LUZZ Cannon XPP M1 Elongated 16mm vs Selkirk Vanguard Control Air Invikta
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. Selkirk Vanguard Control Air Invikta takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Quick answer
Selkirk Vanguard Control Air Invikta edges it on the overall Paddle IQ score (83.6 vs 82.1), but the two split the scored categories — pick on the one trait you care about most.
Power
LUZZ Cannon XPP M1 Elongated 16mm
93 vs 74
Spin
Too close to call
88 vs 86
Control
Selkirk Vanguard Control Air Invikta
95 vs 78
Forgiveness
Too close to call
80 vs 80
Hand speed
Selkirk Vanguard Control Air Invikta
116 vs 122 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
LUZZ Cannon XPP M1 Elongated 16mm
$179 at IQ 82.1 vs $200 at IQ 83.6
Overall pick: Selkirk Vanguard Control Air Invikta · $200 · IQ 83.6
Paddle DNA head-to-head
Estimated scores: the LUZZ Cannon XPP M1 Elongated 16mm Paddle DNA is our estimate from published specs, not a sourced profile.
- 93Power74
- 78Control95
- 88Spin86
- 80Forgiveness80
- 81Sweet spot82
- 84Stability84
- 68Maneuverability72
- 92Pop66
- 77Touch94
- 80Consistency90
- 82Swing weight74
- 80Twist weight78
- 61Launch angle44
- 91Plow through82
- 69Softness88
LUZZ Cannon XPP M1 Elongated 16mm vs Selkirk Vanguard Control Air Invikta specs
Every spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.
| Spec | LUZZ Cannon XPP M1 Elongated 16mm | Selkirk Vanguard Control Air Invikta |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $179 — better | $200 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 82.1 | 83.6 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 7.93 | 8 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 19.05 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 122 | 116 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.3 — better | 6.2 |
| Shape | elongated | elongated |
| Face length(in) | 16.54 | 16.5 |
| Face width(in) | 7.48 | 7.375 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.52 | 5.25 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.13 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Carbon fiber with green silicon-carbide grit | Quadcarbon woven carbon fiber |
| Core material | XPOP modified foam | X5 polypropylene honeycomb |
LUZZ Cannon XPP M1 Elongated 16mm verdict
A head-loaded offensive option with listed swing weight 122 ±3 despite a 7.93 oz average static weight. XPOP is designed for lively rebound; soft resets require touch. Estimated DNA is not proof of a measured power or spin win over Spitfire.
Selkirk Vanguard Control Air Invikta verdict
The softest premium elongated paddle in the database. The thick Quadcarbon build absorbs pace so completely that resets from mid-court land in the kitchen almost by default.
The verdict
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is pop: LUZZ Cannon XPP M1 Elongated 16mm scores 92 against 66 for Selkirk Vanguard Control Air Invikta — a 26-point gap. They are effectively level on spin, twist weight, sweet spot, so those traits should not decide the purchase. LUZZ Cannon XPP M1 Elongated 16mm is $21 cheaper at $179.
Pop
LUZZ Cannon XPP M1 Elongated 16mm leads by 26 points (92 vs 66).
Power
LUZZ Cannon XPP M1 Elongated 16mm leads by 19 points (93 vs 74).
Softness
Selkirk Vanguard Control Air Invikta leads by 19 points (88 vs 69).
Control
Selkirk Vanguard Control Air Invikta leads by 17 points (95 vs 78).
Which one is right for your level?
Each call below re-weights the Paddle DNA traits that matter at that level, so the winner can differ from the overall pick.
Beginner
New to 3.0 — still building a consistent contact point
Selkirk Vanguard Control Air Invikta
Selkirk Vanguard Control Air Invikta is a narrow pick at this level — consistency 90 vs 80, control 95 vs 78, sweet spot 82 vs 81. Twist weight 6.2 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Consistency
- Control
- Sweet spot
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Selkirk Vanguard Control Air Invikta
Selkirk Vanguard Control Air Invikta is a narrow pick at this level — control 95 vs 78, touch 94 vs 77, consistency 90 vs 80. At 116 kg·cm² swing weight it stays quick enough for hands battles.
- Control
- Touch
- Consistency
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (84 vs 83.5 on the weighted index). Take LUZZ Cannon XPP M1 Elongated 16mm and keep the $21.
- Power
- Plow through
- Spin
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Selkirk Vanguard Control Air Invikta
Selkirk Vanguard Control Air Invikta is the clearer pick at this level — softness 88 vs 69. Its 19.05 mm X5 polypropylene honeycomb core at 8 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Softness
Which one should you buy?
LUZZ Cannon XPP M1 Elongated 16mm
Take LUZZ Cannon XPP M1 Elongated 16mm if you want pop (+26), power (+19), launch angle (+17). Its swing weight of 122 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the LUZZ Cannon XPP M1 Elongated 16mm review →Selkirk Vanguard Control Air Invikta
Take Selkirk Vanguard Control Air Invikta if you want softness (+19), control (+17), touch (+17). Its swing weight of 116 kg·cm² and 19.05 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Selkirk Vanguard Control Air Invikta review →Where to Buy
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LUZZ Cannon XPP M1 Elongated 16mm vs Selkirk Vanguard Control Air Invikta FAQ
- Which is better, the LUZZ Cannon XPP M1 Elongated 16mm or the Selkirk Vanguard Control Air Invikta?
- Selkirk Vanguard Control Air Invikta carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (83.6 vs 82.1), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — pop — LUZZ Cannon XPP M1 Elongated 16mm leads by 26 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Selkirk Vanguard Control Air Invikta, at 116 kg·cm² swing weight against 122 for LUZZ Cannon XPP M1 Elongated 16mm. Lower swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the LUZZ Cannon XPP M1 Elongated 16mm or the Selkirk Vanguard Control Air Invikta?
- LUZZ Cannon XPP M1 Elongated 16mm scores 93 for power against 74 for Selkirk Vanguard Control Air Invikta. That comes from a 16 mm XPOP modified foam core swinging at 122 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- Selkirk Vanguard Control Air Invikta at 95 versus 78. Its 19.05 mm core holds the ball on the face slightly longer, which is what makes resets and dinks land shorter.
- Which paddle spins the ball more?
- LUZZ Cannon XPP M1 Elongated 16mm scores 88 for spin off its Carbon fiber with green silicon-carbide grit face, against 86 for the Quadcarbon woven carbon fiber face on Selkirk Vanguard Control Air Invikta. In practice a 2-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both score 80 on forgiveness despite twist weights of 6.3 and 6.2.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- LUZZ Cannon XPP M1 Elongated 16mm costs $179, $21 less. Whether that gap is worth closing depends on whether you actually use the traits it trades away — check the head-to-head DNA bars above before paying up.
- Do they use the same core and face?
- LUZZ Cannon XPP M1 Elongated 16mm: 16 mm XPOP modified foam core with a Carbon fiber with green silicon-carbide grit face. Selkirk Vanguard Control Air Invikta: 19.05 mm X5 polypropylene honeycomb core with a Quadcarbon woven carbon fiber face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- LUZZ Cannon XPP M1 Elongated 16mm, at 5.52 in of handle against 5.25 in. Anything under 5.25 in forces you to choke the bottom hand onto the face bevel, which LUZZ Cannon XPP M1 Elongated 16mm avoids.
- Which one is better for beginners?
- LUZZ Cannon XPP M1 Elongated 16mm is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 80 and sweet spot 81 mean fewer mishits while your contact point is still inconsistent. Selkirk Vanguard Control Air Invikta rewards a repeatable swing and can feel less stable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- LUZZ Cannon XPP M1 Elongated 16mm at 7.93 oz against 8 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (122 vs 116) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the LUZZ Cannon XPP M1 Elongated 16mm to the Selkirk Vanguard Control Air Invikta?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. LUZZ Cannon XPP M1 Elongated 16mm leads on pop by 26 points; everything else is within 19 points. At $179 vs $200, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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