Selkirk SLK ERA Power Widebody vs SLK ERA Power Elongated
The SLK ERA Power Widebody and the SLK ERA Power Elongated differ on 5 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 Widebody |  Selkirk SLK ERA Power Elongated |
|---|---|---|
| Shape | Widebody | Elongated |
| Weight | 8–8.3 oz | 7.9–8.4 oz |
| Core thickness | 16 mm | 16 mm |
| Length | 15.95" | 16.5" |
| Width | 8" | 7.45" |
| Handle length | 5.6" | 5.8" |
| Grip circumference | 4.25" | 4.25" |
| Swing weight | 109 | 118 |
| Twist weight | 7.3 | 6.6 |
| Face | 3-Layered Face (woven fiberglass and T700 Raw Carbon Fiber) | 3-Layered Face (woven fiberglass and T700 Raw Carbon Fiber) |
| Core | Polypropylene surrounded by EVA Foam (Dynamic Fusion Core) | Polypropylene surrounded by EVA Foam (Dynamic Fusion Core) |
| Price at Pickleland | $199.99 | $199.99 |
What is different
- Length: the SLK ERA Power Widebody is 0.55" shorter (15.95" against 16.5").
- Width: the SLK ERA Power Widebody is 0.55" wider (8" against 7.45").
- Handle length: the SLK ERA Power Widebody is 0.2" shorter (5.6" against 5.8").
- Swing weight: the SLK ERA Power Widebody is 9 lower (109 against 118).
- Twist weight: the SLK ERA Power Widebody is 0.7 higher (7.3 against 6.6).
What is the same: weight (8–8.3 oz), core thickness (16 mm), grip circumference (4.25"), face (3-Layered Face (woven fiberglass and T700 Raw Carbon Fiber)), core material (Polypropylene surrounded by EVA Foam (Dynamic Fusion Core)), price at Pickleland ($199.99).
Pick the SLK ERA Power Widebody if
- You want a more forgiving face: it is 0.55" wider.
- You want faster hands: the published swing weight is lower.
- You want stability on off-centre hits: the published twist weight is higher.
Pick the SLK ERA Power Elongated if
- You want reach: it is 0.55" longer.
- You hit a two-handed backhand: the handle is 0.2" longer.
- You want more plow-through on drives: the published swing weight is higher.
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 Widebody and the SLK ERA Power Elongated?
The SLK ERA Power Widebody and the SLK ERA Power Elongated differ on 5 published specs and match on 6. Length: the SLK ERA Power Widebody is 0.55" shorter (15.95" against 16.5"). The full side-by-side table on this page is built from the maker's published specs.
Can I try both before buying?
Yes for the SLK ERA Power Widebody and the SLK ERA Power Elongated: both are in the demo rack at Pickleland in Pflugerville, Texas. A demo rental is $8.