Selkirk LUXX Control Air Epic vs Wilson Vesper Control 17mm
The Selkirk LUXX Control Air Epic and Wilson Vesper Control 17mm differ most on power and core thickness. Both are scored by the same formula from published specs, so the comparison is like for like — but neither has been physically measured by us.
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| Spec |  | WilsonVesper Control 17mm |
|---|---|---|
| Price (MSRP)Manufacturer Spec | $279.99 | $249.00▲ |
| PowerDerived | 22 | 34▲ |
| ControlDerived | 82▲ | 76 |
| SpinDerived | 85 | 85 |
| ForgivenessDerived | 68 | 70▲ |
| Swing weight indexDerived | 24 | 33 |
| Core thicknessManufacturer Spec | 20 mm | 17 mm |
| Face materialManufacturer Spec | Raw carbon | Raw carbon |
| Core materialManufacturer Spec | Polypropylene honeycomb | Polypropylene honeycomb |
| ShapeManufacturer Spec | Widebody | Widebody |
| LengthManufacturer Spec | 15.75" | 15.9" |
| WidthManufacturer Spec | 8" | 8" |
| Handle lengthManufacturer Spec | 5" | 5.25"▲ |
| Static weightManufacturer Spec | 8 oz | 8.1 oz |
| Balance pointDerived | 20.2 cm | 20.6 cm |
| ThermoformedManufacturer Spec | No | No |
| USAP approvedManufacturer Spec | Yes | Yes |
| ReleasedManufacturer Spec | 2023 | 2025 |
Analysis
Where they actually differ
Only differences big enough to matter are listed. Anything inside the margin of an estimate is left out.
- Power
- Wilson Vesper Control 17mm scores 34 against 22 — 12 points of more pace on drives and put-aways.
- Core thickness
- 20mm against 17mm. The thicker core dwells on the ball longer; the thinner one rebounds harder.
- Handle
- Wilson Vesper Control 17mm has the longer handle at 5.25" — the deciding factor if you hit a two-handed backhand.
- Price
- Wilson Vesper Control 17mm is $31 cheaper at MSRP.
Choose the
Selkirk LUXX Control Air Epic
- You prefer the brand or the feel
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$279.99 MSRP. Retail prices change often — we link out rather than quote a price that might be wrong by the time you read this.
Choose the
Wilson Vesper Control 17mm
- You want power (34/100)
- Budget matters — it's $31 less
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