Selkirk SLK ERA Power Elongated vs SLK Dauntless Elongated 16mm
The SLK ERA Power Elongated and the SLK Dauntless Elongated 16mm differ on 4 published specs and match on 6. Every figure below is the maker's published spec, checked 2026-10-09. Pickleland doesn't lab-test paddles, so this is a spec comparison, not a play test.
| Paddle |  Selkirk SLK ERA Power Elongated |  Selkirk SLK Dauntless Elongated 16mm |
|---|---|---|
| Shape | Elongated | Elongated |
| Weight | 7.9–8.4 oz | 7.7–8.1 oz |
| Core thickness | 16 mm | 16 mm |
| Length | 16.5" | 16.5" |
| Width | 7.45" | 7.45" |
| Handle length | 5.8" | 5.8" |
| Grip circumference | 4.25" | 4.25" |
| Swing weight | 118 | 118 |
| Twist weight | 6.6 | 6.9 |
| Face | 3-Layered Face (woven fiberglass and T700 Raw Carbon Fiber) | T700 Raw Carbon Fiber |
| Core | Polypropylene surrounded by EVA Foam (Dynamic Fusion Core) | SoloCore — PureFoam with IsoFlex cutout |
| Price at Pickleland | $199.99 | $149.99 |
What is different
- Weight: the SLK ERA Power Elongated is 0.25 oz heavier (7.9–8.4 oz against 7.7–8.1 oz).
- Twist weight: the SLK ERA Power Elongated is 0.3 lower (6.6 against 6.9).
- Face: the SLK ERA Power Elongated is listed with 3-Layered Face (woven fiberglass and T700 Raw Carbon Fiber), the SLK Dauntless Elongated 16mm with T700 Raw Carbon Fiber.
- Core material: the SLK ERA Power Elongated is listed with Polypropylene surrounded by EVA Foam (Dynamic Fusion Core), the SLK Dauntless Elongated 16mm with SoloCore — PureFoam with IsoFlex cutout.
What is the same: core thickness (16 mm), length (16.5"), width (7.45"), handle length (5.8"), grip circumference (4.25"), swing weight (118).
The "pick it if" lines apply the usual rule for each spec to these two paddles' published numbers. The surest test is to demo them on a court.
Quick answers
What is the difference between the SLK ERA Power Elongated and the SLK Dauntless Elongated 16mm?
The SLK ERA Power Elongated and the SLK Dauntless Elongated 16mm differ on 4 published specs and match on 6. Weight: the SLK ERA Power Elongated is 0.25 oz heavier (7.9–8.4 oz against 7.7–8.1 oz). The full side-by-side table on this page is built from the maker's published specs.
How much are the SLK ERA Power Elongated and the SLK Dauntless Elongated 16mm?
At Pickleland the SLK ERA Power Elongated is $199.99 and the SLK Dauntless Elongated 16mm is $149.99, before 8.25% Texas sales tax.
Can I try both before buying?
Yes for the SLK ERA Power Elongated and the SLK Dauntless Elongated 16mm: both are in the demo rack at Pickleland in Pflugerville, Texas. A demo rental is $8.