JOOLA Pro V vs Selkirk SLK Dauntless

    JOOLA Pro V 8oz 16mm pickleball paddle — Carbon fiber face

    JOOLA

    Pro V

    $299.95

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    Selkirk SLK Dauntless 7.8oz 16mm pickleball paddle — Carbon fiber face

    Selkirk

    SLK Dauntless

    $150

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    Pickle's 5-axis score

    Spec-grounded, quartile-ranked across the 322-paddle catalog. Diff highlighted when one paddle leads by 0.5+ points.

    JOOLA Pro VSelkirk SLK Dauntless
    Power — JOOLA +4.3
    8.8 vs 4.5
    Hand speed — Selkirk +4.7
    1.8 vs 6.5
    Forgiveness — Selkirk +3.4
    6.6 vs 10.0
    Touch — even
    9.9 vs 9.9
    Spin — even
    4.4 vs 4.4

    The value vs. premium matchup

    Selkirk SLK Dauntless is the value pick at $150. JOOLA Pro V is the premium option at $299.95 — you're paying for the Carbon fiber. JOOLA Pro V (Hybrid) and Selkirk SLK Dauntless (Widebody) differ in head shape, so hand-speed and reach will feel distinct between them.

    Side-by-side specs

    Weight

    8–8.4 oz7.8–8.2 oz

    Shape

    HybridWidebody

    Core thickness

    16mm16mm

    Core material

    Polymer honeycombPolymer honeycomb

    Face material

    Carbon fiberCarbon fiber

    Handle length

    5.3"5.3"

    Price

    $299.95$150

    What the spec differences mean

    • Weight. JOOLA Pro V is listed at 8–8.4 oz; Selkirk SLK Dauntless at 7.8–8.2 oz. At the low end of each listed range, the Selkirk SLK Dauntless is 0.2 oz lighter. How paddle weights compare across our catalog
    • Length and width. JOOLA Pro V measures 16.2" × 7.6"; Selkirk SLK Dauntless measures 16" × 8" (hybrid vs widebody). The JOOLA Pro V is 0.2" longer. Paddle shapes and the size rule

    Who each paddle is for

    JOOLA Pro V

    Best for 3.5+ players who prioritize control and reach who play with a balanced two-handed/one-handed mix. The hybrid shape splits the difference between reach and forgiveness, the 16mm core gives you a soft touch window, and the face surface keeps spin honest without overdoing it.

    Playing style: power, spin

    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

    Pickle's verdict

    Both are great. Pick by playstyle, not specs.

    Pick the JOOLA Pro V if…

    • ✓you swing through the ball
    • ✓you prize control on resets and dinks

    Pick the Selkirk SLK Dauntless if…

    • ✓you prize control on resets and dinks
    • ✓you want a generous sweet spot
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