Legacy Pro 16mm vs Selkirk SLK ERA Power
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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
These two are closely matched on paper. Legacy Pro 16mm and Selkirk SLK ERA Power differ mostly in small spec details — pick on feel.
Side-by-side specs
| Spec | Legacy Pro 16mm | Selkirk SLK ERA Power |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 7.8–8.4 oz | 8–8.4 oz |
| Shape | Elongated | Elongated |
| Core thickness | 16mm | 16mm |
| Core material | Thermoformed polypropylene honeycomb | Polymer honeycomb |
| Face material | Toray T700 raw carbon fiber | Carbon fiber |
| Handle length | 5" | 5.5" |
| Price | $149.99 | $200 |
Weight
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Core thickness
Core material
Face material
Handle length
Price
What the spec differences mean
- Weight. Legacy Pro 16mm is listed at 7.8–8.4 oz; Selkirk SLK ERA Power at 8–8.4 oz. At the low end of each listed range, the Legacy Pro 16mm is 0.2 oz lighter. How paddle weights compare across our catalog
- Length and width. Legacy Pro 16mm measures 16.3" × 7.5"; Selkirk SLK ERA Power measures 16.5" × 7.38". The Selkirk SLK ERA Power is 0.2" longer. Paddle shapes and the size rule
- Handle length. Legacy Pro 16mm has a 5" handle; Selkirk SLK ERA Power has a 5.5" handle, so the Selkirk SLK ERA Power handle is 0.5" longer. What grip length changes
- Face material. Legacy Pro 16mm lists its face as Toray T700 raw carbon fiber; Selkirk SLK ERA Power lists Carbon fiber. Paddle face materials explained
- Core material. Legacy Pro 16mm lists its core as Thermoformed polypropylene honeycomb; Selkirk SLK ERA Power lists Polymer honeycomb. Paddle core materials explained
Who each paddle is for
Legacy Pro 16mm
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 raw carbon face bites on spin shots.
Playing style: balanced
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 Legacy Pro 16mm if…
- ✓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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