Selkirk Vanguard Power Air S2 vs Gearbox GBX Power Elongated

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

Selkirk Vanguard Power Air S2

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.

Selkirk Vanguard Power Air S2 costs $29 less ($101 vs $130).
Both are listed at about the same weight (7.7–8.1 oz and 8 oz).
Gearbox GBX Power Elongated has the thicker core (16 mm against 13 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 GBX Power Elongated is elongated.
Buyers on the sellers' own stores rate Selkirk Vanguard Power Air S2 4.7 out of 5 (852 reviews) and Gearbox GBX Power Elongated 4.4 (44). Different stores collect reviews differently, so treat small gaps as a tie.

Choose Gearbox GBX Power Elongated if you want the thicker, generally more forgiving core.
Choose Selkirk Vanguard Power Air S2 if you want more pop and feedback from a thinner core.
Choose Gearbox GBX Power Elongated 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.
Choose Selkirk Vanguard Power Air S2 if price matters most.

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