11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 vs Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16
Both paddles measured on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA test. 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 94Power95
- 85Control84
- 92Spin91
- 89Forgiveness88
- 90Sweet spot89
- 88Stability92
- 72Maneuverability66
- 90Pop90
- 82Touch80
- 86Consistency85
- 80Swing weight82
- 88Twist weight92
- 60Launch angle58
- 90Plow through93
- 76Softness72
Specs
| $220 | Price | $333 |
|---|---|---|
| 16 mm | Core | 16 mm |
| 8.3 oz | Weight | 8.25 oz |
| 120 | Swing weight | 118 |
| 6.8 | Twist weight | 7.2 |
| hybrid | Shape | elongated |
| Raw carbon | Surface | Multistrata T700 carbon with InfiniGrit |
| 5.5 in | Handle | 5.8 in |
11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 verdict
A new shape sitting between 11SIX24's Vapor hybrid and its elongated builds. The result is a big-swing power paddle with an unusually large sweet spot for the category.
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 verdict
The highest measured power in the database, and the twist weight (7.2) to back it up. The MOI tuning system lets you dial the balance, but nothing turns a 118 swing weight into a fast-hands paddle.
The verdict
Measured on the same 15-trait test, the clearest separation is maneuverability: 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 scores 72 against 66 for Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 — a 6-point gap. They are effectively level on plow through, touch, swing weight, so those traits should not decide the purchase. 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 is $113 cheaper at $220.
Maneuverability
11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 leads by 6 points (72 vs 66).
Stability
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads by 4 points (92 vs 88).
Twist weight
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads by 4 points (92 vs 88).
Softness
11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 leads by 4 points (76 vs 72).
Which one should you buy?
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16
Take Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 if you want stability (+4), twist weight (+4). Its swing weight of 118 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 review →11SIX24 Ultré Power 2
Take 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 if you want maneuverability (+6), softness (+4). Its swing weight of 120 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 review →Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 vs 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 FAQ
- Which is better, the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 or the 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2?
- 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (87.3 vs 87.1), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — maneuverability — 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 leads by 6 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16, at 118 kg·cm² swing weight against 120 for 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2. Lower swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 or the 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2?
- Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 measures 95 on power against 94 for 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2. That comes from a 16 mm BoomCore PureFoam with EVA Power Ring core swinging at 118 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 at 85 versus 84. Its 16 mm core holds the ball on the face slightly longer, which is what makes resets and dinks land shorter.
- Which paddle spins the ball more?
- 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 scores 92 for spin off its Raw carbon face, against 91 for the Multistrata T700 carbon with InfiniGrit face on Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16. In practice a 1-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16, with 7.2 twist weight against 6.8. Higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle, and 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 carries the higher forgiveness score (89) as a result.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 costs $220, $113 less. Whether that gap is worth closing depends on whether you actually use the traits it trades away — check the head-to-head DNA bars above before paying up.
- Do they use the same core and face?
- Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16: 16 mm BoomCore PureFoam with EVA Power Ring core with a Multistrata T700 carbon with InfiniGrit face. 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2: 16 mm Full foam core core with a Raw carbon face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16, at 5.8 in of handle against 5.5 in. Anything under 5.25 in forces you to choke the bottom hand onto the face bevel, which Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 avoids.
- Which one is better for beginners?
- 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 89 and sweet spot 90 mean fewer mishits while your contact point is still inconsistent. Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 rewards a repeatable swing and can feel unstable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 at 8.25 oz against 8.3 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (118 vs 120) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 to the 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 leads on maneuverability by 6 points; everything else is within 4 points. At $333 vs $220, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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