Selkirk
Selkirk Vanguard Epic Control
Independent paddle review with side-by-side ratings.
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Selkirk Vanguard Epic Control
Gen 1 · 202416mm coreWidebody ✔ USAP approved
The quick read: a Gen 1 control-oriented paddle that prioritizes placement and touch. The low swing weight keeps your hands fast at the net, with a forgiving sweet spot.
The numbers that actually matter
Independently measured — by Pickleball Studio and/or John Kew, not our own testing. Bars show where this paddle sits vs. the typical range.
🌀 Spin1,925 RPM
Moderate spin — enough to shape the ball, not a spin specialist.
1,6002,400
⚡ Swing weight110
Low-mid — quick hands with a balanced feel.
105 (quick)125 (heavy)
🎯 Twist weight6.21
Forgiving — a large, stable sweet spot off-center.
5.07.5 (forgiving)
16mm
Core
5.3"
Handle
Gen 1
Build
Control
Category
RFP's take — our interpretation of the measured data
Who should actually swing it?
Selkirk positions the Vanguard Epic Control as a control-oriented paddle that prioritizes placement and touch. The measured numbers back that up: the low swing weight keeps your hands fast at the net, with a forgiving sweet spot.
✅ Great for: players who value placement, touch, and a predictable face.
⛔ Look elsewhere if: you want raw put-away power over finesse.
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