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 | Engage Encore Pro EX | Selkirk SLK Halo Control |
|---|---|---|
| IQ score | 80.9/100 | 83/100 |
| MSRP | $130 | $119 |
| Best tracked price | $130 | $119 |
| Weight | 7.8 oz | 8.1 oz |
| Swing weightlower = faster hands | 105 | 111 |
| Twist weighthigher = more forgiving | 5.9 | 6.2 |
| Core | 16 mm | 16 mm |
| Shape | standard | hybrid |
| Surface | Fiberglass composite | Toray T700 carbon |
| Handle | 5 in | 5.25 in |
| Released | 2024 | 2025 |
Price & availability
Sourced from stored retailer offers and their recorded price history. Paddles with no tracked offer show MSRP only.
Engage Encore Pro EX
- Tracked range
- $130 – $135
- Typical (median)
- $132.50
- All-time low
- $130
- Availability
- 2 / 2 in stock
Selkirk SLK Halo Control
- Tracked range
- $119 – $124
- Typical (median)
- $121.50
- All-time low
- $119
- Availability
- 2 / 2 in stock
Paddle DNA™
- Power7069
- Control8893
- Spin7481
- Forgiveness8988
- Sweet spot9089
- Stability8084
- Maneuverability8476
- Pop6664
- Touch8690
- Consistency8588
- Swing weight5058
- Twist weight7479
- Launch angle6857
- Plow through6066
- Softness9091
Bars listed in the order Engage Encore Pro EX · Selkirk SLK Halo Control
Verdicts
Engage Encore Pro EX
A soft, light, extremely forgiving paddle that has quietly become the default recommendation for players over 60.
Selkirk SLK Halo Control
The softest, most muted feel we rate 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.