ONIX Graphite Z5 vs Selkirk SLK Halo Control XL
The ONIX Graphite Z5 and Selkirk SLK Halo Control XL differ most on spin and forgiveness. Both are scored by the same formula from published specs, so the comparison is like for like — but neither has been physically measured by us.
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| Spec |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Price (MSRP)Manufacturer Spec | $79.99▲ | $99.99 |
| PowerDerived | 55 | 61▲ |
| ControlDerived | 46 | 53▲ |
| SpinDerived | 45 | 60▲ |
| ForgivenessDerived | 65▲ | 35 |
| Swing weight indexDerived | 13 | 52 |
| Core thicknessManufacturer Spec | 12 mm | 16 mm |
| Face materialManufacturer Spec | Graphite | Fibreglass |
| Core materialManufacturer Spec | Nomex | Polypropylene honeycomb |
| ShapeManufacturer Spec | Widebody | Elongated |
| LengthManufacturer Spec | 15.5" | 16.4" |
| WidthManufacturer Spec | 8"▲ | 7.5" |
| Handle lengthManufacturer Spec | 4.9" | 5.5"▲ |
| Static weightManufacturer Spec | 7.8 oz | 8 oz |
| Balance pointDerived | 19.8 cm | 21.8 cm |
| ThermoformedManufacturer Spec | No | No |
| USAP approvedManufacturer Spec | Yes | Yes |
| ReleasedManufacturer Spec | 2016 | 2023 |
Analysis
Where they actually differ
Only differences big enough to matter are listed. Anything inside the margin of an estimate is left out.
- Spin
- Selkirk SLK Halo Control XL scores 60 against 45 — 15 points of more bite on brushed shots.
- Forgiveness
- ONIX Graphite Z5 scores 65 against 35 — 30 points of a larger usable sweet spot.
- Core thickness
- 12mm against 16mm. The thicker core dwells on the ball longer; the thinner one rebounds harder.
- Shape
- Widebody against Elongated. That changes reach, sweet-spot size and how quickly the head comes round.
- Face
- Graphite against Fibreglass — the main driver of the spin difference.
- Handle
- Selkirk SLK Halo Control XL has the longer handle at 5.5" — the deciding factor if you hit a two-handed backhand.
- Price
- ONIX Graphite Z5 is $20 cheaper at MSRP.
Choose the
ONIX Graphite Z5
- You want forgiveness (65/100)
- Budget matters — it's $20 less
$79.99 MSRP. Retail prices change often — we link out rather than quote a price that might be wrong by the time you read this.
Choose the
Selkirk SLK Halo Control XL
- You want spin (60/100)
- You hit a two-handed backhand
$99.99 MSRP. Retail prices change often — we link out rather than quote a price that might be wrong by the time you read this.
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