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Selkirk Vanguard Control

Selkirk Vanguard Control is a strong pick that’s easy to compare on specs and price.

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At a glance
Strength
control
Some feedback suggests touch shots can feel less automatic under pace.
Strength
feel
Feedback is mixed on this theme lately.
Selkirk Vanguard Control
Our grade
Strong
Reliable all-court

What stands out

The themes that come up most consistently.
Strengths
  • control
    Some feedback suggests touch shots can feel less automatic under pace.
  • feel
    Feedback is mixed on this theme lately.
What people are saying
kitchen confidencestrong drivesgrippy faceheavy topspinsteady on mishitsforgiving sweet spotsmooth impactconnected feel
Touch & Control
  • It’s easy to keep the ball low thanks to confidence-inspiring at the kitchen.
  • The first impression is calm and predictable.
Power
  • It tends to feel lively when you step in, especially in hands battles at the net.
  • Players often call out easy to generate pace when when rolling topspin from the baseline.
Spin
  • In real play, it shows up as confident on angles.
  • The common thread: grippy with heavy shape.
Stability
  • On off-center contact, the paddle stays solid against pace.
  • In fast exchanges, the head feels stable through contact.
Feel
  • Most feedback points to comfortable over long sessions.
  • It tends to feel connected and clean, especially when trying to hit your spots under pressure.
Overall
  • Players often call out predictable in play when when rolling topspin from the baseline.
  • The first impression is balanced overall.

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