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SLK by Selkirk 2-Pack to kit out two players cheaply; HEAD Radical Tour for a single, slightly better-feeling solo paddle.
Two budget-friendly entry paddles for very different reasons.
The HEAD Radical Tour at £50 is a single paddle from Head's pickleball lineup, sitting in the brand's accessible 'Tour' tier. Head's pickleball DNA is built off their tennis racket engineering, which gives their paddles a slightly more solid, racket-like feel than typical entry-level competitors.
The SLK by Selkirk 2-Pack at £45-70 is the killer feature here: two paddles in one box. 215-225g, standard shape, polymer honeycomb core, fibreglass face, 13mm thickness. It is not competition-grade, and the surface texture is basic, but for getting two people on court for under £70 it is unmatched.
Buy the SLK by Selkirk 2-Pack if you are buying for two people, a couple, or a household, and you are starting from zero. Otherwise go for the HEAD Radical Tour if you only need one paddle and you want the more refined feel of Head's tennis-derived engineering.
Different buyers, different answers.
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: £50 vs £45-70. Overall, the HEAD Radical Tour Pickleball Paddle is best for beginners while the SLK by Selkirk Pickleball Paddle 2-Pack suits beginners.
Both the HEAD Radical Tour Pickleball Paddle and SLK by Selkirk Pickleball Paddle 2-Pack are suitable for beginners. The HEAD Radical Tour Pickleball Paddle offers the better value entry point at £50.
The SLK by Selkirk Pickleball Paddle 2-Pack (£45-70) costs more than the HEAD Radical Tour Pickleball Paddle (£50). 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.