Head Gravity Tour vs Selkirk SLK Dauntless
Head
Gravity Tour
$139.95
7.6–8.5 oz · 17mm core · Compact
Pickle's 5-axis score
Based on published specs, ranked against all 320 paddles we cover. Diff highlighted when one paddle leads by 0.5+ points.
Head Gravity Tour vs Selkirk SLK Dauntless across five scored traits: Power, Hand speed, Forgiveness, Touch, Spin.
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Find my paddleReach vs. maneuverability
Head Gravity Tour (Compact) and Selkirk SLK Dauntless (Widebody) differ in head shape, so hand-speed and reach will feel distinct between them. Both paddles target control players — the choice comes down to feel and price.
Side-by-side specs
| Spec | Head Gravity Tour | Selkirk SLK Dauntless |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 7.6–8.5 oz | 7.8–8.2 oz |
| Shape | Compact | Widebody |
| Core thickness | 17mm | 16mm |
| Core material | Polypropylene honeycomb with FoamedCore | Polymer honeycomb |
| Face material | 12K carbon fiber with SpinOn texture | Carbon fiber |
| Handle length | 4.9" | 5.3" |
| Price | $139.95 | $150 |
What the spec differences mean
- Weight. Head Gravity Tour is listed at 7.6–8.5 oz; Selkirk SLK Dauntless at 7.8–8.2 oz. At the low end of each listed range, the Head Gravity Tour is 0.2 oz lighter. How paddle weights compare across our catalog
- Core thickness. Head Gravity Tour has a 17mm core; Selkirk SLK Dauntless has a 16mm core, so the Head Gravity Tour core is 1mm thicker. What core thickness changes
- Length and width. Head Gravity Tour measures 15.75" × 8.1"; Selkirk SLK Dauntless measures 16" × 8" (compact vs widebody). The Selkirk SLK Dauntless is 0.25" longer. Paddle shapes and the size rule
- Handle length. Head Gravity Tour has a 4.9" handle; Selkirk SLK Dauntless has a 5.3" handle, so the Selkirk SLK Dauntless handle is 0.4" longer. What grip length changes
- Face material. Head Gravity Tour lists its face as 12K carbon fiber with SpinOn texture; Selkirk SLK Dauntless lists Carbon fiber. Paddle face materials explained
- Core material. Head Gravity Tour lists its core as Polypropylene honeycomb with FoamedCore; Selkirk SLK Dauntless lists Polymer honeycomb. Paddle core materials explained
Who each paddle is for
Head Gravity Tour
Best for 3.5+ players who prioritize control and reach who play with a balanced two-handed/one-handed mix. The standard shape rewards clean contact, the 17mm core gives you a soft touch window, and the face surface keeps spin honest without overdoing it.
Playing style: control, spin
Selkirk SLK Dauntless
Best for 3.5+ players who prioritize control and reach who play with a balanced two-handed/one-handed mix. The widebody profile gives you a generous sweet spot, the 16mm core gives you a soft touch window, and the face surface keeps spin honest without overdoing it.
Playing style: control
Both are great. Pick by playstyle, not specs.
Pick the Head Gravity Tour if…
- you like extra reach at the kitchen line
Pick the Selkirk SLK Dauntless if…
- you want a bigger, more forgiving sweet spot
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