Selkirk Vanguard Power Air S2 vs Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro (16mm)

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

Specs side by side

SpecSelkirk Vanguard Power Air S2Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro (16mm)
Price$100.99$109.99
StylePowerPower
Weight7.7–8.1 oz8 oz
Core thickness13 mm16 mm
CoreHoneycombFoam
ShapeStandard / wideNot listed
Length15.75"—
Width8"—
Handle4.375"—
Buyer rating4.7 / 5 (852)4.8 / 5 (797)

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.

How they differ

  • Selkirk Vanguard Power Air S2 costs $9 less ($101 vs $110).
  • Both are listed at about the same weight (7.7–8.1 oz and 8 oz).
  • Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro (16mm) 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 has a honeycomb core and Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro (16mm) has a foam core.
  • Buyers on the sellers' own stores rate Selkirk Vanguard Power Air S2 4.7 out of 5 (852 reviews) and Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro (16mm) 4.8 (797). Different stores collect reviews differently, so treat small gaps as a tie.

Which should you choose?

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

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