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Company: Selkirk
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Vanguard Power Air Invikta

12.7 mm

Weight: 7.8 oz

Price: $250

Dimensions

  • Shape:

    elongated

  • Length:
    16.5 in
  • Width:
    7.4 in
  • Thickness:
    12.7mm
  • Grip length:
    5.25 in
  • Grip thickness:
    4.25 in

Materials

  • Surface:
    fiberglass
  • Core:
    polypropylene honeycomb

Summary

The Selkirk Vanguard Power Air Invikta is an elongated paddle with a 12.7mm polypropylene honeycomb core and a fiberglass face. This combination may offer a blend of power and control. The paddle weighs 7.8 oz and has a low swing weight of 110, potentially making it maneuverable. The 5.25-inch grip may not be ideal for two-handed backhands. The paddle's spin rating is 7.3/10 and its volley speed rating is 6.8/10. Its drive speed is rated lower at 4.9/10. The relatively low twist weight of 5.5 may result in less stability on off-center hits. This paddle might be suitable for players seeking a lighter, quicker paddle with decent spin and volley speed. The lower drive speed rating suggests it may not be ideal for players prioritizing power.

Attributes

Summary

The Selkirk Vanguard Power Air Invikta is an elongated paddle with a 12.7mm polypropylene honeycomb core and a fiberglass face. This combination may offer a blend of power and control. The paddle weighs 7.8 oz and has a low swing weight of 110, potentially making it maneuverable. The 5.25-inch grip may not be ideal for two-handed backhands. The paddle's spin rating is 7.3/10 and its volley speed rating is 6.8/10. Its drive speed is rated lower at 4.9/10. The relatively low twist weight of 5.5 may result in less stability on off-center hits. This paddle might be suitable for players seeking a lighter, quicker paddle with decent spin and volley speed. The lower drive speed rating suggests it may not be ideal for players prioritizing power.

Comparisons

Reviews

Test results

ReviewerSpinDrive speedVolley speedSwing weightTwist weightBalance pointNote
John Kew217652.635.81065.31231
Pickleball Effect189451.6341125.62237
Pickleball Studio1851--1125.58-
Estimated:195652.145934.931105.50333234

Test results

ReviewerSpinDrive speedVolley speedSwing weightTwist weightBalance pointNote
John Kew217652.635.81065.31231
Pickleball Effect189451.6341125.62237
Pickleball Studio1851--1125.58-
Estimated:195652.145934.931105.50333234

Drive speed

52.1mph

12th percentile

4.9

Volley speed

34.9mph

68th percentile

6.8

Swing weight

110

30th percentile

3.5%

Average

Spin

1,956RPM

60th percentile

7.3

Twist weight

5.503

9th percentile

3.0

Balance point

234mm

17th percentile

2.1%

Average

Spin

1,956RPM

60th percentile

7.3

Twist weight

5.503

9th percentile

3.0

Balance point

234mm

17th percentile

2.1%

Average

Drive speed

52.1mph

12th percentile

4.9

Volley speed

34.9mph

68th percentile

6.8

Swing weight

110

30th percentile

3.5%

Average

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