Paddles for experienced players who can exploit a narrower sweet spot.
Selkirk
8.6/10Standard-shape power paddle
Selkirk's VANGUARD Power Air in the S2 shape — Selkirk's widest face with a short 4 3/8 in handle — built with a QuadFlex hybrid face (two layers of fiberglass, two of carbon) and a 13 mm polymer honeycomb core.
Selkirk
9.4/10Elongated foam-core power paddle
Selkirk LABS' power paddle, pairing a BoomCore (PureFoam with a fused EVA power ring) and a three-layer Multistrata T700 carbon face with an InfiniGrit surface and pre-installed MOI perimeter weighting. Also available in a widebody shape.
Selkirk
9.4/10Elongated foam-core all-court paddle
Selkirk's all-court foam paddle, built around a ReactCore (PureFoam center, PureFoam ring and EVA power ring), an InfiniGrit spin surface and adjustable MOI perimeter weights. Also available in a widebody shape.
Selkirk
8.8/10Thick-core control paddle
Selkirk's control paddle with a 19 mm X7 Thickset honeycomb core, a Florek carbon fiber face with InfiniGrit spin texture and an Aero-DuraEdge edgeless build. Reviewed here in the Epic shape; an Invikta (elongated) version is also sold.
| Paddle | Specs | Buy | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SelkirkSelkirk LABS Project BoomstikPower players who want a forgiving elongated paddle | 9.4 | $333 | 8.0–8.3 ozElongated16 mm core | 10 | 8.5 | 10 | Read review: Selkirk LABS Project Boomstik |
| SelkirkSelkirk OMNIAll-court players who want one paddle for drives and the soft game | 9.4 | $300 | 7.9–8.2 ozElongated16 mm core | 9.75 | 9 | 10 | Read review: Selkirk OMNI |
| SelkirkSelkirk LUXX Control Air EpicTouch players who prioritize dinks, resets and spin | 8.8 | $200 | 7.9–8.3 ozStandard19 mm core | 6.25 | 10 | 9.5 | Read review: Selkirk LUXX Control Air Epic |
| SelkirkSelkirk VANGUARD Power Air S2Power-minded players who want a wide face and quick hands | 8.6 | $100.99 | 7.7–8.1 ozStandard13 mm core | 9.25 | 7 | 9.25 | Read review: Selkirk VANGUARD Power Air S2 |