Vanguard Control - Invikta (Lightweight) vs. AMPED - Epic Wes Gabrielsen

Brand

Price

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

USAPA Approved

YesYes

Year Released

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Length

16.4515.75

Width

7.448

Core Thickness

1616

Core Material

X5+ 16mm Polypropylene Honeycomb CorePolypropylene X5 Core

Facing Material

T700 Raw QuadCarbon Fiber FaceFiberFlex Fiberglass

Weight (Low-High)

7.4 - 7.67.8 - 8.4

Handle Length

5.55.25

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

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FAQs

  • Which paddle is cheaper?

    Vanguard Control - Invikta (Lightweight) is more expensive ($200) than AMPED - Epic Wes Gabrielsen ($150).

  • Is there a difference in the core?

    Vanguard Control - Invikta (Lightweight) and AMPED - Epic Wes Gabrielsen have the same core thickness (16 mm).

  • Which paddle is longer?

    Vanguard Control - Invikta (Lightweight) has a greater length (16.45 inches) than AMPED - Epic Wes Gabrielsen (15.75 inches).

  • Which paddle is wider?

    AMPED - Epic Wes Gabrielsen has a greater width (8 inches) than Vanguard Control - Invikta (Lightweight) (7.44 inches).

  • Which paddle is heavier?

    AMPED - Epic Wes Gabrielsen has a greater weight (8.1 oz) than Vanguard Control - Invikta (Lightweight) (7.5 oz).

  • Which paddle has a longer grip?

    Vanguard Control - Invikta (Lightweight) has a greater handle length (5.5 inches) than AMPED - Epic Wes Gabrielsen (5.25 inches).

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