Engage Pursuit Pro EX 12.7 Raw Carbon Fiber vs Selkirk AMPED

    Engage Pursuit Pro EX 12.7 Raw Carbon Fiber 8oz 12.7mm pickleball paddle

    Engage

    Pursuit Pro EX 12.7 Raw Carbon Fiber

    $103.99

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    Selkirk AMPED 7.8oz 16mm pickleball paddle — Fiberglass face

    Selkirk

    AMPED

    $99.99

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    Pickle's 5-axis score

    Spec-grounded, quartile-ranked across the 322-paddle catalog. Diff highlighted when one paddle leads by 0.5+ points.

    Engage Pursuit Pro EX 12.7 Raw Carbon FiberSelkirk AMPED
    Power — Selkirk +4.0
    4.5 vs 8.5
    Hand speed — even
    6.5 vs 6.5
    Forgiveness — Engage +2.1
    7.0 vs 4.9
    Touch — Selkirk +8.6
    1.3 vs 9.9
    Spin — Engage +5.1
    6.8 vs 1.7

    Reach vs. maneuverability

    The Selkirk AMPED's 16mm core delivers a more forgiving sweet spot, while the Engage Pursuit Pro EX 12.7 Raw Carbon Fiber's 12.7mm core trades a little plush feel for quicker ball speed. Selkirk AMPED trades a touch of maneuverability for more reach at the line; Engage Pursuit Pro EX 12.7 Raw Carbon Fiber is easier to

    Side-by-side specs

    Weight

    8–8 oz7.8–8.2 oz

    Shape

    StandardElongated

    Core thickness

    12.7mm16mm

    Core material

    —Polymer honeycomb

    Face material

    Raw Carbon Fiber with Next Generation Inner Application LayerFiberglass

    Handle length

    5"5.5"

    Price

    $103.99$99.99

    What the spec differences mean

    • Weight. Engage Pursuit Pro EX 12.7 Raw Carbon Fiber is listed at 8 oz; Selkirk AMPED at 7.8–8.2 oz. At the low end of each listed range, the Selkirk AMPED is 0.2 oz lighter. How paddle weights compare across our catalog
    • Core thickness. Engage Pursuit Pro EX 12.7 Raw Carbon Fiber has a 12.7mm core; Selkirk AMPED has a 16mm core, so the Selkirk AMPED core is 3.3mm thicker. What core thickness changes
    • Length and width. Engage Pursuit Pro EX 12.7 Raw Carbon Fiber measures 16" × 8"; Selkirk AMPED measures 16.5" × 7.38" (standard vs elongated). The Selkirk AMPED is 0.5" longer. Paddle shapes and the size rule
    • Handle length. Engage Pursuit Pro EX 12.7 Raw Carbon Fiber has a 5" handle; Selkirk AMPED has a 5.5" handle, so the Selkirk AMPED handle is 0.5" longer. What grip length changes
    • Face material. Engage Pursuit Pro EX 12.7 Raw Carbon Fiber lists its face as Raw Carbon Fiber with Next Generation Inner Application…; Selkirk AMPED lists Fiberglass. Paddle face materials explained

    Who each paddle is for

    Engage Pursuit Pro EX 12.7 Raw Carbon Fiber

    Best for advanced power players (4.0+) who can manage a hot face who play with a balanced two-handed/one-handed mix. The standard shape rewards clean contact, the 12.7mm core delivers high pop with a tighter touch window, and the raw carbon face bites on spin shots.

    Playing style: all-court

    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

    Pickle's verdict

    Both are great. Pick by playstyle, not specs.

    Pick the Engage Pursuit Pro EX 12.7 Raw Carbon Fiber if…

    • ✓you want a hot face for put-aways

    Pick the Selkirk AMPED if…

    • ✓you prize control on resets and dinks
    • ✓you like reach at the kitchen line
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