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Bread & Butter Wild Thing vs Selkirk Vanguard Pro Power Invikta

Side-by-side comparison with lab-tested specs

Specs Comparison

Spec
Bread & Butter Wild Thing
Selkirk Vanguard Pro Power Invikta
Price
$189.99
$220
Swing Weight
113
114
Twist Weight
5.91
5.89
Weight
7.7 oz
8 oz
Core
16mm
16mm
Power
55.8 MPH
55.7 MPH
Pop
35.6 MPH
35.2 MPH
Spin
1907 RPM
1937 RPM
Shape
Elongated
Elongated
Face
Carbon
Carbon
Build
Gen 2
Gen 2
Balance
239mm
237mm

Bread & Butter Wild Thing

This paddle delivers mid-range 55.8 MPH power, plush 16mm+ feel, spin-friendly low twist weight — a all-court option in a elongated shape.

Pros

  • +Elongated shape gives extra reach on defense, overheads, and two-handed backhands
  • +Thick core (16mm+) provides a soft, controlled feel with a large sweet spot
  • +Lightweight at 7.7 oz (bottom 4%) — reduces fatigue during long sessions

Cons

  • −Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot
  • −Thick core trades some pop and hand speed for control

Best For

Players with Arm Issues

Selkirk Vanguard Pro Power Invikta

This paddle delivers control-oriented 55.7 MPH power, plush 16mm+ feel, spin-friendly low twist weight — a all-court option in a elongated shape.

Pros

  • +Elongated shape gives extra reach on defense, overheads, and two-handed backhands
  • +Thick core (16mm+) provides a soft, controlled feel with a large sweet spot

Cons

  • −Lower pop at 35.2 MPH (17th percentile, avg 36.1) — may feel sluggish in fast hands exchanges
  • −Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot
  • −Thick core trades some pop and hand speed for control

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