Selkirk Vanguard Pro 16mm Invikta
$119.99
About the Selkirk Vanguard Pro 16mm Invikta
Quad-layer 12K raw carbon (2x standard); thermoformed foam edge; X5+ 16mm honeycomb core. EdgeSentry DuraEdge. Assembled in USA.
Listed play style: all-court.
Where to buy: Selkirk direct and Amazon.
Where to buy
| Retailer | Price | Availability | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon | $119.99 | Check Amazon | Buy on Amazon (opens in a new tab) |
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Pickle's Take
16mm core, 4-Layer 12K raw carbon fiber face. Soft, plush feel and a forgiving sweet spot. Best for dinkers and counter-attackers who win at the kitchen line.
- PickleSwaps editorial team
Pickle's 5-axis score
Based on published specs, ranked against all 320 paddles we cover. 0–10 per axis.
- Power
- 6.2 / 10
- Hand speed
- 4.9 / 10
- Forgiveness
- 2.9 / 10
- Touch
- 6.8 / 10
- Spin
- 6.6 / 10
Above the catalog median on power
At the catalog median on hand speed
Below the catalog median on forgiveness
At the catalog median on touch
Above the catalog median on spin
The Selkirk Vanguard Pro 16mm Invikta in our database
Its handle length (5.3 in) is shorter than 86% of the 65 other 16 mm elongated paddles in our database.
Where it sits
| Spec | Vanguard Pro 16mm Invikta | Position | Compared with (our database) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 8 oz (midpoint of 7.8–8.2 oz) | lighter than 39% (39% same) | 69 other 16 mm elongated paddles |
| Handle length | 5.3 in | shorter than 86% (5% same) | 65 other 16 mm elongated paddles |
| Weight within Selkirk | 8 oz | 5th lightest (tied) | 18 paddles from Selkirk |
Approval record
- USA Pickleball:
- On the approved list, listed as “Selkirk Sport Vanguard Pro Invikta”. Date added on the list: Mar 28, 2024.
- UPA-A:
- No matching entry found on the approved list.
Checked: USA Pickleball Nov 3, 2026; UPA-A Oct 3, 2026. Current status only.
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