Vanguard Control - Epic (Midweight) vs. R3.16

Brand

Price

$200|Click for an updated price
$120|Click for an updated price

USAPA Approved

YesYes

Year Released

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Length

1616.5

Width

7.87.5

Core Thickness

1616

Core Material

X5 Polypropylene Honeycomb CorePolypropylene Honeycomb

Facing Material

T700 Raw QuadCarbon Fiber FaceRaw Toray T700 Carbon Fiber Textured

Weight (Low-High)

7.7 - 8.17.8 - 8.2

Handle Length

5.35.5

Handle Grip Circumference

4.254.25

ThePickleballDinks Tier

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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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FAQs

  • Which paddle is cheaper?

    Vanguard Control - Epic (Midweight) is more expensive ($200) than R3.16 ($120).

  • Is there a difference in the core?

    Vanguard Control - Epic (Midweight) and R3.16 have the same core thickness (16 mm).

  • Which paddle is longer?

    R3.16 has a greater length (16.5 inches) than Vanguard Control - Epic (Midweight) (16 inches).

  • Which paddle is wider?

    Vanguard Control - Epic (Midweight) has a greater width (7.8 inches) than R3.16 (7.5 inches).

  • Which paddle is heavier?

    R3.16 has a greater weight (8 oz) than Vanguard Control - Epic (Midweight) (7.9 oz).

  • Which paddle has a longer grip?

    R3.16 has a greater handle length (5.5 inches) than Vanguard Control - Epic (Midweight) (5.3 inches).

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