Sapphire
Six Zero · Elongated
- Power
- 8 out of 10
- Control
- 6 out of 10
- Spin
- 7 out of 10
- Sweet spot
- 6 out of 10
Selkirk · $101
Selkirk Vanguard Power Air
Premium-brand power at today's clearance pricing.
Discontinued. Selkirk no longer makes this paddle. You may still find it used or on clearance.
Our take
On heavy discount now, which turns a former flagship into a genuine deal for aggressive players. But it's not beginner-friendly and can feel harsh.
- Best forAggressive players who want premium-brand power at clearance pricing.
- The catchNot beginner-friendly and can feel harsh. Dead spots and chipping complaints show up in customer reviews.
Scores
Out of 10.
How it plays
- PowerCertified menace
- 9 out of 10
- ControlSneaky good
- 6 out of 10
- SpinGreat
- 8 out of 10
- Sweet spotSneaky good
- 6 out of 10
For you
- Pop-up safetySolid
- 5 out of 10
- Arm comfortSneaky good
- 6 out of 10
- Beginner-safeDecent
- 4 out of 10
- ValueCertified menace
- 9 out of 10
Scores synthesized from independent reviews and community consensus as of mid-2026. We keep refining them as real Noobs (including us) log court time.
Specs
- WidebodyBiggest sweet spot, least reach
- 7.7–8.1 ozthe usual swing
- 5.25" handleroom for two hands
- 13mm corethinner: more pop
- Honeycomb coreThe usual build: crisp, and quieter when thick
- Carbon facemore spin, you make the power
- $101typical price
- USA Pickleball approvedfine for tournaments
Good for
- PowerHit harder
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