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SLK Dauntless Elongated Pickleball Paddle

Selkirk

SLK Dauntless Elongated Pickleball Paddle

82Universal Acclaim

The SLK Dauntless receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most reviewers, who praise its control, light weight, and plush feel as excellent for intermediate to advanced players. However, a notable minority reports inconsistent performance, durability concerns, and a bulky handle that detracts from the overall experience.

Sentiment Breakdown

70 positive / 18 neutral / 12 negative

Pros

  • Excellent control and plush feel on impacts
  • Light weight with quick, responsive performance
  • Strong pop and power for drives and overheads
  • Easy transition for players upgrading paddles
  • Good spin generation on serves

Cons

  • Durability concerns; requires careful handling
  • Bulky handle design affects gameplay awareness
  • Inconsistent performance swing-to-swing for some

What Reviewers Mention

Control
35% of reviews
Power
29% of reviews
Weight & Feel
29% of reviews
Durability
12% of reviews
Handle Design
6% of reviews

Specifications

Core Thickness16 mm
Surface MaterialCarbon Fiber
ShapeElongated

Where to Buy

Most Recent Reviews: Showing 17 reviews

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Dick's Sporting Goods

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100Universal Acclaim

the Dauntless: purchase the dauntless to see how it was and I love the feel and how light it is definitely up my game a bit

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100Universal Acclaim

Great paddle: Really nice paddle. I seem to have good control with it

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Dick's Sporting Goods

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60Mixed or Average

Dauntless Paddle: I Like the paddle but it is not very durable. Have to be careful with it.

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60Mixed or Average

Didn’t cut it. Disappointed.: I returned the paddle that I ordered. It wasn’t what I expected.

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Dick's Sporting Goods

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100Universal Acclaim

Great paddle: Love the Dauntless paddle! I’m new to pickleball and after trying several paddles, this is the one that worked best.

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Dick's Sporting Goods

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100Universal Acclaim

I love the SLK Dauntless!: The dauntless is stepping up game. I’ve been playing for a little over a year now and it was time to upgrade to a paddle that would help me lock in on my technique and control. This paddle is helping me achieve that. Warning it has some pop!

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40Generally Unfavorable

Wet Napkin: Wet napkin. This is my first experience with a full foam paddle. I’m coming from the Franklin C45 Dynasty and… yeah. Doesn’t come close for power or even control. You have to swing very hard to get the ball to do the same things the Franklin will do with half the effort. Doesn’t seem consistent from swing to swing either. I’m a big fan of Sallie but this paddle is a total miss.

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60Mixed or Average

It was okay: I would this paddle was okay. It is well rounded but I've used better control paddles and better all court paddles for the price. I love Selkirk but this one wasn't my favorite

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100Universal Acclaim

One of the Best: I really like it. The control the pop. Less mistakes You feel confident when using it to play.

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100Universal Acclaim

Now I am Dauntless: I enjoy the grip feel and length of this racquet. Was easy to transition from my last one. Works well for drinking and powerful overheads and drives.

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80Universal Acclaim

SLK Dauntless: Purchased in March and played a dozen or more games with it so far. Has the lighter and quicker feel that I was looking for without any sacrifice of power or control. Good value for an intermediate+ player!

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20Generally Unfavorable

Handle: Handle is too bulky and causes me to have to be overly aware of looking at my paddle as I play

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Dick's Sporting Goods

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100Universal Acclaim

My paddle my Dauntless: The paddle and I became good friends like really fast she knows what shot I am thinking and she’s always ready to make my shot look good I love it

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100Universal Acclaim

New paddle: I have been using this new paddle for 3 weeks now playing almost everyday and so far it is been great I have improved my speed in the kitchen and my dinks

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100Universal Acclaim

SLK Dauntless: Hands down this is the baby from Boomstick and SLK ERA changed my game

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100Universal Acclaim

Best paddle ever: My 4 th Selkirk paddle the best ever i am78 yaers old 3 point player

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80Universal Acclaim

Dauntless Feel: Plush feel compared to Project 8 or Era. Good power not as Poppy as the Boomstick. Not Infinite Grit but good enough for great spin on serve. Would recommend for players who prefer more control and plush feel on impacts to the ball.

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