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VANGUARD Power Air S2 Paddle

Selkirk

VANGUARD Power Air S2 Paddle

76Mixed or Average

The VANGUARD Power Air S2 is widely praised for its exceptional power, spin, and control, with reviewers highlighting its lightweight design and premium build quality. However, some intermediate to advanced players find it lacks the touch needed for dinking and third shots, and the shorter handle length is a notable drawback for certain users.

Sentiment Breakdown

75 positive / 25 neutral / 0 negative

Pros

  • Exceptional power and spin generation
  • Lightweight design reduces wrist strain
  • Premium build quality and surface
  • Excellent for kitchen line play
  • Forgiving for index-finger grip style

Cons

  • Lacks touch for dinking and third shots
  • Handle length too short for some players
  • Off-center hits less forgiving than competitors

What Reviewers Mention

Power
33% of reviews
Control
25% of reviews
Spin
25% of reviews
Touch/Dinking
17% of reviews
Handle Length
17% of reviews

Specifications

Weight8.1 oz
Surface MaterialCarbon Fiber
Core MaterialPolymer
ShapeHybrid

Where to Buy

Most Recent Reviews: Showing 12 reviews

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Pickleball Central

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100Universal Acclaim

Selkirk power air: Fabulous racket

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Pickleball Central

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80Universal Acclaim

Selkirk power air Vanguard s2: Played 2 times with paddle. It produces alot of power and spin. Off center hits are not as forgiving as i would like for them to be. I also got the shorter handle, which i did not like either. Just a preference. The quality is outstanding, however it was not the paddle for me.

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0Generally Unfavorable

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100Universal Acclaim

S2 paddle review: I play with my index finger on the bottom of the paddle. People who grip the whole grip might not like the paddle, I love it.

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Pickleball Central

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100Universal Acclaim

I love my new paddle: It's a light enough weight that it doesn't hurt my wrists. The surface is amazing, the grip is secure & I like that there is no edge.

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60Mixed or Average

S2 Power Air vs. Amped S2: This is my second review of this paddle. Initially, I felt it was similar to my Amped S2 paddles, just with more pop. Now that I've played with it for a while, I've decided this paddle lacks touch for third shots and dinking... at least for me, a 3.5-4.0 player. I've switched back to the Amped S2 and my touch shots are back. I'm keeping this paddle for singles, though, as I do like the added zip on ground strokes. But I don't feel it is a great paddle for doubles.

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Pickleball Central

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100Universal Acclaim

Selkirk S2 Air Paddle: Found that it's easier to handle shots at kitchen line using the S2 paddle. Really enjoy playing with it.

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Pickleball Central

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100Universal Acclaim

Power Air S2: I have been using the Amped S2 and really liked it, overall. However, I thought I would try the Power Air because I consider myself more of a power player, looking to speed up at the earliest opportunity. After reading the reviews, I was really surprised how quickly I got used to the Power Air, coming from the Amped S2. I weight all my paddles to 9 ounces, so it felt very "normal" to me... the swing weight was almost identical...and I love the extra pop in hand battles and driv

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Pickleball Central

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100Universal Acclaim

Nice paddle.: Nice paddle but I needed more control not power. Plus this handle was too short for me.

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Pickleball Central

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100Universal Acclaim

Had to return : Great paddle but I had to return due to the fact that I live in a retirement community that has adopted the green paddle policy put out by Sun City in Florida. Since I will play at least 90% here just can't justify the purchase. Again Great technology will repurchase if my situation changes

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Pickleball Central

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80Universal Acclaim

Vanguard Power Air S2: Amazing Control and Power. I was an Engage user but not anymore.

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Pickleball Central

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100Universal Acclaim

Power Air: Lots of power and spin.

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