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Company: Selkirk
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Vanguard Control Invikta Lightweight

16 mm

Weight: 7.4 oz

Price: $200

Dimensions

  • Shape:

    elongated

  • Length:
    16.45 in
  • Width:
    7.44 in
  • Thickness:
    16mm
  • Grip length:
    5.5 in
  • Grip thickness:
    4.25 in

Materials

  • Surface:
    carbon fiber
  • Core:
    polypropylene honeycomb

Summary

The Selkirk Vanguard Control Invikta Lightweight is an elongated paddle with a 16mm polypropylene honeycomb core and a carbon fiber face. Its 7.4 oz weight and low swing weight (104) suggest maneuverability. The 16mm core thickness and elongated shape may provide control and a larger sweet spot. The carbon fiber face is often associated with control-oriented paddles. The 5.5-inch grip length is standard. This paddle might be suitable for players prioritizing control and maneuverability, potentially including intermediate or all-court players. The combination of core and face materials could offer a balance of power and control, while the low swing weight may enhance quick exchanges at the net. However, players seeking maximum power might find this paddle's lighter weight a potential limitation. Its twist weight is relatively low (5.3, rating 2.5/10, 4th percentile), which may reduce stability on off-center hits. The spin rating is 7.7/10, placing it in the 73rd percentile.

Attributes

Summary

The Selkirk Vanguard Control Invikta Lightweight is an elongated paddle with a 16mm polypropylene honeycomb core and a carbon fiber face. Its 7.4 oz weight and low swing weight (104) suggest maneuverability. The 16mm core thickness and elongated shape may provide control and a larger sweet spot. The carbon fiber face is often associated with control-oriented paddles. The 5.5-inch grip length is standard. This paddle might be suitable for players prioritizing control and maneuverability, potentially including intermediate or all-court players. The combination of core and face materials could offer a balance of power and control, while the low swing weight may enhance quick exchanges at the net. However, players seeking maximum power might find this paddle's lighter weight a potential limitation. Its twist weight is relatively low (5.3, rating 2.5/10, 4th percentile), which may reduce stability on off-center hits. The spin rating is 7.7/10, placing it in the 73rd percentile.

Comparisons

Reviews

Test results

ReviewerSpinDrive speedVolley speedSwing weightTwist weightBalance pointNote
Pickleball Studio2018--1045.3-
Estimated:2018--1045.3-

Test results

ReviewerSpinDrive speedVolley speedSwing weightTwist weightBalance pointNote
Pickleball Studio2018--1045.3-
Estimated:2018--1045.3-

Spin

2,018RPM

73rd percentile

7.7

Twist weight

5.3

4th percentile

2.5

Balance point

No data available

Drive speed

No data available

Volley speed

No data available

Swing weight

104

11th percentile

9.1%

Average

Spin

2,018RPM

73rd percentile

7.7

Twist weight

5.3

4th percentile

2.5

Balance point

No data available

Drive speed

No data available

Volley speed

No data available

Swing weight

104

11th percentile

9.1%

Average

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