Engage Pursuit Pro1 Elongated 15.2 Raw Carbon Fiber vs Selkirk Luxx Control Air Epic 19mm InfiniGrit
Engage
Pursuit Pro1 Elongated 15.2 Raw Carbon Fiber
$103.99
7.75–8.3 oz · 15.2mm core · Elongated
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Selkirk
Luxx Control Air Epic 19mm InfiniGrit
$200
7.9–8.3 oz · 19mm core · Standard
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Engage Pursuit Pro1 Elongated 15.2 Raw Carbon Fiber vs Selkirk Luxx Control Air Epic 19mm InfiniGrit across five scored traits: Power, Hand speed, Forgiveness, Touch, Spin.
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The Selkirk Luxx Control Air Epic 19mm InfiniGrit's 19mm core delivers a more forgiving sweet spot, while the Engage Pursuit Pro1 Elongated 15.2 Raw Carbon Fiber's 15.2mm core trades a little plush feel for quicker ball speed.
Side-by-side specs
| Spec | Engage Pursuit Pro1 Elongated 15.2 Raw Carbon Fiber | Selkirk Luxx Control Air Epic 19mm InfiniGrit |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 7.75–8.3 oz | 7.9–8.3 oz |
| Shape | Elongated | Standard |
| Core thickness | 15.2mm | 19mm |
| Face material | Raw Toray T700 carbon fiber | Florek carbon fiber with InfiniGrit + ProSpin+ NextGen Micro Texture |
| Handle length | 5.875" | 5.25" |
| Price | $103.99 | $200 |
What the spec differences mean
- Weight. Engage Pursuit Pro1 Elongated 15.2 Raw Carbon Fiber is listed at 7.75–8.3 oz; Selkirk Luxx Control Air Epic 19mm InfiniGrit at 7.9–8.3 oz. At the low end of each listed range, the Engage Pursuit Pro1 Elongated 15.2 Raw Carbon Fiber is 0.15 oz lighter. How paddle weights compare across our catalog
- Core thickness. Engage Pursuit Pro1 Elongated 15.2 Raw Carbon Fiber has a 15.2mm core; Selkirk Luxx Control Air Epic 19mm InfiniGrit has a 19mm core, so the Selkirk Luxx Control Air Epic 19mm InfiniGrit core is 3.8mm thicker. What core thickness changes
- Length and width. Engage Pursuit Pro1 Elongated 15.2 Raw Carbon Fiber measures 16.5" × 7.5"; Selkirk Luxx Control Air Epic 19mm InfiniGrit measures 15.85" × 7.85" (elongated vs standard). The Engage Pursuit Pro1 Elongated 15.2 Raw Carbon Fiber is 0.65" longer. Paddle shapes and the size rule
- Handle length. Engage Pursuit Pro1 Elongated 15.2 Raw Carbon Fiber has a 5.88" handle; Selkirk Luxx Control Air Epic 19mm InfiniGrit has a 5.25" handle, so the Engage Pursuit Pro1 Elongated 15.2 Raw Carbon Fiber handle is 0.63" longer. What grip length changes
- Face material. Engage Pursuit Pro1 Elongated 15.2 Raw Carbon Fiber lists its face as Raw Toray T700 carbon fiber; Selkirk Luxx Control Air Epic 19mm InfiniGrit lists Florek carbon fiber with InfiniGrit + ProSpin+ NextGen…. Paddle face materials explained
Who each paddle is for
Engage Pursuit Pro1 Elongated 15.2 Raw Carbon Fiber
Best for intermediate players (3.5-4.5) looking for a balanced upgrade who play with a balanced two-handed/one-handed mix. The elongated shape extends your reach at the kitchen line, the 15.2mm core balances pop and control, and the raw carbon face bites on spin shots.
Playing style: all-court
Selkirk Luxx Control Air Epic 19mm InfiniGrit
Best for 3.5+ players who prioritize control and reach who play with a balanced two-handed/one-handed mix. The standard shape rewards clean contact, the 19mm core gives you a soft touch window, and the face surface keeps spin honest without overdoing it.
Playing style: control
Both are great. Pick by playstyle, not specs.
Pick the Engage Pursuit Pro1 Elongated 15.2 Raw Carbon Fiber if…
- you want a livelier face for put-aways
- you like extra reach at the kitchen line
Pick the Selkirk Luxx Control Air Epic 19mm InfiniGrit if…
- you prize control on resets and dinks
- you want a bigger, more forgiving sweet spot
More matchups with the Selkirk Luxx Control Air Epic 19mm InfiniGrit
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