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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 | Selkirk SLK Halo Control | Vatic Pro V7 Pro 16 |
|---|---|---|
| IQ score | 83/100 | 83.7/100 |
| MSRP | $119 | $140 |
| Best tracked price | $119 | Not tracked |
| Weight | 8.1 oz | 8 oz |
| Swing weightlower = faster hands | 111 | 110 |
| Twist weighthigher = more forgiving | 6.2 | 6.6 |
| Core | 16 mm | 16 mm |
| Shape | hybrid | standard |
| Surface | Toray T700 carbon | Raw T700 carbon |
| Handle | 5.25 in | 5.25 in |
| Released | 2025 | 2026 |
Price & availability
Sourced from stored retailer offers and their recorded price history. Paddles with no tracked offer show MSRP only.
Selkirk SLK Halo Control
- Tracked range
- $119 – $124
- Typical (median)
- $121.50
- All-time low
- $119
- Availability
- 2 / 2 in stock
Vatic Pro V7 Pro 16
No retailer offers tracked yet for this paddle, so we don't show a price range. MSRP is $140.
Paddle DNA™
- Power6986
- Control9384
- Spin8188
- Forgiveness8884
- Sweet spot8984
- Stability8484
- Maneuverability7680
- Pop6484
- Touch9080
- Consistency8884
- Swing weight5870
- Twist weight7980
- Launch angle5754
- Plow through6682
- Softness9174
Bars listed in the order Selkirk SLK Halo Control · Vatic Pro V7 Pro 16
Verdicts
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.
Vatic Pro V7 Pro 16
The standard-shape sibling to the Prism Flash. Same face, wider body — a better first thermoformed paddle for players who miss the middle.