{"product_id":"selkirk-vanguard-power-air-epic-paddle","title":"Selkirk Vanguard Power Air Epic Pickleball Paddle","description":"\u003ch2\u003e Selkirk Vanguard Power Air Epic Pickleball Paddle\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The Selkirk Vanguard Power Air Epic Pickleball Paddle is the perfect paddle for you as a power player. Besides offering plenty of power, it also boasts excellent grip thanks to its fiberglass and carbon fiber blend. The large surface area provides a large sweet spot for superior control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e It is the favorite paddle of many tennis players, but not only them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eIn the \"Epic\" version, the paddle has a longer handle than the other two variants ( \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pro-pickleball.ch\/product\/paddles\/selkirk-vanguard-power-air-s2-paddle\/\"\u003eS2\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pro-pickleball.ch\/product\/paddles\/selkirk-vanguard-power-air-invikta-paddle\/\"\u003eInvikta\u003c\/a\u003e ) and, as already mentioned, a larger sweet spot for increased accuracy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e Characteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Player level: Advanced \/ Pro\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Surface: Hybrid mixture of fiberglass and carbon fiber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Core: Honeycomb polymer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Thickness: 12.7 mm (thin, therefore high power)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Weight: 218-230 g (medium weight, very agile due to its shape)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Width: 20.3 cm (one of the wider paddles)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Length: 40.0 cm (normal length)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Handle length: 13.3 cm (playable with two hands)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Grip circumference: 10.8 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e Selkirk description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe Selkirk Vanguard Power Air Epic pickleball paddle, the culmination of over two years of research and development in collaboration with top pickleball professionals like Tyson McGuffin, meets the VANGUARD Power Air's requirements for power and spin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e As professional pickleball has increasingly focused on power and spin over the past two years, the wider community has discovered the advantages of these attributes, particularly when it comes to dominating opponents. VANGUARD Power Air technology was developed to support these players, providing a paddle that allows for complete court control with power and maximum spin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe first iteration of this technology was developed at Selkirk Labs and introduced as Project 002. Power Air utilizes feedback from Labs members and optimizes the 002 by offering additional control through the \u003cstrong\u003eSuperCore\u003c\/strong\u003e , improved consistency with \u003cstrong\u003e360° Proto Molding\u003c\/strong\u003e and aerodynamics, and next-level edge durability with \u003cstrong\u003eAero-DuraEdge Edgeless technology\u003c\/strong\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e While edgeless technology has been around for several years, Selkirk has committed to introducing many new performance innovations for edgeless paddles. The Power Air focuses on durability, offers a premium feel, complete with a polymer honeycomb core, and is the power paddle the pickleball community has been asking for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePower Air Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e The preferred paddle for power players\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Generates maximum spin for controlled, aggressive drives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Features a larger sweet spot than conventional power paddles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n \u003cli\u003eDue to its exceptional ball spin, it produces shots that are difficult to return.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Delivers relentless power with a surprising amount of control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Undoubtedly the most aerodynamic of all Selkirk paddles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e The ideal paddle for singles and tennis players\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePower Air technology\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong\u003eAir Dynamic Throat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Developed in Selkirk Labs with Project 002 and finely tuned to offer maximum flex, the Air Dynamic Throat is now larger and even closer to the grip, providing optimal airflow and improved ball control.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong\u003eThroatFlex:\u003c\/strong\u003e Our new open-throat ThroatFlex design is engineered to provide maximum flex upon contact with the ball, extending dwell time on the paddle and improving power play for unbeatable consistency.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e \n\u003cstrong\u003eProSpin+ NextGen Texture for long-lasting, maximum spin surface:\u003c\/strong\u003e Our ProSpin+ NextGen Micro Texture technology was developed in Selkirk Labs to generate more spin than any other technology on the market, putting the ball on the line with ease to dominate the pitch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong\u003eQuadFlex 4 Layer Hybrid Face:\u003c\/strong\u003e Initiated in Selkirk Labs with Project 002, the QuadFlex 4 Layer Hybrid Face features a unique blend of two layers of Fiberflex and two layers of Quantum+ Carbon for effortless power and control.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong\u003e360° Proto-Molding:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 360° Proto-Molding technology was developed to provide 360-degree composite coverage using a proprietary high-pressure manufacturing process.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e \n\u003cstrong\u003eAero-DuraEdge Edgeless Technology:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aero-DuraEdge Edgeless Technology was introduced to increase edge reliability in conjunction with the FlexFoam edge perimeter. It consists of our special, impact-resistant blend of composite materials and polymer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong\u003eFlexFoam Perimeter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Our FlexFoam Perimeter technology is achieved by injecting a specially formulated foam around the entire circumference of the paddle. This increases durability, adds weight, enlarges the sweet spot, and absorbs vibrations with every stroke for a stable, reliable feel. This technology was originally developed at Selkirk Labs for Project 002.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong\u003eSuperCore Polymer Honeycomb Core:\u003c\/strong\u003e The groundbreaking SuperCore made of polypropylene with a honeycomb structure was developed for the QuadFlex face and offers maximum power while improving your ball control.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEpic\u003c\/strong\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pro-pickleball.ch\/paddle-form\/square\/\"\u003eLong handle and square paddle shape\u003c\/a\u003e : The Epic combines a traditional pickleball paddle shape with a large surface area and a long handle, offering the perfect blend of power and control. 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