Selkirk Vanguard Control Invikta (mideweight) Review
This paddle delivers plush 16mm+ feel, spin-friendly low twist weight — a control option in a elongated shape.
Price: $200. Swing weight: 113. Twist weight: 5.65. Weight: 7.97 oz. Core: 16mm. Shape: Elongated. Face: Carbon.
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
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Selkirk
Vanguard Control Invikta (mideweight)
This paddle delivers plush 16mm+ feel, spin-friendly low twist weight — a control option in a elongated shape.
Elongated16mm coreCarbonGen 1Control
Specs & Lab Data
Swing Weight
113
36th percentile
Twist Weight
5.65
8th percentile
Weight
8 oz
Core Thickness
16mm
Balance
237mm
Grip Length
5.5"
Grip Size
4.25"
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
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