Flash 14mm vs. Vanguard Control - S2 (Lightweight)

paddle imageFlash 14mm
paddle imageVanguard Control - S2 (Lightweight)

Brand

Vatic ProSee all paddles
SelkirkSee all paddles

Price

$139.99|Vatic Pro Click for an updated price
$200|Click for an updated price

USAPA Approved

YesYes

Year Released

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Length

16.315.7

Width

7.78.2

Core Thickness

1416

Core Material

Optimized C7 PolymersX5 Polypropylene Honeycomb Core

Facing Material

Raw TORAY T700 Carbon FiberT700 Raw QuadCarbon Fiber Face

Weight (Low-High)

8 - 8.27.7 - 7.9

Handle Length

5.34.7

Handle Grip Circumference

4.1254.25

ThePickleballDinks Tier

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Vatic Pro

Vatic Pro

2022

Orange County, CA

9 paddles

Vatic Pro is one of our favorite paddle brands

I'm in love with the Prism Flash, especially at the $100 price point. Wow. Probably the best raw carbon fiber paddle & best overall paddle you can get for $100. This is the paddle I recommend to all my friends getting started.

Compare all 9 Vatic Pro paddles
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.

Compare all 37 Selkirk paddles

FAQs

  • Which paddle is cheaper?

    Vanguard Control - S2 (Lightweight) is more expensive ($200) than Flash 14mm ($139.99).

  • Is there a difference in the core?

    Vanguard Control - S2 (Lightweight) has a greater core thickness (16 mm) than Flash 14mm (14 mm). Conversely, a thinner core tends to provide more power and speed, suitable for players emphasizing a more aggressive playstyle.

  • Which paddle is longer?

    Flash 14mm has a greater length (16.3 inches) than Vanguard Control - S2 (Lightweight) (15.7 inches).

  • Which paddle is wider?

    Vanguard Control - S2 (Lightweight) has a greater width (8.2 inches) than Flash 14mm (7.7 inches).

  • Which paddle is heavier?

    Flash 14mm has a greater weight (8.1 oz) than Vanguard Control - S2 (Lightweight) (7.800000000000001 oz).

  • Which paddle has a longer grip?

    Flash 14mm has a greater handle length (5.3 inches) than Vanguard Control - S2 (Lightweight) (4.7 inches).

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