Selkirk
Selkirk LUXX Control Air with InfiniGrit (Epic)
Touch players who prioritize dinks, resets and spin
$200at 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 LUXX Control Air with InfiniGrit (Epic)Selkirk VANGUARD Power Air S2
Power69
Control9.57.5
Spin9.59
Sweet spot9.59
Research score8.68.6
Which Suits Your Game?
| Player type | Selkirk LUXX Control Air with InfiniGrit (Epic) | Selkirk VANGUARD Power Air S2 |
|---|---|---|
| Beginners | 9.0 | 8.5 |
| Touch players | 9.2 | 8.3 |
| Power hitters | 7.9 | 8.8 |
| Spin players | 8.8 | 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 LUXX Control Air with InfiniGrit (Epic)’s 6.
- On control, the Selkirk LUXX Control Air with InfiniGrit (Epic) is ahead: 9.5 vs 7.5.
- The Selkirk LUXX Control Air with InfiniGrit (Epic) also leads on spin, 9.5 to 9.
- The Selkirk LUXX Control Air with InfiniGrit (Epic) also leads on sweet spot, 9.5 to 9.
- Core thickness: 19 mm for the Selkirk LUXX Control Air with InfiniGrit (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.
- Price: the Selkirk VANGUARD Power Air S2 costs less right now (see the prices above).
The Verdict
Choose the Selkirk LUXX Control Air with InfiniGrit (Epic) if you want more control, more spin 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 a lower price, especially if you’re a power hitter.
Specs Side by Side
| Spec | Selkirk LUXX Control Air with InfiniGrit (Epic) | Selkirk VANGUARD Power Air S2 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 7.9–8.3 oz | 7.7–8.1 oz |
| Shape | Standard | Standard |
| Length | 15.85 in | 15.75 in |
| Width | 7.85 in | 8 in |
| Core thickness | 19 mm | 13 mm |
| Core | X7 Thickset polymer honeycomb | Polymer honeycomb |
| Face | Florek carbon fiber with InfiniGrit 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 | $200 (list $280) | $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 LUXX Control Air with InfiniGrit (Epic) or the Selkirk VANGUARD Power Air S2?
On our spec-based scale they tie at 8.6. By player type, the Selkirk LUXX Control Air with InfiniGrit (Epic) suits beginners and touch players better, while the Selkirk VANGUARD Power Air S2 suits power hitters better.
Which has more power, the Selkirk LUXX Control Air with InfiniGrit (Epic) or the Selkirk VANGUARD Power Air S2?
The Selkirk VANGUARD Power Air S2 rates higher for power on our scale (9 vs 6).
Which is better for beginners, the Selkirk LUXX Control Air with InfiniGrit (Epic) or the Selkirk VANGUARD Power Air S2?
The Selkirk LUXX Control Air with InfiniGrit (Epic) scores higher for beginners (9.0 vs 8.5), mainly from its sweet spot and control ratings.
Are the Selkirk LUXX Control Air with InfiniGrit (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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