Selkirk Vanguard Power Air S2 vs Gearbox CX11 Elongated Power 7.8oz SSTCORE

Two power paddles at similar prices, compared on the specs each brand publishes. We have not tested either one.

Selkirk Vanguard Power Air S2

Spec	Selkirk Vanguard Power Air S2	Gearbox CX11 Elongated Power 7.8oz SSTCORE
Price	$100.99	$99.99
Style	Power	Power
Weight	7.7–8.1 oz	7.8 oz
Core thickness	13 mm	11 mm
Core	Honeycomb	Honeycomb
Shape	Standard / wide	Elongated
Length	15.75"	16.5"
Width	8"	7.375"
Handle	4.375"	5.5"
Buyer rating	4.7 / 5 (852)	4.8 / 5 (47)

Specs, prices and review scores come from each brand's own product page, last checked October 20, 2026. Confirm with the seller before you buy.

Both cost about the same ($101 and $100).
Both are listed at about the same weight (7.7–8.1 oz and 7.8 oz).
Selkirk Vanguard Power Air S2 has the thicker core (13 mm against 11 mm). Thicker cores are generally more forgiving; thinner ones generally have more pop.
Selkirk Vanguard Power Air S2 is standard / wide in shape and Gearbox CX11 Elongated Power 7.8oz SSTCORE is elongated.
Buyers on the sellers' own stores rate Selkirk Vanguard Power Air S2 4.7 out of 5 (852 reviews) and Gearbox CX11 Elongated Power 7.8oz SSTCORE 4.8 (47). Different stores collect reviews differently, so treat small gaps as a tie.

Choose Selkirk Vanguard Power Air S2 if you want the thicker, generally more forgiving core.
Choose Gearbox CX11 Elongated Power 7.8oz SSTCORE if you want more pop and feedback from a thinner core.
Choose Gearbox CX11 Elongated Power 7.8oz SSTCORE if you want extra reach from the more elongated head.
Choose Selkirk Vanguard Power Air S2 if you want a wider face and a larger sweet spot across the paddle.

These come from the spec differences above, not from hands-on play. For tested results, see an independent lab such as Pickleball Effect.