Selkirk Vanguard Control Epic (midweight) Review
This paddle delivers plush 16mm+ feel — a control option in a wide body shape.
Price: $200. Swing weight: 112. Twist weight: 6.37. Weight: 8.14 oz. Core: 16mm. Shape: Wide body. Face: Carbon.
Pros
- 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
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Selkirk
Vanguard Control Epic (midweight)
This paddle delivers plush 16mm+ feel — a control option in a wide body shape.
Wide body16mm coreCarbonGen 1Control
Specs & Lab Data
Swing Weight
112
29th percentile
Twist Weight
6.37
51th percentile
Weight
8.1 oz
Core Thickness
16mm
Balance
236mm
Grip Length
5.3"
Grip Size
4.25"
Pros
- +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
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