Vanguard Control - S2 (Lightweight) vs. Warrior V2

Brand

Price

$200|Click for an updated price
$229.95|Click for an updated price

USAPA Approved

YesYes

Year Released

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Length

15.716.4

Width

8.27.4

Core Thickness

1619

Core Material

X5 Polypropylene Honeycomb CorePolypropylene Honeycomb

Facing Material

T700 Raw QuadCarbon Fiber FaceEtched Carbon Fiber

Weight (Low-High)

7.7 - 7.98.25 - 8.25

Handle Length

4.75.3

Handle Grip Circumference

4.254.125

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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Diadem

Diadem

2015

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

13 paddles

Diadem Sports, founded in 2015 in Pompano Beach, Florida, is driven by a vision that goes beyond just producing tennis rackets and pickleball paddles. As the last American tennis brand, they focus on innovation, creating products like the Solstice Power string with patented Star Core Technology. Their philosophy, "Live to Play," underscores the importance of sports as a means to foster physical fitness, social connection, and human engagement. Diadem's mission is to redefine the game while celebrating the joy and simplicity of play, connecting people through tennis and pickleball.

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FAQs

  • Which paddle is cheaper?

    Warrior V2 is more expensive ($229.95) than Vanguard Control - S2 (Lightweight) ($200).

  • Is there a difference in the core?

    Warrior V2 has a greater core thickness (19 mm) than Vanguard Control - S2 (Lightweight) (16 mm). Conversely, a thinner core tends to provide more power and speed, suitable for players emphasizing a more aggressive playstyle.

  • Which paddle is longer?

    Warrior V2 has a greater length (16.4 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 Warrior V2 (7.4 inches).

  • Which paddle is heavier?

    Warrior V2 has a greater weight (8.25 oz) than Vanguard Control - S2 (Lightweight) (7.800000000000001 oz).

  • Which paddle has a longer grip?

    Warrior V2 has a greater handle length (5.3 inches) than Vanguard Control - S2 (Lightweight) (4.7 inches).

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