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Selkirk

Vanguard Control Epic (midweight)

Widebody16mmGen 1

The Selkirk Vanguard Control Epic (midweight) is a 16 mm widebody pickleball paddle with a Carbon face. It generates average spin with average power and pop. It has a light, maneuverable swing weight built for quick hands at the net, with around-average twist weight and forgiveness.

$200.00
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Performance

Spin—
Power (serve mph)—
Pop (volley mph)—
Swing weight112.0(34)
Twist weight6.4(50)
Balance point23.6 cm(26)

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Full specs

Shape
Widebody
Core thickness
16 mm
Build
Gen 1
Process
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Surface texture
Raw Texture/Peel Ply
Surface layup
Carbon
Core type
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Length
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Width
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Handle length
5.30 in
Static weight
8.1 oz
Swing weight
112.0
Twist weight
6.37
Balance point
23.6 cm
Spin
—
Firepower
—
Grip size
4.25 in
Year released
2024
Certification
USAP
Warranty
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