The Omni is top brand Selkirk's response to fans who love the springy, foamy feel of the popular Selkirk Boomstik but find it too powerful. They've kept the MOI tuning system but now you are able to fully adjust it. That means you can take the perimeter weights on and off, and move them around to your liking.
The Selkirk Omni aims to be the all-court paddle to the Selkirk LABS Boomstik (power) and the Selkirk LUXX (control). It comes in at $300, so you definitely want to make sure this paddle is right for you.
The Omni might win fans among Selkirk diehards but it feels too niche to justify a $300 spend, unless you want a blank canvas that you can customize. They've definitely improved their MOI weighting system by making it removable and adjustable, but it begs the question – does this paddle really need it? I ended up taking the weights off and adding my own lead tape, as did every other player I went up against. I found it to be a forgiving, solid touch paddle but it doesn't impress like the Boomstik and everything it does can already be found in the LUXX.
Buy or pass?
Buy if:
You want a built-in weighting system:
Selkirk's MOI tuning system is a striking feature – this paddle comes with weights attached that you can move around or remove entirely.
You like the Boomstik feel but want more dwell and less power:
this was built to have a much softer feel than the super-powerful Boomstik, and it delivers on that with a dwelly, floating foam core.
You want a Selkirk control paddle with an edge guard:
unlike Selkirk's flagship control paddle, the LUXX, the Omni has an edge guard that makes it sturdier.
Pass if:
You already own or are considering the LUXX:
if you don't need a foam paddle or the MOI weighting, I'd stick with the Selkirk LUXX as it's a better touch paddle.
You want the best all-court paddle at this price point:
the cheaper CRBN TruFoam Barrage is another premium all-court paddle – it will give you more power and better control too.
You're a beginner:
newer players can save some money on a pickleball paddle for beginners that gives them all the control and forgiveness they need.
Adjustable weighting and a soft feel
The main feature of the Selkirk Omni is the MOI weighting system. This stands for Moment of Inertia and it's meant to improve the sweet spot and the paddle's balance. It's upgraded from the Boomstik's weighting system, going a step further by making it adjustable. You can customize the built-in weight placement, moving them up and down the sides of the paddle, or take them off entirely. Some players will appreciate this customization, though I wish it wasn't limited to two 7.5-gram weights.
I tried a lot of variations with the MOI weights but nothing clicked for me. I only got the best out of this paddle when I took the weights off and added 12 grams of my own lead tape. I'll talk about this more below but I feel like it was the same for everyone who used this paddle. The MOI weights didn't do what they were built to do (boost the sweet spot) but at least you can take them off.
Once I had my optimal weighting, forgiveness was good but power was still lacking. This paddle wants to absorb the ball, not launch it. Spin wasn't all that impressive either. I expected more from the multi-layered T700 carbon fiber face, textured with Selkirk's trademark InfiniGrit. It's decent but not at the levels of the top pickleball paddles for spin.
The Gen 4 foam core gives you increased paddle longevity and a springy feel. The edge guard gives you more stability than the edgeless LUXX. I played with the elongated model but there's a widebody too, which should be even faster and more forgiving.
Since the main thing that sets the Omni apart is the weight customization, I think that, at $300, this is a niche paddle for 4.5 players and above. By comparison, plenty of the best pickleball paddles are already far cheaper and more well-rounded, such as the exceptional Holbrook Fuze saving you over $100 here.
Paddle Weight
7.9 to 8.2 oz
Paddle Length
15.95 inches (widebody) / 16.5 inches (elongated)
Paddle Width
8 inches (widebody) / 7.45 inches (elongated)
Handle Length
5.6 inches (widebody) / 5.8 inches (elongated)
Grip Circumference
4.25 inches
Paddle Face Material
T700 carbon fiber w/ InfiniGrit
Core Material
Multi-layered foam
Core Thickness
16 mm
Sweet Spot
Medium
How the Selkirk Omni plays
| Category | Rating | Notes |
| Power | 7.5/10 | For a touch paddle, it has enough power to put balls away if you have good technique. But if you already struggle with power it will definitely not help. I found myself having to swing harder when I was trying to do overheads and serves. |
| Control | 8/10 | With its three-layer foam design you get a consistent sweet spot through the whole paddle. It makes drops and resets very reliable. For an elongated paddle, it has nice control. |
| Spin | 7.5/10 | Selkirk's InfinitiGrit is good but I wouldn't say it's top of the line like RPM or Honolulu. You'll be able to get good dip and topspin on all shots but it doesn't stand out like the best spin paddles. |
| Forgiveness | 8.5/10 | Forgiveness is boosted once you find the right weight setup to stabilize the paddle. You can try to find the right balance using the MOI weights, but I ended up using my own lead tape. See the next section for the configuration I went with, which broadened the sweet spot and gave me a forgiving paddle. |
| Weighting | 9/10 | If I was to score this paddle based on the factory setup with the MOI weighting, I would probably give it a 5, as I couldn't find the right balance. I'm scoring it highly because Selkirk is giving you a blank canvas and you can customize the weighting whatever way you like. |
| Grip | 8/10 | It has a longer handle than most, which always divides people. If you're someone who hits two-handed backhands, you'll love it. The grip quality is great – nice thickness and an octagonal shape that's really comfortable. |
| Durability | 8/10 | Selkirk's InfinitiGrit is one of those that's marketed as the best "long-lasting" grits. It is holding up well, with very minor wear, but it's not at the level of Honolulu's Crystal Blue grit or 11SIX24's HexGrit. It's better than most carbon fiber surfaces, but the competition has overtaken Selkirk. |
| Aerodynamics | 8/10 | It's fast for an elongated paddle with a longer handle, and because it's lighter and customizable, it isn't sluggish or heavy. The widebody model is likely even faster. |
✅ Pros
New MOI weighting is fully adjustable
I do appreciate being able to customize even more than the Boomstik – taking the weights on and off and being able to move them all the way up and down the paddle sides, including the corners. The weighting system is limited, though., adding an extra consideration.
A unique, springy feel
The dwelly feel of the Boomstik is still here, and it comes from Selkirk's new multi-layer foam ReactCore. This takes the PureFoam™ floating center, first seen in the Selkirk LABS Project 008 series, and puts a PureFoam™ ring around it, and then another EVA foam ring around that. It reminds me of the triple-density foam core on the FLiK F3. It's a unique feel that's springier than most foam paddles and more advanced players will like it on touch shots.
Edge guard for stability
The edge guard shores this paddle up more than the edgeless LUXX. With the weighting on the side also, it makes for a more stable paddle that won't twist in your hands.
❌ Considerations
MOI weighting is limited
I couldn't find the right configuration using the MOI weights, and neither did anyone I lent the paddle to. They're limited to two 7.5 grams, and I wanted more weight dispersion.
The good news is, you can take the MOI weights fully off and do your own thing. The setup I landed on was putting 3 grams of my own weight strips on the four corners, for a total of 12 grams. At least you can still customize your own way, unlike the previous Selkirk MOI weighting that couldn't be removed.
The LUXX is a better control paddle
Despite the addition of an edge guard, I still prefer the LUXX for touch. It just has a more responsive feel that I think the Omni is lacking.
Price affects overall rating
In the $300 range, paddles like the CRBN TruFoam series and JOOLA Pro V have a much more competitive, premium feel. If the Omni was a $150 paddle, it would be easier to recommend. This price does take a toll on its overall ranking.
Selkirk Omni price – is it worth it?
I mentioned some rival paddles at this price range above. To look at some cheaper options, you can get a better all-court performance from the Holbrook Fuze and Honolulu J2CR Crystal Blue in the $200 range.
The main reason I see someone going for the Omni is the unique MOI weighting system that is adjustable and removable. It will definitely have its fans, especially players who are loyal to Selkirk. If that's you, $300 might be worth it for this new and interesting tech that takes the previous version a step further, especially if you didn't like how wild the Boomstik was and want a soft paddle.
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Alternatives to the Selkirk Omni
If the Selkirk Omni isn't for you, here are three great alternatives:
Best control
Selkirk LUXX Control Air Invikta
Best premium all-court
CRBN TruFoam Barrage
Mid-range all-court
Holbrook Fuze
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