Selkirk SLK ERA Elongated 16mm Review
This paddle delivers 87th percentile power (58 MPH), 86th percentile spin (2190 RPM) — a versatile option.
Price: $200. Swing weight: 118. Twist weight: 6.35. Weight: 8.1 oz. Power: 58 MPH. Spin: 2190 RPM. Face: Composite.
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 1987)
Cons
Best For
- Power Players: 58 MPH drive speed (87th percentile) for aggressive baseliners and overhead-heavy games
- Spin-Heavy Players: 2190 RPM (86th percentile) for kicking serves, heavy thirds, and roll volleys
- Tennis Converts: Swing weight of 118 and 5.8" grip feel familiar coming from tennis
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Selkirk
SLK ERA Elongated 16mm
This paddle delivers 87th percentile power (58 MPH), 86th percentile spin (2190 RPM) — a versatile option.
Composite
Specs & Lab Data
Swing Weight
118
Twist Weight
6.35
Weight
8.1 oz
Power
58 MPH
Pop
37.1 MPH
Spin
2190 RPM
Balance
240mm
Grip Length
5.8"
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 1987)
Cons
Best For
Power Players
58 MPH drive speed (87th percentile) for aggressive baseliners and overhead-heavy games
Spin-Heavy Players
2190 RPM (86th percentile) for kicking serves, heavy thirds, and roll volleys
Tennis Converts
Swing weight of 118 and 5.8" grip feel familiar coming from tennis
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