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 | Diadem Edge 18K V2 | Selkirk SLK Halo XL Control |
|---|---|---|
| IQ score | 83.7/100 | 83.8/100 |
| MSRP | $180 | $100 |
| Best tracked price | Not tracked | Not tracked |
| Weight | 8.1 oz | 8 oz |
| Swing weightlower = faster hands | 113 | 112 |
| Twist weighthigher = more forgiving | 6.6 | 6.2 |
| Core | 16 mm | 16 mm |
| Shape | elongated | elongated |
| Surface | Textured 18K raw carbon | Raw T700 carbon fiber |
| Handle | 5.5 in | 5.75 in |
| Released | 2025 | 2025 |
Price & availability
Sourced from stored retailer offers and their recorded price history. Paddles with no tracked offer show MSRP only.
Diadem Edge 18K V2
No retailer offers tracked yet for this paddle, so we don't show a price range. MSRP is $180.
Selkirk SLK Halo XL Control
No retailer offers tracked yet for this paddle, so we don't show a price range. MSRP is $100.
Paddle DNA™
- Power8480
- Control8688
- Spin9089
- Forgiveness8284
- Sweet spot8485
- Stability8482
- Maneuverability7678
- Pop7878
- Touch8486
- Consistency8686
- Swing weight7470
- Twist weight8080
- Launch angle5255
- Plow through8076
- Softness7280
Bars listed in the order Diadem Edge 18K V2 · Selkirk SLK Halo XL Control
Verdicts
Diadem Edge 18K V2
Diadem's 18K weave measures at the top end for spin without the harsh feedback most thermoformed elongated paddles carry. It is the balanced option in a category full of specialists.
Selkirk SLK Halo XL Control
A $100 raw-carbon elongated with a 5.75 in handle — the cheapest credible paddle in the database for a two-handed backhand player who wants real spin.