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 | Holbrook Pickleball Crush Control 16 | Selkirk SLK Halo XL Control |
|---|---|---|
| IQ score | 84.1/100 | 83.8/100 |
| MSRP | $160 | $100 |
| Best tracked price | Not tracked | Not tracked |
| Weight | 8 oz | 8 oz |
| Swing weightlower = faster hands | 110 | 112 |
| Twist weighthigher = more forgiving | 6.6 | 6.2 |
| Core | 16 mm | 16 mm |
| Shape | hybrid | elongated |
| Surface | Raw T700 carbon | Raw T700 carbon fiber |
| Handle | 5.3 in | 5.75 in |
| Released | 2026 | 2025 |
Price & availability
Sourced from stored retailer offers and their recorded price history. Paddles with no tracked offer show MSRP only.
Holbrook Pickleball Crush Control 16
No retailer offers tracked yet for this paddle, so we don't show a price range. MSRP is $160.
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™
- Power8080
- Control8888
- Spin8689
- Forgiveness8684
- Sweet spot8685
- Stability8482
- Maneuverability8078
- Pop7678
- Touch8686
- Consistency8686
- Swing weight7070
- Twist weight8080
- Launch angle5055
- Plow through7876
- Softness8080
Bars listed in the order Holbrook Pickleball Crush Control 16 · Selkirk SLK Halo XL Control
Verdicts
Holbrook Pickleball Crush Control 16
Holbrook's first genuinely competitive control paddle. The hybrid shape and 110 swing weight make it an easy switch from a standard build without losing kitchen-line speed.
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.