Franklin Signature Pickleball Paddle vs Selkirk Premium Pickleball Paddle — Pickleball Paddles Comparison UK 2026

Two premium pickleball paddles — but the Selkirk now comes in under the Franklin. The Franklin Signature at £140-160 features MaxGrit texture on carbon, polypropylene honeycomb, elongated, 215-225g, 16mm. The Selkirk Premium range at £123 gets you Selkirk's flagship-line tech for £20-40 less than the Franklin.

The core differences:

• MaxGrit is one of the more aggressive surface textures available — measurably effective for spin generation if you actually use spin.
• Selkirk's premium range tends to focus on power and control balance, with Air Dynamic and similar tech reducing drag.
• Both elongated shapes mean smaller sweet spots — fine for advanced players, punishing for inconsistent strikers.
• 16mm thickness is the modern standard for control-leaning play.
• Franklin has Ben Johns; Selkirk has tournament players too. Brand pedigree is roughly equal.

If spin is the centrepiece of your game, the Franklin's MaxGrit gives you the most surface grip — but you're now paying a premium for it. If you're after a broader feature set at the lower price, Selkirk is the better-value route. For pure spin-focused players, Franklin still edges it.