Vanguard Control - Invikta (Midweight) vs. R1 Nova

Brand

Price

$200|Click for an updated price
$180|Ronbus Click for an updated price

USAPA Approved

YesYes

Year Released

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Length

16.4516.5

Width

7.447.5

Core Thickness

1616

Core Material

X5+ 16mm Polypropylene Honeycomb CorePolypropylene Honeycomb

Facing Material

T700 Raw QuadCarbon Fiber FaceRaw Toray T700 Carbon Fiber Textured

Weight (Low-High)

7.7 - 8.18 - 8.4

Handle Length

5.55.5

Handle Grip Circumference

4.254.125

ThePickleballDinks Tier

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 - Invikta (Midweight) is more expensive ($200) than R1 Nova ($180).

  • Is there a difference in the core?

    Vanguard Control - Invikta (Midweight) and R1 Nova have the same core thickness (16 mm).

  • Which paddle is longer?

    R1 Nova has a greater length (16.5 inches) than Vanguard Control - Invikta (Midweight) (16.45 inches).

  • Which paddle is wider?

    R1 Nova has a greater width (7.5 inches) than Vanguard Control - Invikta (Midweight) (7.44 inches).

  • Which paddle is heavier?

    R1 Nova has a greater weight (8.2 oz) than Vanguard Control - Invikta (Midweight) (7.9 oz).

  • Which paddle has a longer grip?

    Vanguard Control - Invikta (Midweight) and R1 Nova have the same handle length (5.5 inches).

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