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    Onix Evoke Pro vs Selkirk LUXX Control Air Invikta

    Onix Evoke Pro 7.8oz 13mm pickleball paddle — Composite face

    Onix

    Evoke Pro

    $99.99

    7.8–8.2 oz · 13mm core · Widebody

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    Selkirk LUXX Control Air Invikta 7.9oz 20mm pickleball paddle — CFS+ (carbon fiber spray) face

    Selkirk

    LUXX Control Air Invikta

    $199.99

    7.9–8.3 oz · 20mm core · Elongated

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    Based on published specs, ranked against all 320 paddles we cover. Diff highlighted when one paddle leads by 0.5+ points.

    Onix Evoke ProSelkirk LUXX Control Air Invikta

    Onix Evoke Pro vs Selkirk LUXX Control Air Invikta across five scored traits: Power, Hand speed, Forgiveness, Touch, Spin.

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    The value vs. premium matchup

    The Selkirk LUXX Control Air Invikta's 20mm core delivers a more forgiving sweet spot, while the Onix Evoke Pro's 13mm core trades a little plush feel for quicker ball speed.

    Side-by-side specs

    SpecOnix Evoke ProSelkirk LUXX Control Air Invikta
    Weight7.8–8.2 oz7.9–8.3 oz
    ShapeWidebodyElongated
    Core thickness13mm20mm
    Core materialPolypropylene honeycombPolymer honeycomb (x5+)
    Face materialCompositeCFS+ (carbon fiber spray)
    Handle length5.125"5.5"
    Price$99.99$199.99

    What the spec differences mean

    • Weight. Onix Evoke Pro is listed at 7.8–8.2 oz; Selkirk LUXX Control Air Invikta at 7.9–8.3 oz. At the low end of each listed range, the Onix Evoke Pro is 0.1 oz lighter. How paddle weights compare across our catalog
    • Core thickness. Onix Evoke Pro has a 13mm core; Selkirk LUXX Control Air Invikta has a 20mm core, so the Selkirk LUXX Control Air Invikta core is 7mm thicker. What core thickness changes
    • Length and width. Onix Evoke Pro measures 15.5" × 8.13"; Selkirk LUXX Control Air Invikta measures 16.5" × 7.38" (widebody vs elongated). The Selkirk LUXX Control Air Invikta is 1" longer. Paddle shapes and the size rule
    • Handle length. Onix Evoke Pro has a 5.13" handle; Selkirk LUXX Control Air Invikta has a 5.5" handle, so the Selkirk LUXX Control Air Invikta handle is 0.38" longer. What grip length changes
    • Face material. Onix Evoke Pro lists its face as Composite; Selkirk LUXX Control Air Invikta lists CFS+. Paddle face materials explained
    • Core material. Onix Evoke Pro lists its core as Polypropylene honeycomb; Selkirk LUXX Control Air Invikta lists Polymer honeycomb. Paddle core materials explained

    Who each paddle is for

    Onix Evoke Pro

    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 face surface keeps spin honest without overdoing it.

    Playing style: power, all-around

    Selkirk LUXX Control Air Invikta

    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 20mm core gives you a soft touch window, and the face surface keeps spin honest without overdoing it.

    Playing style: control, spin

    Pickle's verdict

    Both are great. Pick by playstyle, not specs.

    Pick the Onix Evoke Pro if…

    • you want a livelier face for put-aways
    • you want a bigger, more forgiving sweet spot

    Pick the Selkirk LUXX Control Air Invikta if…

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