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VANGUARD Power Air Epic Paddle

Selkirk

VANGUARD Power Air Epic Paddle

66Mixed or Average

The Vanguard Power Air Epic is praised for its power and performance by most reviewers, with several calling it a top-tier paddle that delivers both power and control. However, concerns about durability issues, a steep price tag, and a learning curve for control are notable drawbacks that may not suit all players.

Sentiment Breakdown

55 positive / 27 neutral / 18 negative

Pros

  • Exceptional power and ball response off the paddle face
  • Balanced power and control for 14mm thickness class
  • Fewer dead spots than comparable paddles
  • Helps improve performance for developing players

Cons

  • Steep $250 price tag not justified by performance gains
  • Control issues and learning curve for some players
  • Durability concerns with cracking after limited use

What Reviewers Mention

Power
45% of reviews
Control
36% of reviews
Price
18% of reviews
Build Quality
18% of reviews
Durability
9% of reviews

Specifications

Weight8.1 oz
Surface MaterialCarbon Fiber
Core MaterialPolymer

Where to Buy

Most Recent Reviews: Showing 11 reviews

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0Generally Unfavorable

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40Generally Unfavorable

Paddle face starting to crack/chip after 1 months of play: Bought this paddle in the summer, never used it till last month. Really enjoyed play with it. Small cracks are beginning to show also cracking. ***PBC Response*** Hi there, thank you for taking the time to leave a review, but I am sorry to hear you are experiencing issues with your paddle. You can reach out to Selkirk as they offer a lifetime limited warranty on there products - Anastasia PBC team

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Pickleball Central

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80Universal Acclaim

Selkirk Vanguard Power Air EPIC PB Paddle: I been using this paddle for about 2.5 weeks. I've previously been using Selkirk's Amped S2. The Power Air EPIC is a good paddle. The ball bounces off of it much more quickly and forceful than off of the Amped S2. Because of the increased "power"/ bounce-off, there is less control. However, I recommend the paddle, as once you're accustomed to it, your control increases. I like my new paddle. I love the "Prestige" color. I, just, would like Selki

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100Universal Acclaim

Vanguard Power Hit Epic Paddle: I purchased this for my 13 year old grandson. It's an extravagant birthday gift, but I wanted to thank him for coming out each morning during summer vacation to play with me and the others in our group. He's surprisingly good for his age and the paddle appears to be helping him improve. He loves it.

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80Universal Acclaim

Epic Review: Former tennis player and picking up Pickleball pretty quickly. Started with a cheap wal mart paddle. This is definitely way better than that. But I’m not sure the $250 price tags is justified. It’s not THAT much better. Good power. Less dead spots. It’s good. But it’s not so incredible that I can’t imagine playing with something else

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100Universal Acclaim

Review of Selkirk Air Epic: This paddle is weighted so that you have both power and control. Similar paddles with 14mm thickness are so light that control is worse. Nice paddle

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80Universal Acclaim

Pickleball Paddle: It is a nice paddle ..I have played with other very nice paddles . I Would classify its performance as in the top 3 out of 27 different paddle of various brands . I Can not say for sure since my perfect weight for a paddle is 7.6 oz. and even though I requested 7.7 oz. , I opted to accept a 7.8 for the sake of convenience of earliest possible delivery. I am a little disappointed with a paddle on the upper end of price not being sent with a neoprene cover. The action ind

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Pickleball Central

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60Mixed or Average

Epic Vanguard: Too much power and not enough control ***PBC Reply*** Hi Rob, thanks for the review. While this paddle enjoys some great reviews and a high rating overall, you are right in that not every paddle is the best one for every type of player. You may not be aware of our great 30-day Paddle Test Drive policy, which allows you to return any new paddle for any reason within 30 days of purchase for a full refund, no matter how much you've played with it! Just contact Customer Service at 888

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Pickleball Central

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100Universal Acclaim

Great Paddle: I love the paddle but it should have come with a cover for the amount of money I paid.

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80Universal Acclaim

Power Air: The paddle has a lot of power, but the feel is taking a while to get use to and control is an issue!

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