Selkirk Vanguard Control S2 (midweight) Review
This paddle delivers plush 16mm+ feel, rock-solid stability (89th percentile) — a control option in a wide body shape.
Price: $200. Swing weight: 105. Twist weight: 7.09. Weight: 8.01 oz. Core: 16mm. Shape: Wide body. Face: Carbon.
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: Twist weight of 7.09 (89th percentile) and 16mm core create a forgiving sweet spot for learning
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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.
Wide body16mm coreCarbonGen 1Control
Specs & Lab Data
Swing Weight
105
3th percentile
Twist Weight
7.09
90th percentile
Weight
8 oz
Core Thickness
16mm
Balance
230mm
Grip Length
4.7"
Grip Size
4.25"
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
Twist weight of 7.09 (89th percentile) and 16mm core create a forgiving sweet spot for learning
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