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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 | Babolat BALLR+ 16 | Selkirk SLK Halo Control |
|---|---|---|
| IQ score | 80.9/100 | 83/100 |
| MSRP | $120 | $119 |
| Best tracked price | Not tracked | $119 |
| Weight | 8.3 oz | 8.1 oz |
| Swing weightlower = faster hands | 105 | 111 |
| Twist weighthigher = more forgiving | 6.1 | 6.2 |
| Core | 16 mm | 16 mm |
| Shape | hybrid | hybrid |
| Surface | Biaxial 3K Woven Carbon Fiber w/RPM Max Grit | Toray T700 carbon |
| 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.
Babolat BALLR+ 16
No retailer offers tracked yet for this paddle, so we don't show a price range. MSRP is $120.
Selkirk SLK Halo Control
- Tracked range
- $119 – $124
- Typical (median)
- $121.50
- All-time low
- $119
- Availability
- 2 / 2 in stock
Paddle DNA™
- Power7569
- Control9493
- Spin9081
- Forgiveness7688
- Sweet spot7589
- Stability7784
- Maneuverability8676
- Pop7064
- Touch9290
- Consistency8288
- Swing weight5858
- Twist weight6579
- Launch angle4657
- Plow through7066
- Softness9091
Bars listed in the order Babolat BALLR+ 16 · Selkirk SLK Halo Control
Verdicts
Babolat BALLR+ 16
Babolat brings its RPM tennis grit to pickleball on a 16 mm hybrid. The face texture is the story — it spins like a raw carbon paddle without the chalky wear pattern.
Selkirk SLK Halo Control
The softest, most muted feel we tested under $150. If your first goal is keeping third-shot drops in the kitchen instead of hitting winners, this is the paddle that teaches touch fastest.