Head Radical Pro EX15 vs Selkirk SLK ERA Power Elongated
Two elongated paddles, side by side. Specs are the published figures; prices are what US stores charged at our latest check, shipping included.
What actually separates them
- Head Radical Pro EX15 is the heavier of the two, by about 0.3 oz. Heavier paddles hit harder and feel more stable; lighter ones are quicker in hand battles.
- Selkirk SLK ERA Power Elongated has the thicker core (16 mm against 15 mm). Thicker cores usually feel softer and more controlled; thinner ones give more pop.
- Selkirk SLK ERA Power Elongated has the longer handle (5.8 in against 5.5 in), which matters if you hit two-handed backhands.
- Grip sizes differ: Head Radical Pro EX15 is 4.125 in around, Selkirk SLK ERA Power Elongated 4.25 in. An overgrip adds size; nothing takes it away.
Specs side by side
| Spec | Head Radical Pro EX15 | Selkirk SLK ERA Power Elongated |
|---|---|---|
| Shape | Elongated | Elongated |
| Core thickness | 15 mm | 16 mm |
| Weight | 8.5 oz | 7.9–8.4 oz |
| Length × width | — | 16.5 × 7.45 in |
| Handle length | 5.5 in | 5.8 in |
| Grip circumference | 4.125 in | 4.25 in |
| Face | T700 carbon | Woven fiberglass and T700 raw carbon fiber |
| USA Pickleball approved | — | Yes |
Rows that match are greyed out. Specs are published figures from the brand or the store, not lab tests: see each paddle's page for the source and the date we checked it.
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