Franklin FS Tour Dynasty 16mm vs Selkirk SLK Dauntless
Pickle's 5-axis score
Spec-grounded, quartile-ranked across the 322-paddle catalog. Diff highlighted when one paddle leads by 0.5+ points.
Reach vs. maneuverability
Franklin FS Tour Dynasty 16mm trades a touch of maneuverability for more reach at the line; Selkirk SLK Dauntless is easier to whip around in hand fights. Franklin FS Tour Dynasty 16mm carries more plow-through on drives, while Selkirk SLK Dauntless is easier on the arm and quicker at the kitchen.
Side-by-side specs
| Spec | Franklin FS Tour Dynasty 16mm | Selkirk SLK Dauntless |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 8.5–8.8 oz | 7.8–8.2 oz |
| Shape | Elongated | Widebody |
| Core thickness | 16mm | 16mm |
| Core material | Polymer honeycomb with foam-injected perimeter; double-thermoformed unibody frame | Polymer honeycomb |
| Face material | T700 raw carbon fiber with peel-ply texture | Carbon fiber |
| Handle length | — | 5.3" |
| Price | $104.99 | $150 |
Weight
Shape
Core thickness
Core material
Face material
Handle length
Price
What the spec differences mean
- Weight. Franklin FS Tour Dynasty 16mm is listed at 8.5–8.8 oz; Selkirk SLK Dauntless at 7.8–8.2 oz. At the low end of each listed range, the Selkirk SLK Dauntless is 0.7 oz lighter. How paddle weights compare across our catalog
- Face material. Franklin FS Tour Dynasty 16mm lists its face as T700 raw carbon fiber with peel-ply texture; Selkirk SLK Dauntless lists Carbon fiber. Paddle face materials explained
- Core material. Franklin FS Tour Dynasty 16mm lists its core as Polymer honeycomb with foam-injected perimeter; Selkirk SLK Dauntless lists Polymer honeycomb. Paddle core materials explained
Who each paddle is for
Franklin FS Tour Dynasty 16mm
Best for 3.5+ players who prioritize control and reach who play with an aggressive, planted swing. The elongated shape extends your reach at the kitchen line, the 16mm core gives you a soft touch window, and the raw textured carbon face holds spin on rolls and resets.
Selkirk SLK Dauntless
Best for 3.5+ players who prioritize control and reach who play with a balanced two-handed/one-handed mix. The widebody profile gives you a generous sweet spot, the 16mm core gives you a soft touch window, and the face surface keeps spin honest without overdoing it.
Playing style: control
Both are great. Pick by playstyle, not specs.
Pick the Franklin FS Tour Dynasty 16mm if…
- ✓you swing through the ball
- ✓you prize control on resets and dinks
- ✓you like reach at the kitchen line
Pick the Selkirk SLK Dauntless if…
- ✓you prize control on resets and dinks
- ✓you want a generous sweet spot
More matchups with the Franklin FS Tour Dynasty 16mm
More matchups with the Selkirk SLK Dauntless
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