# JOOLA Essentials 12mm vs Selkirk SLK Nexus 13mm Scores calculated from the specs ([how we calculate](https://racquetrank.com/us/methodology/)). Reference prices from stores, checked every day. ## Racquets in the comparison 2 racquets Pickleball - [Essentials 12mm JOOLA](https://racquetrank.com/us/pickleball/joola/essentials-12mm/) - [SLK Nexus 13mm Selkirk](https://racquetrank.com/us/pickleball/selkirk/slk-nexus-13mm/) Search racquets Highlight differencesHide identical Best in row Different Same | 2 racquetsLowest price | Essentials 12mm JOOLA RR Score 62 out of 100, RR Score | SLK Nexus 13mm SelkirkNo offers right now | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2 racquetsHighest RR Score: Essentials 12mm JOOLA (62). | #1JOOLAEssentials 12mm JOOLA RR Score 62 out of 100, RR Score See price at Midwest Racquet Sports | #2SelkirkSLK Nexus 13mm SelkirkNo offers right now | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Where to buy | | | | | All offersReference price · we may earn a commission from these links | Midwest Racquet SportsSee price | No offers right now | | | RR Score | | | | | RR Score | RR Score 62 out of 100, RR Score | No data | | | Dimensions | | | | | Weight | 8 oz226.8 g | 8 oz7.8-8.2 oz | | | Width | 7.9 in20 cm | 7.9 in | | | Length | 15.4 in39 cm | 16 in | | | Grip length | No data | 4.9 in | | | Grip circumference | 3.9 in10 cm | 4.3 in | | | Shape | Standard | No data | | | Construction | | | | | Face material | Sandblasted fiberglass | G4 Fiberflex | | | Core | Polypropylene honeycomb | SX4 polymer honeycomb | | | Core thickness | 12 mm | 13 mm | | | Edge protection | Yes | Yes | | | USA Pickleball approved | Yes | No data | | | Offers summary | | | | | Lowest price | No data | No data | | ## Other pickleball comparisons - [Selkirk SLK Halo Power Max vs Selkirk SLK Nexus 13mm](https://racquetrank.com/us/compare/pickleball/selkirk-slk-halo-power-max-vs-selkirk-slk-nexus-13mm/) - [Selkirk SLK ERA Power Widebody vs Selkirk SLK Nexus 13mm](https://racquetrank.com/us/compare/pickleball/selkirk-slk-era-power-widebody-vs-selkirk-slk-nexus-13mm/) - [Selkirk SLK EVO Control XL 2024 vs Selkirk SLK Nexus 13mm](https://racquetrank.com/us/compare/pickleball/selkirk-slk-evo-control-xl-2024-vs-selkirk-slk-nexus-13mm/) - [Selkirk SLK Halo Control XL vs Selkirk SLK Nexus 13mm](https://racquetrank.com/us/compare/pickleball/selkirk-slk-halo-control-xl-vs-selkirk-slk-nexus-13mm/) - [Selkirk SLK EVO Power XL 2024 vs Selkirk SLK Nexus 13mm](https://racquetrank.com/us/compare/pickleball/selkirk-slk-evo-power-xl-2024-vs-selkirk-slk-nexus-13mm/) - [Selkirk SLK Halo Pro XL vs Selkirk SLK Nexus 13mm](https://racquetrank.com/us/compare/pickleball/selkirk-slk-halo-pro-xl-vs-selkirk-slk-nexus-13mm/) - [Selkirk SLK Halo Control Max vs Selkirk SLK Nexus 13mm](https://racquetrank.com/us/compare/pickleball/selkirk-slk-halo-control-max-vs-selkirk-slk-nexus-13mm/) - [Selkirk SLK Latitude Max 2024 vs Selkirk SLK Nexus 13mm](https://racquetrank.com/us/compare/pickleball/selkirk-slk-latitude-max-2024-vs-selkirk-slk-nexus-13mm/) - [Selkirk SLK Dauntless Elongated 2026 vs Selkirk SLK Nexus 13mm](https://racquetrank.com/us/compare/pickleball/selkirk-slk-dauntless-elongated-2026-vs-selkirk-slk-nexus-13mm/) - [Selkirk SLK EVO Control Max 2024 vs Selkirk SLK Nexus 13mm](https://racquetrank.com/us/compare/pickleball/selkirk-slk-evo-control-max-2024-vs-selkirk-slk-nexus-13mm/) - [Selkirk SLK Atlas XL 2024 vs Selkirk SLK Nexus 13mm](https://racquetrank.com/us/compare/pickleball/selkirk-slk-atlas-xl-2024-vs-selkirk-slk-nexus-13mm/) - [JOOLA Ben Johns Perseus Pro 14mm V vs JOOLA Essentials 12mm](https://racquetrank.com/us/compare/pickleball/joola-ben-johns-perseus-pro-14mm-v-vs-joola-essentials-12mm/) --- Source: https://racquetrank.com/us/compare/pickleball/joola-essentials-12mm-vs-selkirk-slk-nexus-13mm/