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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 | Franklin Signature Carbon STR | Selkirk SLK Halo Control |
|---|---|---|
| IQ score | 79.8/100 | 83/100 |
| MSRP | $110 | $119 |
| Best tracked price | $110 | $119 |
| Weight | 8 oz | 8.1 oz |
| Swing weightlower = faster hands | 110 | 111 |
| Twist weighthigher = more forgiving | 6 | 6.2 |
| Core | 16 mm | 16 mm |
| Shape | standard | hybrid |
| Surface | Raw carbon | Toray T700 carbon |
| Handle | 5 in | 5.25 in |
| Released | 2025 | 2025 |
Price & availability
Sourced from stored retailer offers and their recorded price history. Paddles with no tracked offer show MSRP only.
Franklin Signature Carbon STR
- Tracked range
- $110 – $114
- Typical (median)
- $112
- All-time low
- $110
- 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™
- Power7669
- Control8393
- Spin8081
- Forgiveness8588
- Sweet spot8689
- Stability7884
- Maneuverability8276
- Pop7664
- Touch7990
- Consistency8188
- Swing weight5458
- Twist weight7279
- Launch angle6357
- Plow through6466
- Softness8291
Bars listed in the order Franklin Signature Carbon STR · Selkirk SLK Halo Control
Verdicts
Franklin Signature Carbon STR
Franklin's most credible performance paddle to date. It will not win a spin shootout, but the balance and build quality are honest for the money.
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.