Compare up to 3 paddles side by side
Specs, weight and swing weight, all 15 Paddle DNA™ traits, and price plus availability built only from the retailer offers we actually track — never estimated.
Specs & weight
| Spec | Honolulu J2CR | Selkirk Vanguard Control Air Invikta |
|---|---|---|
| IQ score | 88.7/100 | 83.6/100 |
| MSRP | $230 | $200 |
| Best tracked price | Not tracked | Not tracked |
| Weight | 8 oz | 8 oz |
| Swing weightlower = faster hands | 112 | 116 |
| Twist weighthigher = more forgiving | 6.8 | 6.2 |
| Core | 16 mm | 19.05 mm |
| Shape | hybrid | elongated |
| Surface | Blue Grit textured carbon | Quadcarbon woven carbon fiber |
| Handle | 5.5 in | 5.25 in |
| Released | 2026 | 2025 |
Price & availability
Sourced from stored retailer offers and their recorded price history. Paddles with no tracked offer show MSRP only.
Honolulu J2CR
No retailer offers tracked yet for this paddle, so we don't show a price range. MSRP is $230.
Selkirk Vanguard Control Air Invikta
No retailer offers tracked yet for this paddle, so we don't show a price range. MSRP is $200.
Paddle DNA™
- Power9274
- Control8995
- Spin9386
- Forgiveness9080
- Sweet spot9082
- Stability8984
- Maneuverability7872
- Pop8766
- Touch8694
- Consistency8990
- Swing weight7474
- Twist weight8878
- Launch angle5644
- Plow through8682
- Softness8288
Bars listed in the order Honolulu J2CR · Selkirk Vanguard Control Air Invikta
Verdicts
Honolulu J2CR
The foam paddle with no obvious hole. Elite power and forgiveness in a hybrid shape that still moves at the kitchen, on a Blue Grit face that holds its spin numbers far longer than most textured surfaces.
Selkirk Vanguard Control Air Invikta
The softest premium elongated paddle we measure. The thick Quadcarbon build absorbs pace so completely that resets from mid-court land in the kitchen almost by default.