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Company: SLK By Selkirk
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Omega Max

13 mm

Weight: 7.9 oz

Price: $140

Dimensions

  • Shape:

    standard

  • Length:
    16 in
  • Width:
    7.85 in
  • Thickness:
    13mm
  • Grip length:
    4.85 in
  • Grip thickness:
    4.25 in

Materials

  • Surface:
    fiberglass and carbon fiber
  • Core:
    polypropylene honeycomb

Summary

The SLK by Selkirk Omega Max is a standard-shaped paddle with a 13mm polypropylene honeycomb core, known for balancing power and control. The fiberglass and carbon fiber face is often associated with improved touch and control. Weighing 7.9 oz with a 4.85-inch grip, it falls into the lightweight category, generally offering enhanced maneuverability. Its 103 swing weight (7th percentile) is considered low, requiring less effort to swing. The 42nd percentile twist weight rating of 6.2 suggests moderate torsional stability. The Omega Max has a spin rating of 5.4/10 (29th percentile). This paddle may be suitable for players prioritizing maneuverability and control, potentially including beginners and intermediate players. The lighter weight could be beneficial for quick exchanges at the net. However, players seeking maximum power might find its lighter weight and lower swing weight limiting.

Test results

ReviewerSpinDrive speedVolley speedSwing weightTwist weightBalance pointNote
Pickleball Studio1700--1036.2-
Estimated:1700--1036.2-

Attributes

Summary

The SLK by Selkirk Omega Max is a standard-shaped paddle with a 13mm polypropylene honeycomb core, known for balancing power and control. The fiberglass and carbon fiber face is often associated with improved touch and control. Weighing 7.9 oz with a 4.85-inch grip, it falls into the lightweight category, generally offering enhanced maneuverability. Its 103 swing weight (7th percentile) is considered low, requiring less effort to swing. The 42nd percentile twist weight rating of 6.2 suggests moderate torsional stability. The Omega Max has a spin rating of 5.4/10 (29th percentile). This paddle may be suitable for players prioritizing maneuverability and control, potentially including beginners and intermediate players. The lighter weight could be beneficial for quick exchanges at the net. However, players seeking maximum power might find its lighter weight and lower swing weight limiting.

Comparisons

Reviews

Test results

ReviewerSpinDrive speedVolley speedSwing weightTwist weightBalance pointNote
Pickleball Studio1700--1036.2-
Estimated:1700--1036.2-

Drive speed

No data available

Volley speed

No data available

Swing weight

103

7th percentile

10.1%

Average

Drive speed

No data available

Volley speed

No data available

Swing weight

103

7th percentile

10.1%

Average

Spin

1,700RPM

29th percentile

5.4

Twist weight

6.2

42nd percentile

4.7

Balance point

No data available

Spin

1,700RPM

29th percentile

5.4

Twist weight

6.2

42nd percentile

4.7

Balance point

No data available

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