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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 | JOOLA Essentials 16 | Selkirk SLK Halo Control |
|---|---|---|
| IQ score | 82.2/100 | 83/100 |
| MSRP | $89 | $119 |
| Best tracked price | $89 | $119 |
| Weight | 7.9 oz | 8.1 oz |
| Swing weightlower = faster hands | 108 | 111 |
| Twist weighthigher = more forgiving | 5.8 | 6.2 |
| Core | 16 mm | 16 mm |
| Shape | standard | hybrid |
| Surface | Textured fiberglass | 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.
JOOLA Essentials 16
- Tracked range
- $89 – $93
- Typical (median)
- $91
- All-time low
- $89
- 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™
- Power7469
- Control8993
- Spin7881
- Forgiveness9188
- Sweet spot9289
- Stability7984
- Maneuverability8476
- Pop7664
- Touch8290
- Consistency8688
- Swing weight4658
- Twist weight7179
- Launch angle6657
- Plow through6266
- Softness8891
Bars listed in the order JOOLA Essentials 16 · Selkirk SLK Halo Control
Verdicts
JOOLA Essentials 16
The widest measured sweet spot in our sub-$100 test group. Mishits off the top third still clear the net, which is exactly what a new player needs while their contact point is inconsistent.
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.