Selkirk
Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Epic
Players who want a forgiving all-court paddle at a lower price
$100at Selkirk
Selkirk
Selkirk VANGUARD Power Air S2
Power-minded players who want a wide face and quick hands
$100.99at Selkirk
Ratings Head to Head
Selkirk AMPED Pro Air EpicSelkirk VANGUARD Power Air S2
Power89
Control8.57.5
Spin8.59
Sweet spot109
Research score8.88.6
Which Suits Your Game?
| Player type | Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Epic | Selkirk VANGUARD Power Air S2 |
|---|---|---|
| Beginners | 9.0 | 8.5 |
| Touch players | 8.8 | 8.3 |
| Power hitters | 8.6 | 8.8 |
| Spin players | 8.6 | 8.8 |
Weighted from the four ratings. How these are weighted
Key Differences
- The biggest gap is power: the Selkirk VANGUARD Power Air S2 rates 9 to the Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Epic’s 8.
- The Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Epic also leads on control, 8.5 to 7.5.
- On sweet spot, the Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Epic is ahead: 10 vs 9.
- The Selkirk VANGUARD Power Air S2 also leads on spin, 9 to 8.5.
- Core thickness: 16 mm for the Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Epic against 13 mm for the Selkirk VANGUARD Power Air S2. The thinner Selkirk VANGUARD Power Air S2 should give more pop; thicker cores lean toward control.
The Verdict
Go with the Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Epic if you want more control and a bigger sweet spot, especially if you’re a beginner or a touch player.
Choose the Selkirk VANGUARD Power Air S2 if you want more power and more spin, especially if you’re a power hitter or a spin player.
Specs Side by Side
| Spec | Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Epic | Selkirk VANGUARD Power Air S2 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 7.8–8.2 oz | 7.7–8.1 oz |
| Shape | Standard | Standard |
| Length | 15.75 in | 15.75 in |
| Width | 8 in | 8 in |
| Core thickness | 16 mm | 13 mm |
| Core | X5+ polypropylene honeycomb | Polymer honeycomb |
| Face | FiberFlex+ fiberglass with ProSpin+ micro texture | QuadFlex hybrid (fiberglass + carbon fiber) with ProSpin+ texture |
| Handle length | 5.25 in | 4.375 in |
| Grip size | 4.25 in | 4.25 in |
| Price | $100 (list $180) | $100.99 (list $250) |
| USA Pickleball approved | Yes | Yes |
Specs as published by each manufacturer. Prices are checked daily on each brand’s own store; the checkout price is final.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, the Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Epic or the Selkirk VANGUARD Power Air S2?
On our spec-based scale the Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Epic scores higher (8.8 vs 8.6). By player type, the Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Epic suits beginners and touch players better, while the Selkirk VANGUARD Power Air S2 suits power hitters and spin players better.
Which has more power, the Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Epic or the Selkirk VANGUARD Power Air S2?
The Selkirk VANGUARD Power Air S2 rates higher for power on our scale (9 vs 8).
Which is better for beginners, the Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Epic or the Selkirk VANGUARD Power Air S2?
The Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Epic scores higher for beginners (9.0 vs 8.5), mainly from its sweet spot and control ratings.
Are the Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Epic and Selkirk VANGUARD Power Air S2 approved for tournament play?
Yes. Both are on the USA Pickleball approved paddle list.
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