Selkirk SLK EVO Control Max vs Vatic Pro V-Sol Tour with Evergrit (16mm)

Two control paddles at similar prices, compared on the specs each brand publishes. We have not tested either one.

Selkirk SLK EVO Control Max

Spec	Selkirk SLK EVO Control Max	Vatic Pro V-Sol Tour with Evergrit (16mm)
Price	$80.00	$109.99
Style	Control	Control
Weight	7.6–8.1 oz	8 oz
Core thickness	16 mm	16 mm
Core	Honeycomb	Foam
Shape	Standard / wide	Not listed
Length	16"	—
Width	7.85"	—
Handle	4.85"	—
Buyer rating	4.6 / 5 (166)	4.8 / 5 (152)

Specs, prices and review scores come from each brand's own product page, last checked October 20, 2026. Confirm with the seller before you buy.

Selkirk SLK EVO Control Max costs $30 less ($80 vs $110).
Selkirk SLK EVO Control Max is lighter: 7.6–8.1 oz against 8 oz.
Both have a 16 mm core.
Selkirk SLK EVO Control Max has a honeycomb core and Vatic Pro V-Sol Tour with Evergrit (16mm) has a foam core.
Buyers on the sellers' own stores rate Selkirk SLK EVO Control Max 4.6 out of 5 (166 reviews) and Vatic Pro V-Sol Tour with Evergrit (16mm) 4.8 (152). Different stores collect reviews differently, so treat small gaps as a tie.

Choose Selkirk SLK EVO Control Max if you want the lighter paddle, which is easier on the arm and quicker at the net.
Choose Vatic Pro V-Sol Tour with Evergrit (16mm) if you want the heavier paddle for more stability behind drives.
Choose Selkirk SLK EVO Control Max if price matters most.

These come from the spec differences above, not from hands-on play. For tested results, see an independent lab such as Pickleball Effect.