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Selkirk OMNI 16
Selkirk's answer to the foam era, and the most balanced paddle they have built. The OMNI refuses to specialize: power and control both sit in the top decile, which is rare and expensive.
Cross-shopping? Most buyers weigh the OMNI 16 against the Six Zero Coral Pro — see them side by side, or browse every Selkirk paddle.
- Core
- 16 mm
- Weight
- 8.1 oz
- Swing wt
- 115
- Twist wt
- 6.9
- Shape
- hybrid
- Surface
- Raw carbon
- Grip
- 5.5 in
- Released
- 2026
Pros
- No weak trait anywhere in the DNA
- Huge, even sweet spot from the full-foam core
- Lifetime warranty
Cons
- Premium price
- Feel is muted compared to raw thermoformed builds
AI verdict — generated from measured specs
Last updated: July 2026
Should you buy the OMNI 16?
The Selkirk OMNI 16 scores 88.7/100 on our IQ index, built from all 15 Paddle DNA traits. Its signature is forgiveness (90/100, 92th percentile of the database), backed by twist weight at 89 and consistency at 91. The 16 mm Full EVA foam core core and Raw carbon face at 8.1 oz put it in the all-court — comfortable driving and resetting in the same rally bracket.
Where it gives ground is spin (88) and maneuverability (74). With a 115 kg·cm² swing weight and a 5.5 in handle it suits intermediate/advanced/pro players, two-handed backhands, balanced doubles play. Skip it if this is your first paddle and you have not settled on a shape.
Closest paddles by DNA: Six Zero Coral Pro ($240), Ronbus Tenon ($180), CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 ($280). If budget matters, the Six Zero Quartz Control lands within 1 IQ points for $90 less. Overall: a genuine top-tier recommendation for the profile above, and worth the money if that profile is yours.
- Best for
- intermediate/advanced/pro players, two-handed backhands, balanced doubles play
- Playing style
- all-court — comfortable driving and resetting in the same rally
- Avoid if
- this is your first paddle and you have not settled on a shape
Community consensus
What other players say about the Selkirk OMNI 16
Verbatim excerpts from public discussion and independent reviews, plus the themes they add up to. These are other people's opinions, not ours, and every quote links back to where it was written.
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Who should buy the OMNI 16?
- Former tennis players and two-handed backhands
- Soft-game specialists who reset and dink their way through rallies
- Singles players and drivers who end points with pace
- Topspin-heavy players rolling and dipping every ball
- Players still tightening up their contact point
- Brand-new beginners still finding a contact point
- Anyone not ready to spend $200+ before knowing their shape preference
AI paddle match
If you like the OMNI 16, you'll probably like…
Each pick is the database's best answer to one specific question, ranked by how far it moves the needle versus the OMNI 16.
- Better controlJOOLA Perseus Pro V 16Control 96 vs 92, touch 94 vs 90IQ 89.1 · $300
- More power11SIX24 Ultré Power 2Power 94 vs 89, pop 90 vs 84IQ 87.3 · $220
- Better valueFranklin Ben Johns Signature ProIQ 74.7 at $60 — $220 less than the OMNI 16IQ 74.7 · $60
- Similar feelSix Zero Coral ProClosest DNA profile in the database to the OMNI 16IQ 88.5 · $240
- More spinCRBN CRBN-2X SquareSpin 96 vs 88 off a Raw T700 carbon peel-ply faceIQ 87.3 · $229
OMNI 16 head-to-head comparisons
The matchups people actually cross-shop, each with a full 15-trait breakdown.
- OMNI 16 vs Perseus Pro IV 16Cross-shopped at the same price
- OMNI 16 vs TruFoam Genesis 2Cross-shopped at the same price
- OMNI 16 vs TruFoam Genesis XCross-shopped at the same price
- OMNI 16 vs Perseus Pro V 16Cross-shopped at the same price
- OMNI 16 vs Coral Pro$40 cheaper
- OMNI 16 vs TruFoam Genesis 3Cross-shopped at the same price
Paddle DNA™ — all 15 traits
Every trait normalised 0-100 against the full database, so these numbers mean the same thing on any paddle page. How we measure →
Key attributes
DNA match — paddles within 5% of the OMNI 16
Our similarity engine ranks the whole database by average DNA deviation. Tighten or widen the band to see how far you have to travel to save money or gain a trait.
Paddle DNA™ match
Selkirk OMNI 16
IQ 88.7 · $280
8 paddles within 5% of the OMNI 16
Ranked by DNA deviation
- +5 spin-2 control-2 touch-2 softness
Saves $40 versus the OMNI 16 · +5 spin
- +4 maneuverability-4 swing weight-3 twist weight-3 plow through
Saves $100 versus the OMNI 16 · +4 maneuverability · -4 swing weight
- -5 pop+4 spin+4 launch angle-3 control
+4 spin · -5 pop
- +5 spin-5 forgiveness-4 sweet spot-4 twist weight
+5 spin · -5 forgiveness
- +5 spin+4 maneuverability-4 touch-4 softness
Saves $50 versus the OMNI 16 · +5 spin · -4 touch
- -6 softness+4 control+4 spin-4 forgiveness
+4 control · -6 softness · Higher IQ score (89.1 vs 88.7)
- -5 forgiveness-5 sweet spot-5 twist weight-4 touch
Saves $120 versus the OMNI 16 · -5 forgiveness
- -11 pop-10 power-4 maneuverability+4 twist weight
Saves $110 versus the OMNI 16 · +4 twist weight · -11 pop
Best alternatives to the OMNI 16
Each pick beats the OMNI 16 on one specific thing — price, power, control or forgiveness.
Similar paddles (within 8% DNA)
Six Zero Coral Pro16 mm · hybrid · 8.2 oz · SW 116$24089
Ronbus Tenon16 mm · hybrid · 8 oz · SW 110$18088
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 214 mm · standard · 8.3 oz · SW 113$28088
JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 1616 mm · hybrid · 8.3 oz · SW 118$28088Want a different matchup? Compare any two paddles or browse the full paddle database.
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OMNI 16 — frequently asked questions
- Is the Selkirk OMNI 16 good for beginners?
- Not our first recommendation. Forgiveness sits at 90/100 and the paddle is tuned for intermediate/advanced/pro play. A developing player is better served by something more forgiving and cheaper — see our beginner shortlist.
- Is the Selkirk OMNI 16 worth the price?
- At $280 it sits in the 85th percentile of the database for cost and the 96th for IQ score. If those numbers do not line up for you, the Six Zero Quartz Control at $190 is the value alternative we point people to.
- How does the OMNI 16 compare to the Coral Pro?
- They are close on DNA. The OMNI 16 reads power 89 / control 92 / spin 88 against 90 / 90 / 93 for the Coral Pro, at $280 versus $240. Our full head-to-head breaks down every trait.
- Is the 16 mm better than the 14 mm version?
- A 16 mm core has longer dwell time, which is what produces softer resets and more repeatable placement. The 14 mm build trades that dwell for a faster, poppier response off the face. Control players take 16 mm; players who want the ball gone quickly take 14 mm.
- Is the Selkirk OMNI 16 approved for tournament play?
- Sanctioned play requires the model to appear on USA Pickleball's official approved-equipment list. Selkirk submits its retail models for approval, but approval is per model and configuration, so check the current USAP list for the exact OMNI 16 build before you enter a sanctioned event. We do not list approval status we have not verified.
- Does the OMNI 16 have good spin?
- Spin measures 88/100 — the 42th percentile of our database — off a Raw carbon face. That is top-tier: enough bite for heavy topspin drives and rolls.
- Is the OMNI 16 head heavy?
- Swing weight is 115 kg·cm² and twist weight 6.9. That is mid-range: balanced enough that most players will not describe it as head heavy. Static weight is 8.1 oz.
- Does the OMNI 16 benefit from lead tape?
- It already swings at 115 kg·cm², so adding weight at 12 o'clock will make it sluggish. If you customise, keep it to a few grams at 3 and 9 o'clock for stability. Any added weight can affect tournament legality if it changes the paddle beyond the approved configuration.
- What is the best overgrip for the OMNI 16?
- The stock handle is 5.5 in long with a 4.25 in circumference. A thin tacky overgrip adds roughly 1/16 in of circumference and a few grams above the balance point — the cheapest way to fine-tune fit. If your hand is larger than the 4.25 in stock size, build up with an under-wrap first rather than stacking overgrips.
- What should I replace the OMNI 16 with when it wears out?
- Face wear shows up as lost spin long before the core dies. The straight replacement is another OMNI 16; if you want to change something, the JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 adds control (96 vs 92) and the 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 adds power (94 vs 89).
- Who is the OMNI 16 best for?
- All-court players who refuse to choose. Skill levels we would put on it: intermediate, advanced, pro. Handle length of 5.5 in supports a two-handed backhand.
- What shape and size is the OMNI 16?
- hybrid shape, 16.4 in long by 7.6 in wide, 16 mm Full EVA foam core core, Raw carbon face, 8.1 oz. Released 2026.
- Is the OMNI 16 good for two-handed backhands?
- Yes — the 5.5 in handle gives your top hand a full grip rather than riding the throat.
- OMNI 16 or Luxx Control Air?
- Both are Selkirk. The OMNI 16 reads IQ 88.7 at $280; the Luxx Control Air reads IQ 85.1 at $250. The clearest split is power (89 vs 71).
- How does PickleballLookup score the OMNI 16?
- The IQ score of 88.7 is a weighted composite of the 15 Paddle DNA traits, normalized across every paddle in the database so the number means the same thing on any page. Performance traits carry the most weight; descriptive traits like swing weight carry none. Full methodology is published.
OMNI 16 on video
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Alex Zubarev
Founder, PickleballLookupAlex built the Paddle DNA™ database behind PickleballLookup — 15 normalized traits measured against every paddle in the catalog. Every page on this site is generated from that data and editorially reviewed before publication.
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