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Selkirk
Amped S2 Widebody 16mm Pickleball Paddle Review
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Weight & Balance
How this paddle compares to 131+ paddles in our database.
Swing Weight
Head-Light97.68avg 113.97
96.66124.18
Head-light and fast through the air — great for hand battles and quick reactions, less plow-through on drives.
Twist Weight
Forgiving6.46avg 6.2
2.367.87
Solid sweet spot for most players — handles normal off-center contact predictably.
Static Weight
Light7.7ozavg 7.96 oz
7.5 oz9.1 oz
Light in hand — quick reactions, easy on the wrist, less plow-through on drives.
Play StyleControl
Specifications
Dimensions
ShapeWidebody
Core Thickness16mm
Categories
Play StyleControl
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Who Amped S2 Is For
Buy if
- You prioritize control, resets, and touch at the kitchen
- You want the largest sweet spot and most forgiveness
- Low swing weight (97.68) means fast hands at the kitchen
- You prefer the soft, forgiving feel of a 16mm core
Skip if
- You want more reach and leverage on groundstrokes
- You want more power and plow-through on drives
- You want maximum pop — thinner cores are snappier
- You want premium materials and build quality
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Methodology
How we tested the Selkirk Amped S2
Every paddle on this site goes through the same five-step protocol — lab measurement first, then structured on-court drills with a partner. No shortcuts, no guessing, no relying on the brand's spec sheet.
- Lab-measured specs. Static weight, swing weight, and twist weight measured on calibrated equipment — not pulled from the brand's claim sheet.
- 10-minute break-in. Drives, dinks, drops, and resets to let the face settle in before any verdict is recorded.
- Baseline power & spin. Drives, topspin patterns, and serves with a drilling partner to evaluate raw power and ball pocketing.
- Kitchen touch & control. Dinking, third-shot drops, and resets to evaluate dwell time, plushness, and mishit forgiveness.
- Transition firepower. Mid-court exchanges and hand-speed battles where shape and twist weight separate the great from the average.
How Amped S2 Compares
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Playing Feel
ControlThe Selkirk Amped S2 is a 16mm widebody paddle weighing 7.7 oz with a swing weight of 97.68 and twist weight of 6.46. Expect a soft, controlled feel that shines at the kitchen line. Dinks and resets feel plush, with excellent touch on drop shots.
Swing Weight
Low97.68avg 113.97
96.66124.18
Below average.
Twist Weight
Average6.46avg 6.2
2.367.87
Near average.
16mm CoreWidebody7.7 oz
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the swing weight of the Selkirk Amped S2?
The Selkirk Amped S2 has a swing weight of 97.68, which is below the catalog average of 113.97.
Who should buy the Selkirk Amped S2?
The Selkirk Amped S2 is a widebody 16mm paddle best suited for control-focused players who want touch and precision at the kitchen.
Is there a discount code for the Selkirk Amped S2?
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