Selkirk VANGUARD Power Air - S2 - Pickleball Paddle
A strong option with a balanced feel and an easy learning curve.
Best for
All-court playFast handsConfident resets
Not for
Budget-first buyersPlayers who want a radically different feel
Typical price
$130
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In rankings
At a glance
Strength
control
Some feedback suggests touch shots can feel less automatic under pace.
Strength
power
A few notes point to needing more swing effort to access top-end power.
Tradeoff
durability
Feedback is mixed on this theme lately.
Our grade
Developing
Score coming soon
What stands out
The themes that come up most consistently.
Strengths
- controlSome feedback suggests touch shots can feel less automatic under pace.
- powerA few notes point to needing more swing effort to access top-end power.
Tradeoffs
- durabilityFeedback is mixed on this theme lately.
What people are saying
predictable placementputaway-readyshapeable shotsgrippy facestable headsteady on mishitsnot buzzysmooth impact
Touch & Control
- It tends to feel forgiving on soft touch, especially when you need pace without overswinging.
- Players often call out easy to place when on defense when contact isn’t perfect.
Power
- In real play, it shows up as strong on drives.
- The common thread: punchy without feeling wild.
Spin
- Rolls and cuts are described as consistent bite on the ball.
- The face grip shows up as easy to roll topspin on shaped shots.
Stability
- Most feedback points to trustworthy under pressure.
- It tends to feel less twisty on mishits, especially in hands battles at the net.
Feel
- The first impression is smooth through impact.
- In real play, it shows up as plush without being mushy.
Value
- Players often call out competitive for the feature set when on defense when contact isn’t perfect.
- For the money, people describe the performance as priced like a premium paddle.
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Where to buy
Current listings and price checks.
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$130
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