Joola Perseus 3S 16mm vs Selkirk SLK ERA Elongated 16mm

Pros

• +Elite power — 58 MPH puts it in the 87th percentile of all paddles tested (avg 56.4)
• +Exceptional pop at 37.2 MPH — 88th percentile for fast hands battles (avg 36.1)
• +Good spin generation at 2148 RPM (80th percentile)
• +Elongated shape gives extra reach on defense, overheads, and two-handed backhands
• +Thick core (16mm+) provides a soft, controlled feel with a large sweet spot

Cons

• −Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot
• −Thick core trades some pop and hand speed for control

Pros

• +Elite power — 58 MPH puts it in the 87th percentile of all paddles tested (avg 56.4)
• +Solid pop at 37.1 MPH (84th percentile) for net exchanges
• +Outstanding spin at 2190 RPM — 86th percentile for heavy serves and thirds (avg 1988)

Cons