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Selkirk Vanguard Maxima Lightweight 2.0 pickleball paddle

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Vanguard Maxima Lightweight 2.0 Selkirk

Pickleball· Vanguard

RR ScoreUpdated on 10/07/2026
Version · 18 optionsVanguard Maxima Lightweight 2.0Change

The Selkirk Vanguard 2.0 Maxima LW is a pickleball paddle with a Quantum carbon fiber face and an X5 honeycomb polymer core, with a 15.9 mm core thickness. It measures 16.5 in long by 7.375 in wide, weighs 7.55 oz, has a 5.625 in handle and a 4.25 in grip circumference. It is the lightweight (LW) version of the Vanguard 2.0 Maxima, with a thick 15.875 mm core and the factory Vanguard Geo Grip.

Key specs

Full specs
Weight
7.6 oz
Core thickness
15.9 mm
Face material
Quantum carbon fiber
Core
X5 honeycomb polymer
Width
7.4 in
Length
16.5 in

LevelsBeginner, Intermediate

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Strengths and watch-outs

Pros

  • 7.55 oz lightweight version: easy to maneuver
  • Length of 16.5 in and 5.625 in handle: good reach
  • Quantum carbon face with thick X5 core

Cons

  • Width of 7.375 in makes the sweet spot smaller
  • Light weight demands more from the arm to generate power
Levels
Beginner, Intermediate

Specs

Construction
Face materialQuantum carbon fiberMedium confidence
CoreX5 honeycomb polymerMedium confidence
Core thickness15.9 mmMedium confidence
Edge protectionNo dataMedium confidence
ThermoformedNo dataMedium confidence
USA Pickleball approvedNo dataMedium confidence
Dimensions
Weight7.6 ozMedium confidence
Width7.4 inMedium confidence
Length16.5 inMedium confidence
Grip length5.6 inMedium confidence
Grip circumference4.3 inMedium confidence
ShapeNo dataMedium confidence

How the RR Score was calculated

CriterionWeightScore
Specs65%58
Approval from players35%65

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