Legacy Pro Air 16mm vs Selkirk VANGUARD Power Air Epic
Pickle's 5-axis score
Spec-grounded, quartile-ranked across the 322-paddle catalog. Diff highlighted when one paddle leads by 0.5+ points.
Reach vs. maneuverability
The Legacy Pro Air 16mm's 16mm core delivers a more forgiving sweet spot, while the Selkirk VANGUARD Power Air Epic's 13mm core trades a little plush feel for quicker ball speed. Legacy Pro Air 16mm (Hybrid) and Selkirk VANGUARD Power Air Epic (Widebody) differ in head shape, so hand-speed and reach will feel distinct
Side-by-side specs
| Spec | Legacy Pro Air 16mm | Selkirk VANGUARD Power Air Epic |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 7.8–8.4 oz | 7.7–8.1 oz |
| Shape | Hybrid | Widebody |
| Core thickness | 16mm | 13mm |
| Core material | Thermoformed polypropylene honeycomb | Polymer honeycomb (x5+) |
| Face material | Toray T700 raw carbon fiber | T700 raw carbon fiber |
| Handle length | 5" | 5.25" |
| Price | $149.99 | $219.99 |
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What the spec differences mean
- Weight. Legacy Pro Air 16mm is listed at 7.8–8.4 oz; Selkirk VANGUARD Power Air Epic at 7.7–8.1 oz. At the low end of each listed range, the Selkirk VANGUARD Power Air Epic is 0.1 oz lighter. How paddle weights compare across our catalog
- Core thickness. Legacy Pro Air 16mm has a 16mm core; Selkirk VANGUARD Power Air Epic has a 13mm core, so the Legacy Pro Air 16mm core is 3mm thicker. What core thickness changes
- Length and width. Legacy Pro Air 16mm measures 16.2" × 7.6"; Selkirk VANGUARD Power Air Epic measures 15.88" × 8.13" (hybrid vs widebody). The Legacy Pro Air 16mm is 0.32" longer. Paddle shapes and the size rule
- Handle length. Legacy Pro Air 16mm has a 5" handle; Selkirk VANGUARD Power Air Epic has a 5.25" handle, so the Selkirk VANGUARD Power Air Epic handle is 0.25" longer. What grip length changes
- Face material. Legacy Pro Air 16mm lists its face as Toray T700 raw carbon fiber; Selkirk VANGUARD Power Air Epic lists T700 raw carbon fiber. Paddle face materials explained
- Core material. Legacy Pro Air 16mm lists its core as Thermoformed polypropylene honeycomb; Selkirk VANGUARD Power Air Epic lists Polymer honeycomb. Paddle core materials explained
Who each paddle is for
Legacy Pro Air 16mm
Best for 3.5+ players who prioritize control and reach who play with a balanced two-handed/one-handed mix. The hybrid shape splits the difference between reach and forgiveness, the 16mm core gives you a soft touch window, and the raw carbon face bites on spin shots.
Playing style: balanced
Selkirk VANGUARD Power Air Epic
Best for advanced power players (4.0+) who can manage a hot face who play with a balanced two-handed/one-handed mix. The widebody profile gives you a generous sweet spot, the 13mm core delivers high pop with a tighter touch window, and the raw carbon face bites on spin shots.
Playing style: balanced
Both are great. Pick by playstyle, not specs.
Pick the Legacy Pro Air 16mm if…
- ✓you prize control on resets and dinks
Pick the Selkirk VANGUARD Power Air Epic if…
- ✓you want a hot face for put-aways
- ✓you want a generous sweet spot
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