Selkirk OMNI Widebody vs OMNI Elongated
The OMNI Widebody and the OMNI Elongated differ on 5 published specs and match on 6. Every figure below is the maker's published spec, checked 2026-10-09. Pickleland doesn't lab-test paddles, so this is a spec comparison, not a play test.
| Paddle |  Selkirk OMNI Widebody |  Selkirk OMNI Elongated |
|---|---|---|
| Shape | Widebody | Elongated |
| Weight | 7.9–8.2 oz | 7.9–8.2 oz |
| Core thickness | 16 mm | 16 mm |
| Length | 15.95" | 16.5" |
| Width | 8" | 7.45" |
| Handle length | 5.6" | 5.8" |
| Grip circumference | 4.25" | 4.25" |
| Swing weight | 112 | 118 |
| Twist weight | 7.9 | 6.9 |
| Face | Multistrata Face (multi-layer T700 carbon fiber); InfiniGrit surface | Multistrata Face (multi-layer T700 carbon fiber); InfiniGrit surface |
| Core | PureFoam (ReactCore) | PureFoam (ReactCore) |
| Price at Pickleland | $299.99 | $299.99 |
What is different
- Length: the OMNI Widebody is 0.55" shorter (15.95" against 16.5").
- Width: the OMNI Widebody is 0.55" wider (8" against 7.45").
- Handle length: the OMNI Widebody is 0.2" shorter (5.6" against 5.8").
- Swing weight: the OMNI Widebody is 6 lower (112 against 118).
- Twist weight: the OMNI Widebody is 1 higher (7.9 against 6.9).
What is the same: weight (7.9–8.2 oz), core thickness (16 mm), grip circumference (4.25"), face (Multistrata Face (multi-layer T700 carbon fiber); InfiniGrit surface), core material (PureFoam (ReactCore)), price at Pickleland ($299.99).
Pick the OMNI Widebody if
- You want a more forgiving face: it is 0.55" wider.
- You want faster hands: the published swing weight is lower.
- You want stability on off-centre hits: the published twist weight is higher.
Pick the OMNI Elongated if
- You want reach: it is 0.55" longer.
- You hit a two-handed backhand: the handle is 0.2" longer.
- You want more plow-through on drives: the published swing weight is higher.
The "pick it if" lines apply the usual rule for each spec to these two paddles' published numbers. The surest test is to demo them on a court.
Buy or demo them at Pickleland
Quick answers
What is the difference between the OMNI Widebody and the OMNI Elongated?
The OMNI Widebody and the OMNI Elongated differ on 5 published specs and match on 6. Length: the OMNI Widebody is 0.55" shorter (15.95" against 16.5"). The full side-by-side table on this page is built from the maker's published specs.
Can I try both before buying?
Yes for the OMNI Widebody and the OMNI Elongated: both are in the demo rack at Pickleland in Pflugerville, Texas. A demo rental is $8.