Selkirk SLK Halo Control XL vs Vatic Pro Saga v7 LH 16mm
The Selkirk SLK Halo Control XL and Vatic Pro Saga v7 LH 16mm 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 | $99.99 |
| PowerDerived | 61 | 63▲ |
| ControlDerived | 53 | 53 |
| SpinDerived | 60 | 93▲ |
| ForgivenessDerived | 35 | 36▲ |
| Swing weight indexDerived | 52 | 62 |
| Core thicknessManufacturer Spec | 16 mm | 16 mm |
| Face materialManufacturer Spec | Fibreglass | Raw 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" | 5.5" |
| Static weightManufacturer Spec | 8 oz | 8.32 oz |
| Balance pointDerived | 21.8 cm | 21.9 cm |
| ThermoformedManufacturer Spec | No | No |
| USAP approvedManufacturer Spec | Yes | Yes |
| ReleasedManufacturer Spec | 2023 | 2024 |
Analysis
Where they actually differ
Only differences big enough to matter are listed. Anything inside the margin of an estimate is left out.
- Spin
- Vatic Pro Saga v7 LH 16mm scores 93 against 60 — 33 points of more bite on brushed shots.
- Face
- Fibreglass against Raw carbon — the main driver of the spin difference.
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Selkirk SLK Halo Control XL
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