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 R1 Pulsar | Selkirk SLK Halo XL Control |
|---|---|---|
| IQ score | 83.5/100 | 83.8/100 |
| MSRP | $120 | $100 |
| Best tracked price | Not tracked | Not tracked |
| Weight | 7.9 oz | 8 oz |
| Swing weightlower = faster hands | 104 | 112 |
| Twist weighthigher = more forgiving | 6.1 | 6.2 |
| Core | 16 mm | 16 mm |
| Shape | elongated | elongated |
| Surface | Raw Toray T700 carbon | Raw T700 carbon fiber |
| Handle | 5.5 in | 5.75 in |
| Released | 2025 | 2025 |
Price & availability
Sourced from stored retailer offers and their recorded price history. Paddles with no tracked offer show MSRP only.
Ronbus R1 Pulsar
No retailer offers tracked yet for this paddle, so we don't show a price range. MSRP is $120.
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™
- Power7880
- Control9288
- Spin8889
- Forgiveness8484
- Sweet spot8485
- Stability8082
- Maneuverability8478
- Pop7078
- Touch9086
- Consistency8686
- Swing weight6270
- Twist weight7480
- Launch angle4655
- Plow through7276
- Softness8480
Bars listed in the order Ronbus R1 Pulsar · Selkirk SLK Halo XL Control
Verdicts
Ronbus R1 Pulsar
The value benchmark for an elongated control paddle. It gives up thermoformed power, but the swing weight is low enough that fast hands stay fast into the third game.
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.