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Vanguard S2 Control

This paddle delivers plush 16mm feel — a versatile option in a standard shape.

$199.99USD list
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Standard16mm coreCarbon

Specs & Lab Data

What do these mean?
Swing Weight
105
9th percentile
Twist Weight
6.98
87th percentile
Weight
8 oz
Core Thickness
16mm
Spin
1940 RPM
Grip Length
4.7"
Grip Size
4.25"
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Pros

  • +Exceptional stability — 6.98 twist weight is 87th percentile (avg 6.3), very forgiving on off-center hits
  • +Quick hands — swing weight of 105 is in the bottom 9% (avg 114), easy to maneuver
  • +Thick 16mm core provides a soft, controlled feel with a forgiving sweet spot

Cons

  • −Very light swing weight of 105 (bottom 9%) sacrifices power and plow-through
  • −Thick core trades some pop and hand speed for control

Best For

Beginners

Twist weight of 6.98 (87th percentile) and 16mm core create a forgiving sweet spot for learning

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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). Percentiles compare this paddle with the other paddles in our database. Pros and world ranks from the PPA Tour, as of Nov 8, 2026. The price is the list price from the source database and may have changed. How we score paddles.