Selkirk Vanguard Power Air Invikta Pickleball Paddle
The Selkirk Vanguard Power Air Invikta Pickleball Paddle is the perfect paddle for you as a power player. In addition to a lot of power, it also has an excellent grip due to the mixture of fiberglass and carbon fiber. The elongated shape offers a longer coverage area than conventional paddles.
This is the favorite paddle of the Professional player Tyson McGuffinwho, together with Selkirk has also brought out a gold version.
It is the favorite paddle of many tennis players but not only.
In the long form "Invikta", the paddle still has a long handle that allows two-handed play. Same as the variant Epicbut longer than the handle of the variant S2. However, the sweet spot is slightly smaller than that of the Epic paddle.
Properties
- Player level: Advanced / Pro
- Surface: Hybrid mixture of fiberglass and carbon fiber
- Core: honeycomb polymer
- Thickness: 12.7 mm (thin, therefore lots of power)
- Weight: 221-232 g (medium weight, very agile due to the shape)
- Width: 18.8 cm (narrow paddle)
- Length: 41.9 cm (long paddle)
- Handle length: 13.3 cm (two-handed playable)
- Handle circumference: 10.8 cm
Selkirk description
The culmination of over two years of research and development in collaboration with top pickleball professionals such as Tyson McGuffin the VANGUARD Power Air meets the requirements for power and spin.
As professional pickleball has increasingly focused on power and spin over the last 2 years, the wider community has discovered the benefits of power and spin. This is especially important when it comes to dominating the opponent. The VANGUARD Power Air technology was developed to support these players and provide a paddle that allows full control of the court with power and maximum spin.
Selkirk Labs
Selkirk Labs developed Project 002 as its first iteration. The Power Air uses feedback from Labs members and optimizes the 002 by adding additional control through the SuperCore has. Selkirk has also improved the consistency with 360° Proto Molding and improved aerodynamics. In addition, the edges of the next level offer durability with Aero-DuraEdge edgeless technology.
While edgeless technology has been around for several years, Selkirk is committed to introducing many new performance innovations to edgeless paddles. The Power Air focuses on durability. It also offers an elevated feel, is built entirely with a polymer honeycomb core, and is the power paddle the pickleball community has been asking for.
Power Air overview
- The preferred paddle for power players
- Creates maximum spin for controlled and aggressive drives
- Has a larger sweet spot than conventional power paddles
- Produces shots that are difficult to return due to the outstanding ball spin
- Delivers relentless power with a surprising amount of control
- Undoubtedly the most aerodynamic of all Selkirk paddles
- The ideal paddle for singles and tennis players
Power Air technology
- Air Dynamic Throat: To offer maximum flex, the Air Dynamic Throat is now larger and even closer to the handle, providing optimal airflow and improved ball control.
- ThroatFlex: The new ThoatFlex open throat design, developed to provide maximum flex when you make contact with the ball. It also extends dwell time on the paddle and improves power play for unbeatable consistency.
- ProSpin+ NextGen Texture for long-lasting, maximum spin surface: ProSpin+ NextGen Micro Texture technology is designed to generate more spin than any other technology on the market. This allows you to dominate the ball with ease on the court.
- QuadFlex 4 Layer Hybrid Face: Initiated at Selkirk Labs with Project 002, the QuadFlex 4 Layer Hybrid Face features a unique blend of two layers of Fiberflex and two layers of Quantum+ Carbon for effortless power and control.
- 360° proto-molding: 360° Proto-Molding technology was developed to provide 360-degree composite coverage using a proprietary high-pressure manufacturing process.
- Aero-DuraEdge edgeless technology: Aero-DuraEdge Edgeless technology was introduced to increase edge reliability along with the FlexFoam edge perimeter. It consists of our special, impact-resistant blend of composite materials and polymer.
- FlexFoam Perimeter: FlexFoam perimeter technology is achieved by injecting a specially formulated foam around the entire perimeter of the paddle. This increases durability, adds weight, enlarges the sweet spot and absorbs vibrations on every stroke. This provides a stable, reliable feel. This technology was originally developed at Selkirk Labs for Project 002.
- SuperCore Polymer Honeycomb Core: The groundbreaking SuperCore made of polypropylene with honeycomb structure was developed for the QuadFlex hitting surface and offers maximum power and improves your ball control at the same time.
Invicta | Long handle and longest paddle shapeThe Invikta is favored for its larger sweetspot size compared to other elongated pickleball paddle shapes. It is popular with intermediate to professional players. Did you know, the paddle is the brainchild of national pickleball champion Tyson McGuffin. Its elongated shape, large sweet spot and long handle provide more power, more reach and more spin.
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