Starboard Velocity Prepreg Carbon Paddle - Oval - 2025

If you want a race paddle that feels smooth, stable and efficient over real-world UK distances (not just a few hard sprints), the Starboard Velocity is built for exactly that. The blade has a clean, low-disturbance catch and a “zero-flutter” feel, so you can hold a higher cadence without your shoulders getting battered. It’s a premium, fixed-length carbon paddle for paddlers who care about speed and longevity.

Looking at other options? Browse all SUP paddles or jump straight to our SUP Paddle Buying Guide for sizing and choosing the right build.

Where the Velocity sits in the Starboard paddle range

Velocity is Starboard’s “go-long” race blade: efficient, low impact, and confidence-inspiring in messy water. If you’re racing technical courses, accelerating hard off the line, or you simply like a more aggressive catch, the Lima is typically the punchier choice.

• Choose Velocity if you want: long-distance efficiency, a calmer catch, less flutter, and a blade that stays smooth when the water gets lumpy.
• Choose Lima if you want: sharper bite and more “explosive” feel for sprint/tech racing. Shop Starboard Lima Prepreg Carbon Paddle (Oval) – 2025

Why paddlers choose the Velocity

• Smoother catch, less strain: the thin blade tip enters cleanly with minimal disturbance, so each stroke feels calmer and more repeatable.
• Zero-flutter feel: winglets reduce turbulence at the blade tips, keeping the stroke stable even when you’re tired.
• Efficient over distance: a high-aspect profile that rewards a good cadence and helps you maintain speed without forcing it.
• Proper race build: prepreg carbon construction for low weight and crisp power transfer.

Blade size & setup guide (M / L / XL)

Blade size is one of the quickest ways to make a paddle feel “right” (or completely wrong). As a simple starting point: lighter paddlers and higher cadence styles tend to suit M, most regular racers sit happily on L, and XL is for bigger paddlers or anyone who prefers a heavier load per stroke.

Shaft option guide (F35 Skinny vs F40)

Cut-to-length & build service

This is a fixed-length performance paddle. If you’d like it built to your exact height and paddling style, we offer a cut-and-build service (£20 per cut). We use hot glue, so it can be adjusted in future if you change discipline or simply want to fine-tune the length. (Once cut, it’s treated as a customised item.) If you’re unsure on sizing, our SUP Paddle Buying Guide keeps it simple, or just call us on 02380 172189.

Specifications

Package includes

• Starboard Velocity Prepreg Carbon Paddle (selected shaft option + blade size)
• Starboard Paddle Sock (protective cover)

Explore the range

• Starboard Lima Prepreg Carbon Paddle (Oval) – 2025 (punchier, more aggressive catch)
• Starboard Velocity Prepreg Carbon 2 Piece Paddle – 2025 (travel-friendly, adjustable)
• Starboard Enduro Carbon F35 2 Piece Paddle – 2025 (versatile, powerful catch)
• Starboard Foil Blade Carbon – 2025 (SUP foil / downwind-specific paddle option)

Helpful reading & buying advice

• SUP Paddle Buying Guide (blade size, length, fixed vs adjustable, and common mistakes)
• Fixed Length Paddles (performance-focused builds)
• Racing Paddleboards (if you’re building a faster setup)
• Shop Starboard at The SUP Company

Try before you buy (Woodmill) + in-store support (Lymington)

If you want to feel the difference between blade sizes and shaft options, book our Woodmill SUP Test Centre (you can try up to 3 paddles in a session), or pop into The SUP Co x Lymington for hands-on setup advice and cutting/build support.

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