{"product_id":"vanguard-power-air-invikta-paddle","title":"Vanguard Power Air Invikta Paddle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA culmination of over two years of Research \u0026amp; Development, in partnership with top Pickleball pros such as Tyson McGuffin and Catherine Parenteau, the VANGUARD Power Air addresses the need for both power and spin. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAs professional Pickleball became increasingly focused on power and spin over the past 2 years, the larger community discovered the benefits of power and spin, especially when it comes to dominating opponents. VANGUARD Power Air technology was developed to champion these players and provide a paddle that enables full control of the court, with performance power and maximum spin. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe first iteration of this technology was developed in Selkirk Labs and launched as Project 002. Utilizing Labs member feedback, Power Air optimizes the 002, providing additional control from the SuperCore, enhanced consistency with 360° Proto Molding, and next-level aerodynamics and edge durability with Aero-DuraEdge Edgeless technology. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhile edgeless technology has been around for several years, Selkirk is committed to introducing many new performance innovations to edgeless paddles. 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