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Pickleball Apes Harmony V 16mm vs Selkirk Vanguard Control S2 (midweight)

Side-by-side comparison with lab-tested specs

Specs Comparison

Spec
Pickleball Apes Harmony V 16mm
Selkirk Vanguard Control S2 (midweight)
Price
$199.99
$200
Swing Weight
107
105
Twist Weight
7.06
7.09
Weight
8 oz
8 oz
Core
16mm
16mm
Power
57.1 MPH
—
Pop
36.4 MPH
—
Spin
2178 RPM
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Shape
Wide body
Wide body
Face
Carbon
Carbon
Build
Gen 3
Gen 1
Balance
234mm
230mm

Pickleball Apes Harmony V 16mm

This paddle delivers mid-range 57.1 MPH power, plush 16mm+ feel, 84th percentile spin (2178 RPM) — a control option in a wide body shape.

Pros

  • +Above-average power at 57.1 MPH (74th percentile, avg 56.4)
  • +Good spin generation at 2178 RPM (84th percentile)
  • +Exceptional stability — 7.06 twist weight is 89th percentile (avg 6.3), very forgiving on off-center hits
  • +Quick hands — swing weight of 107 is in the 13th percentile (avg 114), easy to maneuver
  • +Wide body maximizes the sweet spot for more forgiveness on off-center hits

Cons

  • −Shorter face reduces reach compared to elongated paddles
  • −Thick core trades some pop and hand speed for control

Best For

BeginnersSpin-Heavy Players
Buy at Official StoreAlso on Amazon
Code: PBSTUDIO — 10%
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Selkirk Vanguard Control S2 (midweight)

This paddle delivers plush 16mm+ feel, rock-solid stability (89th percentile) — a control option in a wide body shape.

Pros

  • +Exceptional stability — 7.09 twist weight is 89th percentile (avg 6.3), very forgiving on off-center hits
  • +Quick hands — swing weight of 105 is in the bottom 8% (avg 114), easy to maneuver
  • +Wide body maximizes the sweet spot for more forgiveness on off-center hits
  • +Thick core (16mm+) provides a soft, controlled feel with a large sweet spot

Cons

  • −Very light swing weight of 105 (bottom 8%) sacrifices power and plow-through
  • −Shorter face reduces reach compared to elongated paddles
  • −Thick core trades some pop and hand speed for control

Best For

Beginners
Buy at Official StoreAlso on Amazon
Code: INF-BRAYDONU
Full details

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