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 | Paddletek Tempest Wave V3 | Selkirk SLK Halo Control |
|---|---|---|
| IQ score | 82.9/100 | 83/100 |
| MSRP | $150 | $119 |
| Best tracked price | $150 | $119 |
| Weight | 7.9 oz | 8.1 oz |
| Swing weightlower = faster hands | 110 | 111 |
| Twist weighthigher = more forgiving | 6.1 | 6.2 |
| Core | 16 mm | 16 mm |
| Shape | standard | hybrid |
| Surface | Textured carbon | Toray T700 carbon |
| Handle | 5.25 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.
Paddletek Tempest Wave V3
- Tracked range
- $150 – $156
- Typical (median)
- $153
- All-time low
- $150
- 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™
- Power7269
- Control9293
- Spin8081
- Forgiveness8688
- Sweet spot8789
- Stability8284
- Maneuverability8176
- Pop6864
- Touch9190
- Consistency8988
- Swing weight5658
- Twist weight7679
- Launch angle5857
- Plow through6666
- Softness8891
Bars listed in the order Paddletek Tempest Wave V3 · Selkirk SLK Halo Control
Verdicts
Paddletek Tempest Wave V3
The reference control paddle for players who do not want the weight of a 20 mm build. Touch scores trail only the Luxx.
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.