Catherine Parenteau Vanguard Power Air - Invikta vs. Apollo

Brand

Price

$250|Selkirk Click for an updated price
$129.99|Spartus Click for an updated price

USAPA Approved

YesYes

Year Released

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Length

16.515.9

Width

7.3758

Core Thickness

1316

Core Material

Polymer HoneycombPolypropylene Honeycomb

Facing Material

Hybrid Blend of Fiberglass and Carbon FiberDuPont™ Kevlar®

Weight (Low-High)

7.7 - 8.18.1 - 8.1

Handle Length

5.255.3

Handle Grip Circumference

4.254.125

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Selkirk

Selkirk

2014

Hayden, ID

37 paddles

Selkirk is one of our favorite paddle brands

While priced higher than other brands like VaticPro & SixZero, I think Selkirk does more to help grow the sport than most other brands. When purchasing from Selkirk Labs, you're investing in the R&D of paddle technology. If money is of no issue, the 006 is a great paddle.

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Spartus

Spartus

2022

San Francisco, CA

5 paddles

Spartus, founded by Josh in San Francisco, is a performance-driven pickleball brand rooted in Josh's diverse background in engineering, law, finance, and business. With a passion for competitive sports and a deep understanding of the importance of quality equipment, Josh has combined his expertise with a team of specialists to create Spartus, a company focused on R&D and delivering high-performance pickleball paddles. Spartus is committed to meeting the needs of players at all levels, offering equipment that maximizes performance and value.

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FAQs

  • Which paddle is cheaper?

    Catherine Parenteau Vanguard Power Air - Invikta is more expensive ($250) than Apollo ($129.99).

  • Is there a difference in the core?

    Apollo has a greater core thickness (16 mm) than Catherine Parenteau Vanguard Power Air - Invikta (13 mm). Conversely, a thinner core tends to provide more power and speed, suitable for players emphasizing a more aggressive playstyle.

  • Which paddle is longer?

    Catherine Parenteau Vanguard Power Air - Invikta has a greater length (16.5 inches) than Apollo (15.9 inches).

  • Which paddle is wider?

    Apollo has a greater width (8 inches) than Catherine Parenteau Vanguard Power Air - Invikta (7.375 inches).

  • Which paddle is heavier?

    Apollo has a greater weight (8.1 oz) than Catherine Parenteau Vanguard Power Air - Invikta (7.9 oz).

  • Which paddle has a longer grip?

    Apollo has a greater handle length (5.3 inches) than Catherine Parenteau Vanguard Power Air - Invikta (5.25 inches).

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