SELKIRK AMPED S2 MIDWEIGHT PICKLEBALL PADDLE
The Selkirk Amped S2 Midweight Pickleball Paddle is a well-designed paddle that offers a great balance of power and control. Its increased surface area allows for a larger sweet spot, which makes it more forgiving for players who might not have perfect shot placement. The standard shape of the paddle also adds to its ease of use and comfortable grip. In my experience playing with this paddle, I found that it performed well in both attacking and control play, making it a versatile choice for players of all skill levels. Overall, I highly recommend the Selkirk Amped S2 Midweight Pickleball Paddle for any player looking to improve their game.
Pros
- Large surface area, making it a great choice for players of all skill levels.
- Designed by US Open Silver Medalist, Tony Tollenaar, ensuring high quality and performance.
- Larger sweet spot on the face of the paddle, making it the ultimate pickleball player's paddle.
- Made with a fiberglass face and a polypropylene X5 core, making it durable and reliable.
- Excellent top spin
- Made in the USA and comes in a variety of colors.
- Delivers both power and control, making it a versatile option for players.
Cons
Selkirk Amped S2 Midweight Pickleball Paddle Review
General Thoughts
The Selkirk Amped S2 Midweight Pickleball Paddle is a high-quality paddle that offers a great balance of power and control. The increased surface area of the paddle provides a larger sweet spot, making it easier to hit accurate shots. The weight of the paddle is also well-balanced and comfortable to hold, making it easy to maneuver during play.
Paddle Design
The design of the Selkirk Amped S2 is standard in its shape, which is a wide body. This means there is not elongation or uneven, awkward length between the handle and head. Though a standard shape, the Amped S2 paddle does have an increased surface area compared to all other Selkirk paddles. This larger surface area means the paddles sweet spot is also increased.
Attacking
When attacking, I found that the Selkirk Amped S2 provided a great deal of power. The larger sweet spot allowed me to hit more accurate shots and the weight of the paddle made it easy to generate power. I also found that the paddle provided good control when hitting volleys, which allowed me to place the ball in specific areas of the court.
Control Play
The Selkirk Amped S2 also provided great control during control play. The weight of the paddle made it easy to maneuver and the larger sweet spot allowed me to hit accurate shots. I also found that the paddle provided good control when hitting volleys, which allowed me to place the ball in specific areas of the court.
Conclusion
Overall, I was very impressed with the Selkirk Amped S2 Midweight Pickleball Paddle. It provides a good combination of power and control. It's wide body and large sweet spot makes it easy to play with while not being too unwieldy. This is a good paddle for beginners and advanced players alike.
