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Company: Selkirk
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Vanguard Power Air Epic

13 mm

Weight: 8 oz

Price: $249.99

Dimensions

  • Shape:

    standard

  • Length:
    15.75 in
  • Width:
    8 in
  • Thickness:
    13mm
  • Grip length:
    5.25 in
  • Grip thickness:
    4.25 in

Materials

  • Surface:
    spray on grit
  • Core:
    polypropylene honeycomb

Summary

The Selkirk Vanguard Power Air Epic is a standard-shaped paddle with a 13mm polypropylene honeycomb core, known for balancing power and control. The face features a spray-on grit surface. Weighing 8 ounces with a 5.25-inch grip, it has a low swing weight (104). The shorter grip may not be ideal for two-handed backhands. This paddle may be suitable for players seeking a lighter paddle with a focus on maneuverability. The combination of core and face material could offer a blend of power and spin. The 13mm core thickness may provide more power than thicker cores. Its spin rating is 7.3/10, drive speed rating is 5.3/10, and volley speed rating is 6.3/10. The twist weight rating is 5.1/10, suggesting moderate torsional stability. The lower swing weight may reduce power potential for some players.

Test results

ReviewerSpinDrive speedVolley speedSwing weightTwist weightBalance pointNote
Pickleball Effect188451.433.81046.35229
Estimated:196152.583934.62451046.35229

Attributes

Summary

The Selkirk Vanguard Power Air Epic is a standard-shaped paddle with a 13mm polypropylene honeycomb core, known for balancing power and control. The face features a spray-on grit surface. Weighing 8 ounces with a 5.25-inch grip, it has a low swing weight (104). The shorter grip may not be ideal for two-handed backhands. This paddle may be suitable for players seeking a lighter paddle with a focus on maneuverability. The combination of core and face material could offer a blend of power and spin. The 13mm core thickness may provide more power than thicker cores. Its spin rating is 7.3/10, drive speed rating is 5.3/10, and volley speed rating is 6.3/10. The twist weight rating is 5.1/10, suggesting moderate torsional stability. The lower swing weight may reduce power potential for some players.

Comparisons

Reviews

Test results

ReviewerSpinDrive speedVolley speedSwing weightTwist weightBalance pointNote
Pickleball Effect188451.433.81046.35229
Estimated:196152.583934.62451046.35229

Drive speed

52.6mph

19th percentile

5.3

Volley speed

34.6mph

60th percentile

6.3

Swing weight

104

9th percentile

9.1%

Average

Drive speed

52.6mph

19th percentile

5.3

Volley speed

34.6mph

60th percentile

6.3

Swing weight

104

9th percentile

9.1%

Average

Spin

1,961RPM

61st percentile

7.3

Twist weight

6.35

52nd percentile

5.1

Balance point

229mm

6th percentile

4.2%

Average

Spin

1,961RPM

61st percentile

7.3

Twist weight

6.35

52nd percentile

5.1

Balance point

229mm

6th percentile

4.2%

Average

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