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 | Proton Series Four (Project Roadrunner) | Selkirk SLK Halo XL Control |
|---|---|---|
| IQ score | 85.6/100 | 83.8/100 |
| MSRP | $175 | $100 |
| Best tracked price | Not tracked | Not tracked |
| Weight | 7.9 oz | 8 oz |
| Swing weightlower = faster hands | 110 | 112 |
| Twist weighthigher = more forgiving | 6.3 | 6.2 |
| Core | 15 mm | 16 mm |
| Shape | elongated | elongated |
| Surface | Aerospace bi-directional carbon with exposed aramid weave | Raw T700 carbon fiber |
| Handle | 5.375 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.
Proton Series Four (Project Roadrunner)
No retailer offers tracked yet for this paddle, so we don't show a price range. MSRP is $175.
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™
- Power8580
- Control8888
- Spin9589
- Forgiveness8284
- Sweet spot8485
- Stability8382
- Maneuverability8478
- Pop8278
- Touch8686
- Consistency8886
- Swing weight6870
- Twist weight8280
- Launch angle5755
- Plow through7876
- Softness8080
Bars listed in the order Proton Series Four (Project Roadrunner) · Selkirk SLK Halo XL Control
Verdicts
Proton Series Four (Project Roadrunner)
The exposed Kevlar weave is the story: it grips the ball like a fresh grit face but, unlike sprayed textures, it is the material itself, so the spin number does not decay over a season.
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.