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Selkirk

Vanguard Power Air Invikta 12mm

This paddle delivers control-oriented 54.9 MPH power, crisp 13mm feel, 84th percentile spin (2176 RPM) — a versatile option in an elongated shape.

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Elongated13mm coreHybrid

Specs & Lab Data

What do these mean?
Swing Weight
106
11th percentile
Twist Weight
5.45
7th percentile
Weight
7.9 oz
Core Thickness
13mm
Power
54.9 MPH
14th percentile
Pop
36.5 MPH
63rd percentile
Spin
2176 RPM
Balance
231mm
Grip Length
5.25"
Grip Size
4.25"
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Pros

  • +Good spin generation at 2176 RPM (84th percentile)
  • +Quick hands — swing weight of 106 is in the 11th percentile (avg 114), easy to maneuver
  • +Elongated shape gives extra reach on defense, overheads, and two-handed backhands
  • +Thin core (13mm) gives a crisp, responsive feel with fast feedback

Cons

  • −Below-average power at 54.9 MPH (14th percentile, avg 56.4) — you'll need to generate pace with technique
  • −Low stability — twist weight of 5.45 (bottom 7%) means off-center hits will twist more in your hand
  • −Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot
  • −Very thin core can feel harsh on mishits and may cause arm fatigue

Best For

Doubles Specialists

Light swing weight (106, 11th percentile) with 36.5 MPH pop for fast exchanges at the kitchen

Spin-Heavy Players

2176 RPM (84th percentile) for kicking serves, heavy thirds, and roll volleys

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Data sources

Data sources. Specs from The Pickleball Studio's paddle database (mostly manufacturer figures; swing and twist weight measured by the source), power, pop and spin from lab testing credited to Pickleball Effect. Percentiles compare this paddle with the other paddles in our database. Pros and world ranks from the PPA Tour, as of Oct 11, 2026. The price is the list price from the source database and may have changed. How we score paddles.