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Selkirk Vanguard Power Air S2 pickleball paddle

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Vanguard Power Air S2 Selkirk

Pickleball· Vanguard

RR ScoreUpdated on 2026-10-02
Version · 18 optionsVanguard Power Air S2Change

The Vanguard Power Air is one of Selkirk's best-selling lines, and the S2 is the wide-shape, short-handle version. It combines a hybrid fiberglass and carbon face, a 13 mm honeycomb polymer core, and an Edgeless DuraEdge edge, with no edge guard, with an air opening in the throat to speed up the swing. It measures 15.75 x 8 inches, weighs 7.7 to 8.1 oz, and has the largest sweet spot in the Selkirk line. It is a power and spin paddle, assembled in the USA.

Key specs

Full specs
Weight
7.9 oz
Core thickness
13 mm
Face material
Glass and carbon fiber
Core
Honeycomb polymer
Width
8 in
Length
15.8 in

LevelsIntermediate, Advanced

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Strengths and watch-outs

Pros

  • Largest sweet spot among Selkirk shapes
  • A lot of swing speed with the Air system
  • Guardless edge increases the usable area
  • Good spin and fast ball exit

Cons

  • 4.4 in handle makes the two-handed backhand difficult
  • 13 mm core is less stable and harder in the short game
  • Older generation compared with current foam paddles
Ideal for
Power player who prefers a wide face, short handle, and maximum sweet spot, including those coming from table tennis.
Levels
Intermediate, Advanced

Specs

Construction
Face materialGlass and carbon fiberMedium confidence
CoreHoneycomb polymerMedium confidence
Core thickness13 mmMedium confidence
Edge protectionNoMedium confidence
ThermoformedNo dataMedium confidence
USA Pickleball approvedYesMedium confidence
Dimensions
Weight7.9 oz7.7 to 8.1 ozMedium confidence
Width8 inMedium confidence
Length15.8 inMedium confidence
Grip length4.4 inMedium confidence
Grip circumference4.3 inMedium confidence
ShapeStandardMedium confidence

How the RR Score was calculated

CriterionWeightScore
Specs65%59
Approval from players35%65

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