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Pickleball Apes Pulse S 16mm vs Selkirk SLK ERA Elongated 16mm
Side-by-side comparison with lab-tested specs
Specs Comparison
Spec
Pickleball Apes Pulse S 16mm
Selkirk SLK ERA Elongated 16mm
Price
$199.99
$200
Swing Weight
114
118
Twist Weight
6.26
6.35
Weight
8 oz
8.1 oz
Core
16.5mm
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Power
57.7 MPH
58 MPH
Pop
36.9 MPH
37.1 MPH
Spin
2183 RPM
2190 RPM
Shape
Hybrid
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Face
Composite
Composite
Build
Gen 3
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Balance
241mm
240mm
Pickleball Apes Pulse S 16mm
This paddle delivers 84th percentile power (57.7 MPH), plush 16mm+ feel, 85th percentile spin (2183 RPM) — a all-court option in a hybrid shape.
Pros
- +Above-average power at 57.7 MPH (84th percentile, avg 56.4)
- +Solid pop at 36.9 MPH (77th percentile) for net exchanges
- +Outstanding spin at 2183 RPM — 85th percentile for heavy serves and thirds (avg 1988)
- +Thick core (16mm+) provides a soft, controlled feel with a large sweet spot
- +Latest-generation thermoformed construction for premium feel and consistency
Cons
- −Thick core trades some pop and hand speed for control
Best For
Power PlayersSpin-Heavy Players
Code: PBSTUDIO — 10%
Selkirk SLK ERA Elongated 16mm
This paddle delivers 87th percentile power (58 MPH), 86th percentile spin (2190 RPM) — a versatile option.
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
Best For
Power PlayersSpin-Heavy PlayersTennis Converts
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