Selkirk Luxx Review: One of THE BEST Control Paddles 

All great points and yeah paint grit is hard to justify for a paddle that's this expensive but it does feel damn nice off the face I have to say.

Fair enough!

100% agree man trust me I really do

@@stspickleball is Selkirk the only company that uses spray on grit or on other Selkirk paddles? if not how long does other paddles spray on grit last?

It’s all relative but the spray on stuff if you’re playing a lot only lasts maybe 4-5 months max usually less. But if you’re more casual of a player it’s a safe bet if you want to go Selkirk. There’s a few other companies using it but it doesn’t last nearly as long as raw carbon fiber / Kevlar paddles

If you put them both down in front of me and price was not a factor I would grab the Luxx. With price included I would say it's a bit of diminishing returns but if you can swing it price wise I would say the Luxx is better yes.

It likely would yes 😊 or just move to the Mach 2 Forza 14mm which is just better in all aspects 😊

Yeah tbh I’d skip both of them and get a Mach 2 Forza if I were you 😊😊

@stspickleball I tried the Forza but wasn't a fan of the short wide shape.

@@robedwards6926 oh dang really? What’s your ideal shape and what are you looking for from a paddle I can help you navigate it

@@stspickleball I love my Mach 2 Forza.

Thank you Kate! :) I really appreciate that!!

I’m using 2 8” strips of tungsten starting 1” from the throat up the sides of the paddle ending right before the top corner curves 😊

And that’s 2 strips parallel to eachother on both sides so 4 strips total

@stspickleball I was looking at photos of Jack Sock to see if I could find what lead set up he uses. He actually uses the one you recommend above. I still wonder what the twistweight and swingweight of this set-up is though?

Absolutely! Always here to help :) really the pro control elongated gearbox paddle will have quite a bit more power and pop than the Luxx. The luxx will have more hand speed, less pop, less power, but a lot more feel and control, and is a bit more stable in hand due to a slightly higher twist weight. I would say if you are going for control specifically to go with the Luxx. Also taking into consideration all of the weird quality control issues with the gearbox paddles (reported weight variance of 7.5-8.5oz along with a lot of people being let down by the power (which I think really needs a break in period)) the gearbox paddles might need some time to organize and settle a bit. But! Make sure to add lead tape if you get a Luxx. It really comes alive with lead tape!

Thanks!@@stspickleball

Like test balls for durability?

Does it really? 😂🤣

Fair. Alot of people love this paddle including me. But it does have a fairly rough decline in spin in my testing now after quite a lot of usage. Hard to justify. I’m putting together my top 5 spin video right now and after analyzing everything I’d just grab a BALLR Heat as it has over 2100rpm of spin and is utilizing Toray T700 carbon fiber and it’s only $126 after discount code. Love the shape and feel too. Gen 2 and a one piece handle. No exposed polymer.

I have weight on mine now! It was definitely around 8oz though.

@@stspickleball thank you!

Mach 2 Forza by far 100%

@@stspickleball just ordered the 14mm Volair Mach 2 and used your code. Thanks.

You rock you’re gonna love it!!

14mm Mach 2 Forza has a larger sweet spot, better spin, and more stability. It's also cheaper :)

@stspickleball What about maneuverability with a two-handed drive, volley, and dink? Those are my favorite shots.

I have always found two handed shots to be a little harder to do with a standard shaped paddle. But still doable of course. I do prefer an elongated paddle though for 2 handed shots :) have you tried two handed shots with a standard shaped paddle before?

@stspickleball I often use the ALW 12.7 Bantam-C, and it took me a bit to feel comfortable with the two-handed backhand. I do prefer a handle length of 5.3 inches.

I actually agree with this 100%

​@stspickleball Are you still using it with this lead set up? If not, what's the new setup with twistweight and swingweight?

I am yes 😊😊

Invikita if you want a touch more power, epic if you want more control!! ☺️

Ultimately I would say yes but then taking into consideration price I think you would need to analyze what you are looking for from your paddle. If you want something super plush and soft and don't mind losing some hand speed then the Luxx for sure, but the MUVN 13S is still so fast and so agile it's an incredibly unique paddle that has amazing control. MUVN 13S for hand speed and shot placement, Luxx for something soft and traditionally control oriented :)

I was contacted by them but I didn’t notice anything great about that paddle so I’ve put my attention elsewhere for the time being. What peaked your interest in it?

They are fairly lenient so you may be able to finagle that on a good day. I’d bet not though. And yes time will tell! But as of now I’ve had mine for over a month and I haven’t noticed any loss in spin yet which is solid. I’ve used it a lot and figured I would have lost some by now honestly.

@@stspickleball Please keep us posted if you see any wear! Thanks again for what you do!

@@stspickleball For it's price, the grit needs to last a long time. I am not sold on buying any paddles with spray on, carbon fiber seems like it would last many times longer.

@@ron2368 oh it does for sure and I totally agree 100%

I mean the S2 will definitely have a larger sweet spot and better control. I think I like the Invikta because it’s kind of the best of all worlds and I love a more elongated paddle for drives and serves. But the epic and the S2 will ultimately have a better sweet spot and better control for sure 😊

@@stspickleball Cool. I don't have power issues with my Prism Flash, but a touch more pop would be nice. Fortunately I just got notification that my muvn 13s has shipped so I can put off the $250 decision for a while! Thanks for your great reviews!

How exciting do you love it?

@@stspickleball the Muvn 13s has really just opened doors for me as far as my drops and putting spin on my ground strokes. It is a really great fit for where my game is right now. Thanks again!

@@Guy_Washburn love this this makes me very happy. Nothing more fulfilling for me than receiving feedback like this. Thank you!

I have one on the way! I don’t have super high expectations for it but we will definitely see!

@@stspickleball I’ve heard the Filth is more powerful. It is a cool looking paddle though.

@@zmaust15 filth is definitely more powerful yeah it kind of has an El Pollo Loco vibe from breaking bad I feel 😂

@@stspickleball Definitely does 😂 but what I really want to see is the hot sauce review!

@@zmaust15 lol right 😂😂😂

Based on his other Selkirk videos, I think you’re better off

Both are wonderful paddles. DBD is a top tier all court paddle you really can't go wrong with the DBD. The Luxx is very control oriented and soft off the face. Depends on what you're looking for from a paddle but the DBD is 100% top tier and you will be very happy! :)

Of course! I don't like the Perseus, the new C2 CFS, the Vatic Pro Alchemy, the Legacy Pro. Just to name a few. But, the reality is most of these paddles these days are coming from the same manufacturer in China and they have a lot of the same tech. So when it comes down to it it's hard to find a bad paddle these days as they are all thermoformed and really quite solid. I just want to touch on the subtle nuances on how they may end up helping your particular game. Thanks for the comment!

I show this in the video. I explain that I put 1 5” strip of 1g per inch lead tape starting one inch out from the grip up the paddle on both sides.

I’m thinking about it! I have a lot of paddles I want to get to first. I can definitely say for certain it feels a lot like a CRBN 1X very firm because of the 18k carbon fiber and the spin is really great! But the sweet spot is a bit tight. Not really an outstanding paddle for me personally but not bad either 😊

@@stspickleball how is the swing weight compared to the edge 18k?

@@CamdenM1 swing weight on the 18k is 122 😊

@@stspickleball Thank you so much. Keep up the awesome videos.

@@CamdenM1 heck yeah thank you!!!

Oh absolutely not, I have a discount code for every manufacturer and these days its hard to find a bad paddle. Why would I say the Luxx is bad if it's a solid control paddle? I explained many cons in the video. But I'm not just going to say a paddle is bad just because I feel like I need a review that says a paddle is bad that would be idiotic just like your comment.

@@stspickleball love your reviews. Keep it up. I totally have not gone wrong by your recommendation. Love my Mach 2 Forza and my Gruvyn Muvyn 13 S. Going to try the Apollo next.

Hahaha fair enough! 😂 just always remember to analyze what would best suit your game right now. There really aren’t any “bad” paddles coming out as much as I’d love to jump on a bad paddle so my reviews don’t seem so consistently positive. It’s all about what will strengthen your game more for sure. Love the comment! Thank you!!

Cheers! Hey I’m gonna be in Scottsdale next week staying at the HYATT Gainey Ranch where is a good place to play some Pickelball if I don’t have a partner?

Where did you end up going?!

Sadly didn’t play while I was there this time🥲

@@stewartpress8586 aww lol fair enough!