The VANGUARD Pro is an elite raw carbon all-court paddle with supreme spin. Featuring four layers of 12K raw carbon fiber—double the standard in other paddles—this model enhances feel and spin. Its thermoformed construction amplifies pop and power, ensuring durability and high-level play. As the hybrid model within the VANGUARD series, the VANGUARD Pro combines the plush feel and precision spin that players appreciate from the series, with an extra boost of power to elevate your game.

Ideal for intermediate to advanced players, the VANGUARD Pro excels across the court. It delivers consistent performance whether you’re executing skill shots like drops and resets or powerful drives and put-aways. The paddle’s face offers a crisp, responsive feel on ball contact, enhancing the overall playing experience. Its responsiveness makes it a standout choice, offering excellent touch without being overly poppy, and delivering the all-court performance that you’re looking for.

Epic | Long Handle & Standard Paddle Shape: Pairing a traditional Pickleball paddle shape with a large surface area and a long handle, the Epic delivers the perfect blend of power and control. Versatile and well-rounded, the Epic paddle shape is ideal for the beginner and the seasoned pro.

Technology

4 Layer 12k Raw Carbon Fiber Face | 4 layers of 12k raw carbon fiber are layered to enhance stiffness and control while maintaining the flexibility necessary for powerful shots. This advanced construction creates a crisp, responsive hybrid paddle face. With 4 layers instead of the standard 2, there is multidirectional support, significantly boosting face durability and offering exceptional spin.

X5+ 16mm Polypropylene Honeycomb Core | Tested in Selkirk Labs and used for Project 006, the X5+ core technology delivers consistency and control, significantly boosting the paddle’s performance characteristics.

Thermoformed Foam Edge | Added to enlarge the sweet spot to increase accuracy, the high-density foam injected walls help absorb vibrations from every hit, for a stable, reliable feel, while also increasing power.

Octagonal Handle | Designed to enhance control, the upgraded octagonal grip offers greater maneuverability and shot accuracy on the court. 

EdgeSentry Edgeguard | Low-profile, lightweight, durable edge guard for a well-balanced, solid paddle.

Specifications

Epic

• Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced
• Average Weight: 7.8 - 8.2 oz
• Grip Length: 5.3”
• Grip Type: White Geo
• Grip Circumference: 4.25”
• Average Swingweight: 108 (may vary +/- 2 pts)
• Average Twistweight: 6.11 (may vary +/- 0.3 pts)
• Paddle Height: 16”
• Paddle Width: 7.8”
• Core Thickness: 16mm
• Sweetspot size: 9
• Assembled in the USA

Selkirk | pickleball | pickle ball | paddle | Medium Weight | 7021_VG-Pro-Epic-RC | 7021| VG-Pro-Epic