AMPED CONTROL INVIKTA LIGHTWEIGHT PICKLEBALL PADDLE - 6112AMPCNTRLBehind the Product In 2017, Selkirk introduced the first pickleball paddle to enable both power and control. This hybrid innovation, known as AMPED, quickly became a favorite among pickleball players who previously had to choose between either power or control. AMPED was the industry's first thick core innovation, coming in at 5 8 when all other paddles were 1 2 or less. It was the first paddle to offer both power and control in one, allowing players