Electrum
Model E
The original Electrum Model E: an elongated raw T700 carbon paddle over a single-cell polypropylene core, with a thicker 4.5-inch leather grip.
- Shape
- Elongated
- Core
- 16mm
- Face
- Raw carbon
$180
P 7C 6S 9
Verified Sep 15, 2026Details
Selkirk
SLK Dauntless Elongated 16mm
$150 Verified Oct 20, 2026
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A mid-priced 16mm foam-core paddle with a raw T700 carbon face in the elongated shape, for players who want spin and reach.
BeginnerIntermediateAdvancedSpinBalanced
Power7.4
Control5.7
Spin9.3
Sweet spot6.0
Hand speed5.5
Scores are estimated from published specs with a transparent formula, not from lab testing.
Who it's for
- Spin from a raw carbon face
- Elongated reach
- Two-handed backhands with a 5.8-inch handle
Who should skip it
- You want a long warranty
- You want a fast, light swing
Strengths
- Raw T700 carbon face
- Long 5.8-inch handle
- Mid-range $150 price
Weaknesses
- Only a 1-year warranty
- 118 swingweight is on the heavy side
Full specifications
- Shape
- Elongated
- Weight
- 7.9 oz
- Length × width
- 16.5" × 7.45"
- Core thickness
- 16 mm
- Core
- SoloCore PureFoam with IsoFlex cutout
- Face
- T700 raw carbon fiber, Raw Spin Technology texture (Raw carbon)
- Handle length
- 5.8"
- Grip circumference
- 4.25"
- Swingweight
- 118
- Twistweight
- 6.9
- Balance point
- Not published
- USA Pickleball approved
- Not stated by brand
- Warranty
- 1 Year
- Launched
- Not stated by brand
- List price
- $150
- Last verified
- Oct 20, 2026
Specs checked against Selkirk's official product page on Oct 20, 2026. Selkirk lists an average weight of 7.7-8.1 oz (stored as the midpoint) and averages of 118 swingweight and 6.9 twistweight, at $150 with no sale. Manufacturers change specs and prices; the brand page is the source of truth.
Alternatives worth a look
Engage
Pursuit Pro MX 15.2
Engage's elongated control paddle: a 16.5 × 7.5 raw T700 carbon face, a 15.2mm polymer core, a 5.75-inch handle and a limited lifetime warranty, made in the USA.
- Shape
- Elongated
- Core
- 15.2mm
- Face
- Raw carbon
$130at JustPaddles · Oct 21
P 7C 5S 9
Verified Sep 15, 2026Details
Friday
Aura Gen 4 16mm
Friday's full-foam-core paddle: an EPP foam center inside a foam ring instead of honeycomb, under a carbon-fiberglass-carbon T700 face.
- Shape
- Elongated
- Core
- 16mm
- Face
- Raw carbon
$129at JustPaddles · Oct 21
P 8C 5S 9
Verified Sep 15, 2026Details