Vanguard Power Air Invikta 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
$250
Customer rating 3.8/5 (46)
In rankings
At a glance
Strength
power
A few notes point to needing more swing effort to access top-end power.
Strength
spin
Spin is described as solid, but not a standout versus the grippiest faces.
Our grade
Strong
Reliable all-court
Specs & measurements
All captured specs in one place.
Paddle analytics percentiles
Balance
47th
Pop
66th
Power
27th
Spin
4th
Swing Weight
79th
Twist Weight
44th
What stands out
The themes that come up most consistently.
Strengths
- powerA few notes point to needing more swing effort to access top-end power.
- spinSpin is described as solid, but not a standout versus the grippiest faces.
What people are saying
punchy popheavy topspinbite on cuts
Power
- The common thread: quick on putaways.
- Most feedback points to strong on drives.
Spin
- The face grip shows up as reliable for cut shots on shaped shots.
- The first impression is consistent bite on the ball.
Phrased for clarity.
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