Specifications come from the manufacturer; our sources are listed with each review. Research scores follow our editorial policy. Always confirm USA Pickleball approval on the official list before tournament play.
A thin 13 mm polymer honeycomb core and a QuadFlex hybrid face (two layers of fiberglass, two of carbon) give it a lively, powerful response. Selkirk calls it the top choice for power players, and verified buyers on Selkirk.com (4.7/5 from 848 reviews, Sept 2026) most often praise its power.
Control is the trade-off: thin cores are harder to control on soft shots, and several verified buyers report difficulty with drop shots and dinks, so we subtract 0.5 from its spec-based control rating. Others say the short handle works well for kitchen play.
Selkirk says its ProSpin+ texture is formulated for maximum spin, and buyers frequently mention noticeable spin straight away. The traditional S2 shape gives up some head speed compared with elongated paddles.
Selkirk says the S2 shape has the largest sweet spot of its shapes thanks to the wide 8 in face, though some buyers report dead spots. The thin core scores lower for forgiveness on our scale.
Light weight (7.7–8.1 oz) and a short 4 3/8 in handle make it quick through the air, which buyers highlight for swing speed.
Some buyers find it too light to stay stable on hard incoming drives. Selkirk does not publish a swing or twist weight for this model.
Assembled in the USA with an edgeless DuraEdge guard and Selkirk's limited lifetime warranty. Some buyers report chipping or durability concerns with the thin construction, and a few say the grip slips.
Buyers describe a light, lively paddle with a firm response; a few find it too light.
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Selkirk pairs the S2 shape, its largest face and, per Selkirk, its largest sweet spot, with a shorter 4 3/8 in handle, which it says gives players more control.
Yes. It appears on the USA Pickleball approved paddle list as the Vanguard Power Air S2 Midweight.
From its published specifications using our standard rating scale, which applies the same points for core thickness, weight, shape, width, face material, surface texture and construction to every paddle. A small adjustment (up to 0.5) is made only when verified buyers consistently report something the specs don't show. See our Editorial Policy for the full scale.
Lively power from a thin core and a wide, quick-handling face at a discounted price.
A less precise soft game, a very short handle and some reported durability issues with the thin core.
An intermediate or advanced player who likes to attack, wants a wide face and quick hands, and plays a one-handed backhand.
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