SLK HALO Power review

The HALO Power is the cheapest paddle on this list at $70, and it still gets the raw carbon spin surface that used to cost far more. Selkirk sells it in two shapes. The Max has a 16 by 7.85 inch face, an 18k UltraWeave carbon face and a 16mm polymer core, which suits players who want control and a large hitting area. The XL stretches to 16.4 by 7.4 inches with a 5.75 inch handle, a T700 CarbonFusion face and a thinner 13mm core for more reach and power. Both weigh 7.7 to 8.0 oz, use Raw Spin Technology texture and a thermoformed unibody build with a FlexFoam perimeter. Selkirk labels both shapes for beginner to advanced players. What you give up for the price is warranty coverage: one year instead of the lifetime terms on the VANGUARD, and the paddle is made in China.

Who it is for

beginners who want a carbon spin face for $70

Price

$70 at the Selkirk US store when checked.

SLK HALO Power $70
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 11, 2026.

Key features

• Two shapes: Max (16 by 7.85 inch, 16mm core) or XL (16.4 by 7.4 inch, 13mm core)
• Raw Spin Technology textured surface
• XL face in T700 CarbonFusion carbon fiber, Max face in 18k UltraWeave carbon fiber
• Weight range 7.7 to 8.0 oz with a 4.25 inch grip
• Thermoformed unibody build with a FlexFoam perimeter

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Lowest price on this list at $70
• Strength: Selkirk rates both shapes for beginner to advanced players
• Strength: Max shape has a 16mm core for a softer, more controlled feel
• Weakness: 1-year limited warranty, against lifetime on Selkirk's VANGUARD line
• Weakness: Made in China, designed and quality controlled in the USA
• Weakness: Max shape has a 4.85 inch handle, short for two-handed shots

Key facts

• Price: $70
• Core: 16mm (Max) or 13mm (XL)
• Weight: 7.7 to 8.0 oz
• Skill level: Beginner to advanced, per Selkirk
• Warranty: 1 year limited

Where it ranks

SLK HALO Power is No. 3 in our Best Pickleball Paddles verdict.