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SLK Halo Power XL 13mm

This paddle delivers control-oriented 53.2 MPH power, crisp 13mm feel, spin-friendly low twist weight — an all-court option in an elongated shape.

$140USD list
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Elongated13mm coreCarbonGen 1All-Court

Specs & Lab Data

What do these mean?
Swing Weight
116
61st percentile
Twist Weight
5.27
3rd percentile
Weight
7.5 oz
Core Thickness
13mm
Power
53.2 MPH
2nd percentile
Pop
32.4 MPH
0th percentile
Spin
1849 RPM
Balance
242mm
Grip Length
5.75"
Grip Size
4.25"
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Pros

  • +Elongated shape gives extra reach on defense, overheads, and two-handed backhands
  • +Thin core (13mm) gives a crisp, responsive feel with fast feedback
  • +Competitive price at $140 (below the $189 average)
  • +Lightweight at 7.5 oz (bottom 2%) — reduces fatigue during long sessions

Cons

  • −Below-average power at 53.2 MPH (bottom 2%, avg 56.4) — you'll need to generate pace with technique
  • −Lower pop at 32.4 MPH (bottom 1%, avg 36.1) — may feel sluggish in fast hands exchanges
  • −Limited spin at 1849 RPM (19th percentile, avg 1988) compared to newer paddles
  • −Low stability — twist weight of 5.27 (bottom 3%) means off-center hits will twist more in your hand

Best For

Tennis Converts

Swing weight of 116 and 5.75" grip feel familiar coming from tennis

Budget-Conscious Buyers

At $140, it's cheaper than 76% of paddles (avg $189)

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Data sources

Data sources. Specs from The Pickleball Studio's paddle database (mostly manufacturer figures; swing and twist weight measured by the source), power, pop and spin from lab testing credited to Pickleball Effect. Percentiles compare this paddle with the other paddles in our database. Pros and world ranks from the PPA Tour, as of Nov 8, 2026. The price is the list price from the source database and may have changed. How we score paddles.