Selkirk SLK Dauntless vs Six Zero Coral Elongated 16mm
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
Six Zero Coral Elongated 16mm trades a touch of maneuverability for more reach at the line; Selkirk SLK Dauntless is easier to whip around in hand fights.
Side-by-side specs
| Spec | Selkirk SLK Dauntless | Six Zero Coral Elongated 16mm |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 7.8–8.2 oz | 8–8.3 oz |
| Shape | Widebody | Elongated |
| Core thickness | 16mm | 16mm |
| Core material | Polymer honeycomb | — |
| Face material | Carbon fiber | Japanese Toray 700K raw carbon fiber with Diamond Tough Grit |
| Handle length | 5.3" | 5.75" |
| Price | $150 | $170 |
Weight
Shape
Core thickness
Core material
Face material
Handle length
Price
What the spec differences mean
- Weight. Selkirk SLK Dauntless is listed at 7.8–8.2 oz; Six Zero Coral Elongated 16mm at 8–8.3 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
- Handle length. Selkirk SLK Dauntless has a 5.3" handle; Six Zero Coral Elongated 16mm has a 5.75" handle, so the Six Zero Coral Elongated 16mm handle is 0.45" longer. What grip length changes
- Face material. Selkirk SLK Dauntless lists its face as Carbon fiber; Six Zero Coral Elongated 16mm lists Japanese Toray 700K raw carbon fiber with Diamond Tough Grit. Paddle face materials explained
Who each paddle is for
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
Six Zero Coral Elongated 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 textured carbon face holds spin on rolls and resets.
Playing style: power
Both are great. Pick by playstyle, not specs.
Pick the Selkirk SLK Dauntless if…
- ✓you prize control on resets and dinks
- ✓you want a generous sweet spot
Pick the Six Zero Coral Elongated 16mm if…
- ✓you prize control on resets and dinks
- ✓you like reach at the kitchen line
- ✓you spin a lot of rolls and topspin serves
More matchups with the Selkirk SLK Dauntless
More matchups with the Six Zero Coral Elongated 16mm
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