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SLK Valkyrie Widebody pickleball paddle with jade face and white grip

Selkirk

SLK Valkyrie Widebody 16mm

$80 Verified Oct 20, 2026
Buy at JustPaddles$80

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Lowest price we found: JustPaddles, checked Oct 20. Prices change; the store's page is what you pay.

An entry-priced 16mm honeycomb widebody with a fiberglass face, aimed at beginner and developing players.

BeginnerIntermediateBalancedControl
Power6.5
Control5.9
Spin5.8
Sweet spot8.6
Hand speed7.5

Scores are estimated from published specs with a transparent formula, not from lab testing.

Who it's for

  • First paddle upgrade
  • Forgiving wide face
  • Budget-minded players

Who should skip it

  • You want a carbon spin face
  • You want elongated reach

Strengths

  • Low $80 price
  • Wide 8-inch face
  • 16mm core for a softer feel

Weaknesses

  • Only a 1-year warranty
  • Fiberglass face, not carbon

Full specifications

Shape
Standard
Weight
8 oz
Length × width
15.95" × 8"
Core thickness
16 mm
Core
Polypropylene honeycomb
Face
FiberFlex fiberglass face, ProSpin+ NextGen micro texture (Fiberglass)
Handle length
5.6"
Grip circumference
4.25"
Swingweight
110
Twistweight
7
Balance point
Not published
USA Pickleball approved
Not stated by brand
Warranty
1 Year
Launched
Not stated by brand
List price
$80
Last verified
Oct 20, 2026

Specs checked against Selkirk's official product page on Oct 20, 2026. Selkirk lists an average weight of 7.9-8.1 oz (stored as the midpoint) and averages of 110 swingweight and 7 twistweight, at $80 with no sale. It comes only in the widebody shape. Manufacturers change specs and prices; the brand page is the source of truth.

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