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Company: Selkirk Sport
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Vanguard Pro Invikta

16 mm

Weight: 8 oz

Price: $230

Dimensions

  • Shape:

    elongated

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

Materials

  • Surface:
    carbon fiber
  • Core:
    polypropylene honeycomb

Summary

The Selkirk Sport Vanguard Pro Invikta is an elongated paddle with a 16mm polypropylene honeycomb core, known for balancing power and control. The carbon fiber face is often associated with control and feel. Weighing 8 ounces with a 5.5-inch grip, it falls into the midweight category. Its swing weight of 114 is considered medium, requiring moderate effort to swing. The 16mm core thickness contributes to control-oriented gameplay.

With a spin rating of 7.7 and drive speed rating of 7.5, this paddle may offer a blend of spin and power. The twist weight rating of 3.9 suggests moderate torsional stability. The manufacturer states that this paddle is designed for advanced players. The combination of control-oriented features and power potential may suit players seeking an all-court paddle.

A potential strength is the balance of power and control suggested by its specifications. The elongated shape could offer a larger sweet spot. A potential weakness could be the moderate volley speed rating of 5.4, which may not provide the highest level of pop for aggressive volleyers.

Attributes

Summary

The Selkirk Sport Vanguard Pro Invikta is an elongated paddle with a 16mm polypropylene honeycomb core, known for balancing power and control. The carbon fiber face is often associated with control and feel. Weighing 8 ounces with a 5.5-inch grip, it falls into the midweight category. Its swing weight of 114 is considered medium, requiring moderate effort to swing. The 16mm core thickness contributes to control-oriented gameplay.

With a spin rating of 7.7 and drive speed rating of 7.5, this paddle may offer a blend of spin and power. The twist weight rating of 3.9 suggests moderate torsional stability. The manufacturer states that this paddle is designed for advanced players. The combination of control-oriented features and power potential may suit players seeking an all-court paddle.

A potential strength is the balance of power and control suggested by its specifications. The elongated shape could offer a larger sweet spot. A potential weakness could be the moderate volley speed rating of 5.4, which may not provide the highest level of pop for aggressive volleyers.

Comparisons

Reviews

Test results

ReviewerSpinDrive speedVolley speedSwing weightTwist weightBalance pointNote
Pickleball Effect193753.833.21145.89237
Estimated:201655.039234.00981145.89237

Test results

ReviewerSpinDrive speedVolley speedSwing weightTwist weightBalance pointNote
Pickleball Effect193753.833.21145.89237
Estimated:201655.039234.00981145.89237

Drive speed

55mph

75th percentile

7.5

Volley speed

34mph

34th percentile

5.4

Swing weight

114

47th percentile

0.0%

Average

Spin

2,016RPM

72nd percentile

7.7

Twist weight

5.89

27th percentile

3.9

Balance point

237mm

32nd percentile

0.8%

Average

Drive speed

55mph

75th percentile

7.5

Volley speed

34mph

34th percentile

5.4

Swing weight

114

47th percentile

0.0%

Average

Spin

2,016RPM

72nd percentile

7.7

Twist weight

5.89

27th percentile

3.9

Balance point

237mm

32nd percentile

0.8%

Average

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