Selkirk VANGUARD Power Air Invikta (McGuffin)
Who This Paddle Is For
power, spin
Tyson McGuffin signature VANGUARD Power Air Invikta; gold/white colorway, longest/narrowest shape in Power Air line. Discontinued.
About the Selkirk VANGUARD Power Air Invikta (McGuffin)
The Selkirk VANGUARD Power Air Invikta (McGuffin) is a elongated-shape pickleball paddle with a t700 raw carbon fiber face over a 13mm core. It comes in around 7.8–8.1 oz with a 5.5" grip. Listed price: $249.99.
Playstyle fit: power, spin. The elongated shape favors reach and spin generation.
Tyson McGuffin signature VANGUARD Power Air Invikta; gold/white colorway, longest/narrowest shape in Power Air line. Discontinued.
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13mm core, t700 raw carbon fiber face. Pop on demand without giving up the soft game. Best for bangers and tennis converts who want easy putaways.
- PickleSwaps editorial team
Pickle's 5-axis score
Spec-grounded, quartile-ranked across our 322-paddle catalog. 0–10 per axis.
- Power
- 6.5 / 10
- Hand speed
- 6.7 / 10
- Forgiveness
- 4.9 / 10
- Touch
- 2.0 / 10
- Spin
- 9.7 / 10
Above the catalog median on power
Above the catalog median on hand speed
Below the catalog median on forgiveness
Bottom 13% of catalog on touch
Top 30% of catalog on spin
Who it's for
Best for advanced power players (4.0+) who can manage a hot face who play with a balanced two-handed/one-handed mix. The elongated shape extends your reach at the kitchen line, the 13mm core delivers high pop with a tighter touch window, and the raw carbon face bites on spin shots.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Selkirk VANGUARD Power Air Invikta (McGuffin) USA Pickleball approved?
Yes — the Selkirk VANGUARD Power Air Invikta (McGuffin) is on the USA Pickleball approved equipment list and is legal for sanctioned tournament play. View the official USA Pickleball listing at https://equipment.usapickleball.org/paddle-list/entry/3839.
What's the core thickness of the Selkirk VANGUARD Power Air Invikta (McGuffin)?
The Selkirk VANGUARD Power Air Invikta (McGuffin) uses a 13mm polymer honeycomb core paired with a t700 raw carbon fiber face. Thicker cores (16mm+) trade some power for better control and a softer feel.
Who is the Selkirk VANGUARD Power Air Invikta (McGuffin) best for?
The Selkirk VANGUARD Power Air Invikta (McGuffin) is best for players who prioritize a power game and prefer a elongated shape, in the 7.8–8.1 oz weight range.