Vanguard Control - S2 (Midweight) vs. R1.16

Brand

Price

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

USAPA Approved

YesYes

Year Released

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Length

15.716.5

Width

8.27.5

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)

8 - 8.37.7 - 8.1

Handle Length

4.75.5

Handle Grip Circumference

4.254.125

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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 (Midweight) is more expensive ($200) than R1.16 ($120).

  • Is there a difference in the core?

    Vanguard Control - S2 (Midweight) and R1.16 have the same core thickness (16 mm).

  • Which paddle is longer?

    R1.16 has a greater length (16.5 inches) than Vanguard Control - S2 (Midweight) (15.7 inches).

  • Which paddle is wider?

    Vanguard Control - S2 (Midweight) has a greater width (8.2 inches) than R1.16 (7.5 inches).

  • Which paddle is heavier?

    Vanguard Control - S2 (Midweight) has a greater weight (8.15 oz) than R1.16 (7.9 oz).

  • Which paddle has a longer grip?

    R1.16 has a greater handle length (5.5 inches) than Vanguard Control - S2 (Midweight) (4.7 inches).

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