ACE Pickleball Carbon 16mm Elongated vs Selkirk AMPED
Pickle's 5-axis score
Spec-grounded, quartile-ranked across the 322-paddle catalog. Diff highlighted when one paddle leads by 0.5+ points.
Close call — here's the tiebreaker
Both paddles target power players — the choice comes down to feel and price. Carbon fiber face on ACE Pickleball Carbon 16mm Elongated favors consistency; fiberglass/composite on Selkirk AMPED adds pop out of the box.
Side-by-side specs
| Spec | ACE Pickleball Carbon 16mm Elongated | Selkirk AMPED |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 7.7–8.1 oz | 7.8–8.2 oz |
| Shape | Elongated | Elongated |
| Core thickness | 16mm | 16mm |
| Core material | Polypropylene honeycomb | Polymer honeycomb |
| Face material | Toray T700 raw carbon fiber | Fiberglass |
| Handle length | 5.5" | 5.5" |
| Price | $99.99 | $99.99 |
Weight
Shape
Core thickness
Core material
Face material
Handle length
Price
What the spec differences mean
- Weight. ACE Pickleball Carbon 16mm Elongated is listed at 7.7–8.1 oz; Selkirk AMPED at 7.8–8.2 oz. At the low end of each listed range, the ACE Pickleball Carbon 16mm Elongated is 0.1 oz lighter. How paddle weights compare across our catalog
- Face material. ACE Pickleball Carbon 16mm Elongated lists its face as Toray T700 raw carbon fiber; Selkirk AMPED lists Fiberglass. Paddle face materials explained
- Core material. ACE Pickleball Carbon 16mm Elongated lists its core as Polypropylene honeycomb; Selkirk AMPED lists Polymer honeycomb. Paddle core materials explained
Who each paddle is for
ACE Pickleball Carbon 16mm Elongated
Best for 3.0+ players who want a forgiving control feel who play with a balanced two-handed/one-handed mix. The elongated shape extends your reach at the kitchen line, the 16mm core gives you a soft touch window, and the raw carbon face bites on spin shots.
Playing style: spin, power
Selkirk AMPED
Best for 3.5+ players who prioritize control and reach who play with a balanced two-handed/one-handed mix. The elongated shape extends your reach at the kitchen line, the 16mm core gives you a soft touch window, and the fiberglass face emphasizes pop over spin.
Playing style: power, all-court
Both are great. Pick by playstyle, not specs.
Pick the ACE Pickleball Carbon 16mm Elongated if…
- ✓you prize control on resets and dinks
- ✓you like reach at the kitchen line
Pick the Selkirk AMPED if…
- ✓you prize control on resets and dinks
- ✓you like reach at the kitchen line
More matchups with the ACE Pickleball Carbon 16mm Elongated
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