R1 Pulsar (Standard Handle) vs. Vanguard Control - S2 (Lightweight)

Brand

Price

$150|Ronbus Click for an updated price
$200|Click for an updated price

USAPA Approved

YesYes

Year Released

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Length

16.2515.7

Width

7.58.2

Core Thickness

1616

Core Material

Polypropylene HoneycombX5 Polypropylene Honeycomb Core

Facing Material

Raw Toray T700 Carbon Fiber TexturedT700 Raw QuadCarbon Fiber Face

Weight (Low-High)

7.9 - 8.37.7 - 7.9

Handle Length

4.254.7

Handle Grip Circumference

4.1254.25

ThePickleballDinks Tier

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Selkirk

Selkirk

2014

Hayden, ID

37 paddles

Selkirk is one of our favorite paddle brands

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FAQs

  • Which paddle is cheaper?

    Vanguard Control - S2 (Lightweight) is more expensive ($200) than R1 Pulsar (Standard Handle) ($150).

  • Is there a difference in the core?

    R1 Pulsar (Standard Handle) and Vanguard Control - S2 (Lightweight) have the same core thickness (16 mm).

  • Which paddle is longer?

    R1 Pulsar (Standard Handle) has a greater length (16.25 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 R1 Pulsar (Standard Handle) (7.5 inches).

  • Which paddle is heavier?

    R1 Pulsar (Standard Handle) has a greater weight (8.100000000000001 oz) than Vanguard Control - S2 (Lightweight) (7.800000000000001 oz).

  • Which paddle has a longer grip?

    Vanguard Control - S2 (Lightweight) has a greater handle length (4.7 inches) than R1 Pulsar (Standard Handle) (4.25 inches).

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