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Paddle Comparison

Head Radical vs Selkirk Project 006

A side-by-side spec, value, and use-case comparison of two of the most-searched pickleball paddles. Below: the attributes each paddle wins, a full spec table, and a clear recommendation for who should buy which.

Who wins on what

Power

Head Radical

Higher Swing Weight (power) (118.67 vs 118.49, +0.18)

Hand Speed

Selkirk Project 006

Lower Swing Weight (hand speed) (118.67 vs 118.49)

Sweet Spot / Forgiveness

Head Radical

Higher Twist Weight (forgiveness) (6.46 vs 5.93, +0.53)

Side-by-side specs

Brand

Head
Selkirk

Model

Radical
Project 006

Shape

Elongated
Hybrid

Thickness

15mm
16mm

Weight

8.4 oz
8.8 oz

Swing Weight

118.67
118.49

Twist Weight

6.46
5.93

Play Style

control

Retail Price

$199.00
Discontinued

Discount

15% (PLAYBOOK)

Effective Price

$169.15

Head

Radical

$169.15 (was $199.00)

Selkirk

Project 006

Discontinued

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Which paddle should you buy?

Pick the Head Radical if…

  • You want a bigger sweet spot — TW 6.46 is more forgiving on off-center hits.
  • Your game leans control — this is tuned for that style.
  • You prefer the elongated shape — different feel/reach/sweet-spot profile from the hybrid.

Pick the Selkirk Project 006 if…

  • You prefer the hybrid shape — different feel/reach/sweet-spot profile from the elongated.

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