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Selkirk Vanguard Control Invikta (mideweight) vs Selkirk Vanguard Pro Power Invikta
Side-by-side comparison with lab-tested specs
Specs Comparison
Spec
Selkirk Vanguard Control Invikta (mideweight)
Selkirk Vanguard Pro Power Invikta
Price
$200
$220
Swing Weight
113
114
Twist Weight
5.65
5.89
Weight
8 oz
8 oz
Core
16mm
16mm
Power
—
55.7 MPH
Pop
—
35.2 MPH
Spin
—
1937 RPM
Shape
Elongated
Elongated
Face
Carbon
Carbon
Build
Gen 1
Gen 2
Balance
237mm
237mm
Selkirk Vanguard Control Invikta (mideweight)
This paddle delivers plush 16mm+ feel, spin-friendly low twist weight — a control 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
- −Low stability — twist weight of 5.65 (12th percentile) means off-center hits will twist more in your hand
- −Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot
- −Thick core trades some pop and hand speed for control
Code: INF-BRAYDONU
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
Code: INF-BRAYDONU
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