Friday Pickleball Aura Pro vs Selkirk SLK ERA Power
Pickle's 5-axis score
Spec-grounded, quartile-ranked across the 322-paddle catalog. Diff highlighted when one paddle leads by 0.5+ points.
Close call — here's the tiebreaker
Selkirk SLK ERA Power carries more plow-through on drives, while Friday Pickleball Aura Pro is easier on the arm and quicker at the kitchen. Both paddles target power players — the choice comes down to feel and price.
Side-by-side specs
| Spec | Friday Pickleball Aura Pro | Selkirk SLK ERA Power |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 7.5–7.8 oz | 8–8.4 oz |
| Shape | Elongated | Elongated |
| Core thickness | 16mm | 16mm |
| Core material | EPP foam core with EVA foam perimeter | Polymer honeycomb |
| Face material | Carbon fiber | Carbon fiber |
| Handle length | 5.5" | 5.5" |
| Price | $169 | $200 |
Weight
Shape
Core thickness
Core material
Face material
Handle length
Price
What the spec differences mean
- Weight. Friday Pickleball Aura Pro is listed at 7.5–7.8 oz; Selkirk SLK ERA Power at 8–8.4 oz. At the low end of each listed range, the Friday Pickleball Aura Pro is 0.5 oz lighter. How paddle weights compare across our catalog
- Length and width. Friday Pickleball Aura Pro measures 16.5" × 7.5"; Selkirk SLK ERA Power measures 16.5" × 7.38". Paddle shapes and the size rule
- Core material. Friday Pickleball Aura Pro lists its core as EPP foam core with EVA foam perimeter; Selkirk SLK ERA Power lists Polymer honeycomb. Paddle core materials explained
Who each paddle is for
Friday Pickleball Aura Pro
Best for 3.0+ players who want a forgiving control feel who play with a quick, hands-first style. The elongated shape extends your reach at the kitchen line, the 16mm core gives you a soft touch window, and the face surface keeps spin honest without overdoing it.
Playing style: power
Selkirk SLK ERA Power
Best for 3.5+ players who prioritize control and reach who play with a balanced two-handed/one-handed mix. The elongated shape extends your reach at the kitchen line, the 16mm core gives you a soft touch window, and the face surface keeps spin honest without overdoing it.
Playing style: power
Both are great. Pick by playstyle, not specs.
Pick the Friday Pickleball Aura Pro if…
- ✓you want a quick, hands-first paddle
- ✓you prize control on resets and dinks
- ✓you like reach at the kitchen line
Pick the Selkirk SLK ERA Power if…
- ✓you swing through the ball
- ✓you prize control on resets and dinks
- ✓you like reach at the kitchen line
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