Paddletek Tempest TKO-C 14mm vs Selkirk SLK ERA Elongated 16mm

Pros

• +Elite power — 57.9 MPH puts it in the 87th percentile of all paddles tested (avg 56.4)
• +Exceptional pop at 37.1 MPH — 86th percentile for fast hands battles (avg 36.1)
• +Outstanding spin at 2204 RPM — 88th percentile for heavy serves and thirds (avg 1988)
• +Heavy swing weight of 124 (top 6%) delivers extra momentum and plow-through on drives

Cons

• −Very high swing weight of 124 (top 6%) can cause fatigue and slow hand transitions
• −On the heavy side at 8.3 oz (top 9%) — may cause fatigue for players with arm issues

Pros

• +Elite power — 58 MPH puts it in the 88th percentile of all paddles tested (avg 56.4)
• +Exceptional pop at 37.1 MPH — 86th percentile for fast hands battles (avg 36.1)
• +Outstanding spin at 2190 RPM — 86th percentile for heavy serves and thirds (avg 1988)

Cons