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Pickleball Apes Pulse V 16mm vs Selkirk SLK ERA Widebody 16mm
Side-by-side comparison with lab-tested specs
Specs Comparison
Spec
Pickleball Apes Pulse V 16mm
Selkirk SLK ERA Widebody 16mm
Price
$199.99
$200
Swing Weight
111
112
Twist Weight
7.4
7.05
Weight
8.2 oz
8.1 oz
Core
16.5mm
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Power
57.4 MPH
57.6 MPH
Pop
37 MPH
37.3 MPH
Spin
2160 RPM
2203 RPM
Shape
Wide body
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Face
Composite
Composite
Build
Gen 3
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Balance
238mm
237mm
Pickleball Apes Pulse V 16mm
This paddle delivers 80th percentile power (57.4 MPH), plush 16mm+ feel, 82th percentile spin (2160 RPM) — a all-court option in a wide body shape.
Pros
- +Above-average power at 57.4 MPH (80th percentile, avg 56.4)
- +Solid pop at 37 MPH (80th percentile) for net exchanges
- +Good spin generation at 2160 RPM (82th percentile)
- +Exceptional stability — 7.4 twist weight is top 3% (avg 6.3), very forgiving on off-center hits
- +Wide body maximizes the sweet spot for more forgiveness on off-center hits
Cons
- −Shorter face reduces reach compared to elongated paddles
- −Thick core trades some pop and hand speed for control
Best For
BeginnersPower PlayersDoubles SpecialistsSpin-Heavy Players
Code: PBSTUDIO — 10%
Selkirk SLK ERA Widebody 16mm
This paddle delivers 83th percentile power (57.6 MPH), 87th percentile spin (2203 RPM), rock-solid stability (88th percentile) — a versatile option.
Pros
- +Above-average power at 57.6 MPH (83th percentile, avg 56.4)
- +Exceptional pop at 37.3 MPH — top 10% for fast hands battles (avg 36.1)
- +Outstanding spin at 2203 RPM — 87th percentile for heavy serves and thirds (avg 1988)
- +Exceptional stability — 7.05 twist weight is 88th percentile (avg 6.3), very forgiving on off-center hits
Cons
Best For
Power PlayersSpin-Heavy Players
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