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Buy the Vanguard Power Air for distinctive Air Throat tech; pick a JOOLA Premium if you want a more conventional top-tier feel.
Top-shelf pickleball at £150-200 (JOOLA Premium) versus £170-220 (Selkirk Vanguard Power Air). The Selkirk has the standout tech: 220-235g, elongated, 16mm thick, Polymer X5 honeycomb, QuadFlex Hybrid carbon face, and the Air Dynamic Throat that changes how the paddle slices through the swing. The JOOLA Premium covers a broader range — you're choosing within a line rather than buying a single distinctive design.
Decide on this:
The Vanguard sits at the very top of the price list — it's only worth the spend if you compete and play multiple times a week. Its niche feel doesn't suit everyone (per Selkirk's own cons). JOOLA's range is generally more conventional in feel and easier to match to your existing technique.
Hand-written editorial — not auto-generated. By Gary, RacketRise.
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| Category | Pickleball Paddles | Pickleball Paddles |
| Sport | Pickleball | Pickleball |
| Skill Level | Advanced | Advanced |
| Weight | — | 220-235g |
| Shape | — | Elongated |
| Core | Polymer honeycomb | Polymer X5 honeycomb |
| Surface | Carbon | QuadFlex Hybrid carbon fibre |
| Grip Size | — | 4 1/4" |
| Core Thickness | — | 16mm |
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The main differences are: Core: JOOLA Premium has Polymer honeycomb vs Polymer X5 honeycomb. Surface: JOOLA Premium has Carbon vs QuadFlex Hybrid carbon fibre. Overall, the JOOLA Premium Pickleball Paddle is best for advanced players while the Selkirk Vanguard Power Air Pickleball Paddle suits advanced players.
Neither is specifically designed for beginners — the JOOLA Premium Pickleball Paddle suits advanced players and the Selkirk Vanguard Power Air Pickleball Paddle suits advanced players. Beginners may find both challenging.
The Selkirk Vanguard Power Air Pickleball Paddle (£170-220) costs more than the JOOLA Premium Pickleball Paddle (£150-200). Whether the premium is worth it depends on your skill level — if you are advanced players, the extra investment in the Selkirk Vanguard Power Air Pickleball Paddle can pay off.