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Selkirk Vanguard Control Air

💰 $199-$229 ⚖️ 7.5-8.0 oz 📐 Elongated 📊 1 review

The control-oriented counterpart to the Power Air. Vanguard Control Air uses the same Air Dynamic Throat with a control-tuned 16mm core.

Core

Polypropylene X5+ Core (16mm)

Face

T700 Raw Carbon Fiber

Weight

7.5-8.0 oz

Shape

Elongated

Aggregate Scores

8.4 overall
average

🌀 Spin

8.8

💪 Power

7.2

💥 Pop

7.8

🎯 Control

9.2

✋ Feel

9.0

Based on 1 reviewer

Reviewer Breakdown

Adam Stone

Pickleball Studio

Control Specialist

8.4

🌀 Spin

8.8

💪 Power

7.2

💥 Pop

7.8

🎯 Control

9.2

✋ Feel

9.0

Pros

Air throat + control tuning is inspired
Excellent soft game
Elongated reach without losing feel

Cons

Power Air is more versatile
Price is high

"The Control Air fills the gap for control players who want the Air throat innovation. Excellent kitchen game and spin in an elongated body."

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