Friday Aura Elongated vs Selkirk LUXX Control Air InfiniGrit Invikta
Two elongated paddles, side by side. Specs are the published figures; prices are what US stores charged at our latest check, shipping included.
What actually separates them
- Selkirk LUXX Control Air InfiniGrit Invikta has the thicker core (19 mm against 16 mm). Thicker cores usually feel softer and more controlled; thinner ones give more pop.
- The cores are built differently: Friday Aura Elongated is full foam, Selkirk LUXX Control Air InfiniGrit Invikta is honeycomb with foam edge. That is usually the difference you feel first on contact.
Specs side by side
| Spec | Friday Aura Elongated | Selkirk LUXX Control Air InfiniGrit Invikta |
|---|---|---|
| Shape | Elongated | Elongated |
| Core thickness | 16 mm | 19 mm |
| Weight | 7.92–8.28 oz | 7.9–8.3 oz |
| Length × width | 16.5 × 7.5 in | 16.4 × 7.5 in |
| Handle length | 5.5 in | 5.35 in |
| Grip circumference | 4.25 in | 4.25 in |
| Core type | Full foam | Honeycomb with foam edge |
| Face | T700 raw carbon fiber | Florek carbon fiber, InfiniGrit surface |
| USA Pickleball approved | Yes | Yes |
Rows that match are greyed out. Specs are published figures from the brand or the store, not lab tests: see each paddle's page for the source and the date we checked it.
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