Nettie The Classic vs Selkirk Luxx Control Air Epic 19mm InfiniGrit
Nettie
The Classic
$89.99
7.8–8.1 oz · 13mm core · Widebody
Selkirk
Luxx Control Air Epic 19mm InfiniGrit
$200
7.9–8.3 oz · 19mm core · Standard
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Nettie The Classic 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 Nettie The Classic's 13mm core trades a little plush feel for quicker ball speed.
Side-by-side specs
| Spec | Nettie The Classic | Selkirk Luxx Control Air Epic 19mm InfiniGrit |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 7.8–8.1 oz | 7.9–8.3 oz |
| Shape | Widebody | Standard |
| Core thickness | 13mm | 19mm |
| Core material | Polypropylene honeycomb | — |
| Face material | Fiberglass composite | Florek carbon fiber with InfiniGrit + ProSpin+ NextGen Micro Texture |
| Handle length | 5" | 5.25" |
| Price | $89.99 | $200 |
What the spec differences mean
- Weight. Nettie The Classic is listed at 7.8–8.1 oz; Selkirk Luxx Control Air Epic 19mm InfiniGrit at 7.9–8.3 oz. At the low end of each listed range, the Nettie The Classic is 0.1 oz lighter. How paddle weights compare across our catalog
- Core thickness. Nettie The Classic has a 13mm core; Selkirk Luxx Control Air Epic 19mm InfiniGrit has a 19mm core, so the Selkirk Luxx Control Air Epic 19mm InfiniGrit core is 6mm thicker. What core thickness changes
- Length and width. Nettie The Classic measures 15.75" × 7.75"; Selkirk Luxx Control Air Epic 19mm InfiniGrit measures 15.85" × 7.85" (widebody vs standard). The Selkirk Luxx Control Air Epic 19mm InfiniGrit is 0.1" longer. Paddle shapes and the size rule
- Handle length. Nettie The Classic has a 5" handle; Selkirk Luxx Control Air Epic 19mm InfiniGrit has a 5.25" handle, so the Selkirk Luxx Control Air Epic 19mm InfiniGrit handle is 0.25" longer. What grip length changes
- Face material. Nettie The Classic lists its face as Fiberglass composite; Selkirk Luxx Control Air Epic 19mm InfiniGrit lists Florek carbon fiber with InfiniGrit + ProSpin+ NextGen…. Paddle face materials explained
Who each paddle is for
Nettie The Classic
Best for advanced power players (4.0+) who can manage a hot face who play with a balanced two-handed/one-handed mix. The widebody profile gives you a generous sweet spot, the 13mm core delivers high pop with a tighter touch window, and the fiberglass face emphasizes pop over spin.
Playing style: all-around
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 Nettie The Classic if…
- you want a livelier face for put-aways
- you want a bigger, more forgiving sweet spot
Pick the Selkirk Luxx Control Air Epic 19mm InfiniGrit if…
- you prize control on resets and dinks
- you like extra reach at the kitchen line
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