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 | Selkirk SLK Halo Control | Volair Mach 1 Forza 16 |
|---|---|---|
| IQ score | 83/100 | 85.3/100 |
| MSRP | $119 | $170 |
| Best tracked price | $119 | Not tracked |
| Weight | 8.1 oz | 8.1 oz |
| Swing weightlower = faster hands | 111 | 113 |
| Twist weighthigher = more forgiving | 6.2 | 6.6 |
| Core | 16 mm | 16 mm |
| Shape | hybrid | hybrid |
| Surface | Toray T700 carbon | Raw carbon |
| Handle | 5.25 in | 5.5 in |
| Released | 2025 | 2025 |
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
Volair Mach 1 Forza 16
No retailer offers tracked yet for this paddle, so we don't show a price range. MSRP is $170.
Paddle DNA™
- Power6986
- Control9388
- Spin8187
- Forgiveness8886
- Sweet spot8987
- Stability8486
- Maneuverability7675
- Pop6482
- Touch9085
- Consistency8886
- Swing weight5876
- Twist weight7985
- Launch angle5756
- Plow through6682
- Softness9184
Bars listed in the order Selkirk SLK Halo Control · Volair Mach 1 Forza 16
Verdicts
Selkirk SLK Halo Control
The softest, most muted feel we tested 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.
Volair Mach 1 Forza 16
The Forza is the sensible hybrid: nothing extreme, everything solid. It is the paddle to hand someone moving off a big-box starter without overwhelming them.