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 | Ronbus Nova R1 | Selkirk SLK Halo XL Control |
|---|---|---|
| IQ score | 85.7/100 | 83.8/100 |
| MSRP | $160 | $100 |
| Best tracked price | Not tracked | Not tracked |
| Weight | 8.1 oz | 8 oz |
| Swing weightlower = faster hands | 116 | 112 |
| Twist weighthigher = more forgiving | 6.4 | 6.2 |
| Core | 16 mm | 16 mm |
| Shape | elongated | elongated |
| Surface | Raw T700 carbon | Raw T700 carbon fiber |
| Handle | 5.5 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.
Ronbus Nova R1
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™
- Power8780
- Control8988
- Spin8889
- Forgiveness8584
- Sweet spot8685
- Stability8782
- Maneuverability7378
- Pop8378
- Touch8686
- Consistency8786
- Swing weight7970
- Twist weight8480
- Launch angle5755
- Plow through8576
- Softness8580
Bars listed in the order Ronbus Nova R1 · Selkirk SLK Halo XL Control
Verdicts
Ronbus Nova R1
Ronbus keeps doing the same thing: premium specs, mid-tier price. The Nova R1 lands between a control and power build and does not embarrass itself in either direction.
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.