is the clearer pick at this level — spin 88 vs 78, maneuverability 86 vs 72, touch 85 vs 76. Swing weight 107 kg·cm² is what carries that through contact.
- Spin
- Maneuverability
- Touch
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm
Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm is the clearer pick at this level — softness 80 vs 72, forgiveness 89 vs 84, twist weight 87 vs 84. Its 16 mm Generation 4 Turbo Foam (EPP) core at 7.9 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Softness
- Forgiveness
- Twist weight
Which one should you buy?
Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta
Take Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta if you want swing weight (+11), plow through (+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 Standard/Widebody 16mm
Take Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm if you want maneuverability (+14), spin (+10), touch (+9). Its swing weight of 107 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm review →Where to Buy
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Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta vs Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm FAQ
- Which is better, the Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta or the Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm?
- Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (87.4 vs 81.9), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — maneuverability — Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm leads by 14 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm, at 107 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 Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both score 88 for power.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm 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?
- Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 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?
- Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm, with the higher forgiveness score (89 vs 84). Its 7.4 twist weight against 6.4 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 Standard/Widebody 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 Standard/Widebody 16mm, at 5.3 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?
- Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 89 and sweet spot 90 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?
- Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm at 7.9 oz against 8 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (107 vs 115) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta to the Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm leads on maneuverability by 14 points; everything else is within 11 points. At $100 vs $109.99, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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