Selkirk Vanguard Power Air S2 Pickleball Paddle
The Selkirk Vanguard Power Air S2 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 standard Selkrik paddle shape offers a very large sweet spot.
It is the favorite paddle of many tennis players but not only.
In the standard shape "S2", the paddle has a slightly shorter handle and is suitable for one-handed play. The variants Epic and Invicta (golden Tyson McGuffin version) have a handle that is 2.3 cm longer. The sweet spot is therefore enormous with this shape.
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: 215-227 g (light to medium weight, very agile due to the shape)
- Width: 20.3 cm (one of the wider paddles)
- Length: 40.0 cm (normal length)
- Handle length: 11.0 cm (one-handed grip)
- Handle circumference: 10.5 cm
Selkirk description
The culmination of over two years of research and development in collaboration with top pickleball pros like Tyson McGuffin, the VANGUARD Power Air meets the demands for power and spin.
As professional pickleball has increasingly focused on power and spin over the past 2 years, the larger community has discovered the benefits of power and spin, especially when it comes to dominating opponents. 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.
The first iteration of this technology was developed at Selkirk Labs and launched as Project 002. Power Air uses feedback from Labs members and optimizes the 002 by adding additional control through the SuperCoreimproved consistency with 360° Proto Molding and aerodynamics and next-level edging offers 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, offers an elevated feel, complete 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, 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: Developed in Selkirk Labs with Project 002 and fine-tuned to provide maximum flex, the Air Dynamic Throat is now larger and even closer to the handle, providing optimal airflow and improved ball control.
- ThroatFlex: Our new ThoatFlex open throat design is engineered to provide maximum flex when you make contact with the ball, extending dwell time on the paddle and improving power play for unbeatable consistency.
- ProSpin+ NextGen Texture for long-lasting, maximum spin surface: Our ProSpin+ NextGen Micro Texture technology was developed at Selkirk Labs to generate more spin than any other technology on the market 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: Our FlexFoam perimeter technology is achieved by injecting a specially formulated foam into the entire perimeter of the paddle, increasing durability, adding weight, increasing the sweet spot and absorbing vibration on every stroke for 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.
S2 | Standard paddle shape with short handleWith the largest sweet spot of any Selkirk paddle shape, the S2 offers increased power and reliable consistency. The traditional shape and extra large surface area paired with a shorter handle give players ultimate control on the court.
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