CRBN-1X Power Series vs Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Quick answer
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 wins this matchup for most players: it takes power, control, forgiveness and hand speed on Paddle DNA against the CRBN-1X Power Series, which costs $199.
Power
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16
95 vs 90
Spin
Too close to call
92 vs 91
Control
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16
84 vs 80
Forgiveness
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16
88 vs 73
Hand speed
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16
118 vs 124 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
$199 at IQ 79.9 vs $332.99 at IQ 87.1
Overall pick: Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 · $332.99 · IQ 87.1
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 90Power95
- 80Control84
- 92Spin91
- 73Forgiveness88
- 74Sweet spot89
- 79Stability92
- 69Maneuverability66
- 89Pop90
- 76Touch80
- 80Consistency85
- 84Swing weight82
- 72Twist weight92
- 59Launch angle58
- 91Plow through93
- 64Softness72
CRBN-1X Power Series vs Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 specs
Every spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.
| Spec | CRBN-1X Power Series | Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $199 — better | $332.99 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 79.9 | 87.1 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8.5 | 8.25 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 14 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 124 | 118 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6 | 7.2 — better |
| Shape | elongated | elongated |
| Face length(in) | 16.5 | 16.5 |
| Face width(in) | 7.5 | 7.45 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.5 | 5.8 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Raw T700 carbon | Multistrata T700 carbon with InfiniGrit |
| Core material | Power polymer | BoomCore PureFoam with EVA Power Ring |
CRBN-1X Power Series verdict
CRBN's spin formula bolted to a thin, hot core. Serves and drives leave the face quickly, and the paddle asks a lot of your reset technique in return.
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 verdict
The highest power score 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
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is twist weight: Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 scores 92 against 72 for CRBN-1X Power Series — a 20-point gap. They are effectively level on maneuverability, swing weight, plow through, so those traits should not decide the purchase. CRBN-1X Power Series is $133.99 cheaper at $199.
Twist weight
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads by 20 points (92 vs 72).
Forgiveness
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads by 15 points (88 vs 73).
Sweet spot
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads by 15 points (89 vs 74).
Stability
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads by 13 points (92 vs 79).
Which one is right for your level?
Each call below re-weights the Paddle DNA traits that matter at that level, so the winner can differ from the overall pick.
Beginner
New to 3.0 — still building a consistent contact point
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 is the clearer pick at this level — forgiveness 88 vs 73, sweet spot 89 vs 74, twist weight 92 vs 72. Twist weight 7.2 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Forgiveness
- Sweet spot
- Twist weight
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 is a narrow pick at this level — forgiveness 88 vs 73, control 84 vs 80, power 95 vs 90. At 118 kg·cm² swing weight it stays quick enough for hands battles.
- Forgiveness
- Control
- Power
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 is a narrow pick at this level — power 95 vs 90, touch 80 vs 76, control 84 vs 80. Swing weight 118 kg·cm² is what carries that through contact.
- Power
- Touch
- Control
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 is the clearer pick at this level — softness 72 vs 64, forgiveness 88 vs 73, twist weight 92 vs 72. Its 16 mm BoomCore PureFoam with EVA Power Ring core at 8.25 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Softness
- Forgiveness
- Twist weight
Which one should you buy?
CRBN-1X Power Series
Take CRBN-1X Power Series if you prefer a 5.5 in handle and a 14 mm Power polymer core — it gives up nothing measurable to Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16.
Read the CRBN-1X Power Series review →Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16
Take Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 if you want twist weight (+20), forgiveness (+15), sweet spot (+15). 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 →CRBN-1X Power Series vs Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the CRBN-1X Power Series or the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16?
- Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (87.1 vs 79.9), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — twist weight — Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads by 20 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16, at 118 kg·cm² swing weight against 124 for CRBN-1X Power Series. Lower swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the CRBN-1X Power Series or the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16?
- Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 scores 95 for power against 90 for CRBN-1X Power Series. 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?
- Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 at 84 versus 80. 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?
- CRBN-1X Power Series scores 92 for spin off its Raw T700 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 the higher forgiveness score (88 vs 73). Its 7.2 twist weight against 6 is what drives it — higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- CRBN-1X Power Series costs $199, $133.99 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?
- CRBN-1X Power Series: 14 mm Power polymer core with a Raw T700 carbon face. Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16: 16 mm BoomCore PureFoam with EVA Power Ring core with a Multistrata T700 carbon with InfiniGrit 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?
- Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 88 and sweet spot 89 mean fewer mishits while your contact point is still inconsistent. CRBN-1X Power Series rewards a repeatable swing and can feel less stable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 at 8.25 oz against 8.5 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (118 vs 124) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the CRBN-1X Power Series to the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads on twist weight by 20 points; everything else is within 15 points. At $199 vs $332.99, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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