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Selkirk Vanguard Control S2 (midweight) vs Volair CTRL 2 Forza
Side-by-side comparison with lab-tested specs
Specs Comparison
Spec
Selkirk Vanguard Control S2 (midweight)
Volair CTRL 2 Forza
Price
$200
$199.99
Swing Weight
105
108
Twist Weight
7.09
7.16
Weight
8 oz
8 oz
Core
16mm
16mm
Shape
Wide body
Wide body
Face
Carbon
Composite
Build
Gen 1
Gen 2
Balance
230mm
235mm
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
Code: INF-BRAYDONU
Volair CTRL 2 Forza
This paddle delivers plush 16mm+ feel, rock-solid stability (top 8%) — a control option in a wide body shape.
Pros
- +Exceptional stability — 7.16 twist weight is top 8% (avg 6.3), very forgiving on off-center hits
- +Quick hands — swing weight of 108 is in the 17th percentile (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
- −Shorter face reduces reach compared to elongated paddles
- −Thick core trades some pop and hand speed for control
Best For
Beginners
Code: PBEFFECT
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