Selkirk SLK Halo Control XL vs Spartus Orion Apex
The Selkirk SLK Halo Control XL and Spartus Orion Apex differ most on spin and face. 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 | $99.99 | $94.95▲ |
| PowerDerived | 61 | 61 |
| ControlDerived | 53▲ | 52 |
| SpinDerived | 60 | 87▲ |
| ForgivenessDerived | 35▲ | 32 |
| Swing weight indexDerived | 52 | 62 |
| Core thicknessManufacturer Spec | 16 mm | 16 mm |
| Face materialManufacturer Spec | Fibreglass | Toray carbon |
| Core materialManufacturer Spec | Polypropylene honeycomb | Polypropylene honeycomb |
| ShapeManufacturer Spec | Elongated | Elongated |
| LengthManufacturer Spec | 16.4" | 16.5" |
| WidthManufacturer Spec | 7.5"▲ | 7.4" |
| Handle lengthManufacturer Spec | 5.5" | 5.875"▲ |
| Static weightManufacturer Spec | 8 oz | 8.07 oz |
| Balance pointDerived | 21.8 cm | 22.3 cm |
| ThermoformedManufacturer Spec | No | No |
| USAP approvedManufacturer Spec | Yes | Yes |
| ReleasedManufacturer Spec | 2023 | 2025 |
Analysis
Where they actually differ
Only differences big enough to matter are listed. Anything inside the margin of an estimate is left out.
- Spin
- Spartus Orion Apex scores 87 against 60 — 27 points of more bite on brushed shots.
- Face
- Fibreglass against Toray carbon — the main driver of the spin difference.
- Handle
- Spartus Orion Apex has the longer handle at 5.875" — the deciding factor if you hit a two-handed backhand.
Choose the
Selkirk SLK Halo Control XL
- You prefer the brand or the feel
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$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.
Choose the
Spartus Orion Apex
- You want spin (87/100)
- You hit a two-handed backhand
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