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Buy the X-40 if you only need one paddle, otherwise the SLK 2-pack is unbeatable value for new pairs.
Two pure beginner options and frankly the SLK 2-pack is the smarter purchase for most UK households. The Franklin X-40 is a single paddle at the lower price, fine for someone joining a club where partners bring their own gear. It's reliable but uninspiring.
The SLK by Selkirk 2-pack solves a different problem. Two paddles for under seventy quid means you can drag a partner along to your local court without them having to commit to a purchase. Both paddles run 215-225g with polymer honeycomb cores and 13mm thickness, the standard beginner spec, with fibreglass faces and 4 1/4" grips. Selkirk's reputation underpins the build, even if these aren't competition-grade.
Buy the X-40 if you only need one paddle and you've already got a friend kitted out. Buy the SLK pack if you're recruiting a partner, fitting out a holiday house, or buying for a couple. Per paddle the SLK is barely more expensive and you get the convenience of matched gear straight out of the bag.
Hand-written editorial — not auto-generated. By Gary, RacketRise.
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| Category | Pickleball Paddles | Pickleball Paddles |
| Sport | Pickleball | Pickleball |
| Skill Level | Beginner | Beginner |
| Weight | — | 215-225g |
| Shape | Standard | Standard |
| Core | Polymer honeycomb | Polymer honeycomb |
| Surface | Fibreglass | Fibreglass |
| Grip Size | — | 4 1/4" |
| Core Thickness | — | 13mm |
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The main differences are: Price: £35 vs £45-70. Overall, the Franklin X-40 Performance Pickleball Paddle is best for beginners while the SLK by Selkirk Pickleball Paddle 2-Pack suits beginners.
Both the Franklin X-40 Performance Pickleball Paddle and SLK by Selkirk Pickleball Paddle 2-Pack are suitable for beginners. The Franklin X-40 Performance Pickleball Paddle offers the better value entry point at £35.
The SLK by Selkirk Pickleball Paddle 2-Pack (£45-70) costs more than the Franklin X-40 Performance Pickleball Paddle (£35). Whether the premium is worth it depends on your skill level — if you are beginners, the extra investment in the SLK by Selkirk Pickleball Paddle 2-Pack can pay off.