CRBN 1X TruFoam Power vs Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16
Both paddles measured on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA test. Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
Add a third paddle to this comparison →
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 90Power95
- 84Control84
- 90Spin91
- 88Forgiveness88
- 90Sweet spot89
- 88Stability92
- 70Maneuverability66
- 88Pop90
- 78Touch80
- 86Consistency85
- 80Swing weight82
- 88Twist weight92
- 56Launch angle58
- 88Plow through93
- 74Softness72
CRBN 1X TruFoam Power vs Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 specs
Every measured spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.
| Spec | CRBN 1X TruFoam Power | Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $230 — better | $332.99 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 85.9 | 87.1 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8.3 | 8.25 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 117 | 118 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 7.2 | 7.2 |
| Shape | widebody | elongated |
| Face length(in) | 16 | 16.5 |
| Face width(in) | 8 | 7.45 |
| Handle length(in) | 5 | 5.8 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Raw T700 carbon | Multistrata T700 carbon with InfiniGrit |
| Core material | TruFoam single-piece core | BoomCore PureFoam with EVA Power Ring |
CRBN 1X TruFoam Power verdict
CRBN put its foam core in the widebody 1X shape. Twist weight 88 and sweet spot 90 make it the most stable power paddle in the database on off-center contact.
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 power: Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 scores 95 against 90 for CRBN 1X TruFoam Power — a 5-point gap. They are effectively level on pop, touch, swing weight, so those traits should not decide the purchase. CRBN 1X TruFoam Power is $102.99000000000001 cheaper at $230.
Power
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads by 5 points (95 vs 90).
Plow through
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads by 5 points (93 vs 88).
Stability
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads by 4 points (92 vs 88).
Maneuverability
CRBN 1X TruFoam Power leads by 4 points (70 vs 66).
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
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (87.8 vs 88.7 on the weighted index). Take CRBN 1X TruFoam Power and keep the $102.99000000000001.
- Stability
- Twist weight
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (83.3 vs 83.6 on the weighted index). Take CRBN 1X TruFoam Power and keep the $102.99000000000001.
- Power
- Touch
- Spin
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (84.4 vs 86.3 on the weighted index). Take CRBN 1X TruFoam Power and keep the $102.99000000000001.
- Power
- Plow through
- Touch
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (80.4 vs 80 on the weighted index). Take CRBN 1X TruFoam Power and keep the $102.99000000000001.
- Softness
Which one should you buy?
CRBN 1X TruFoam Power
Take CRBN 1X TruFoam Power if you want maneuverability (+4). Its swing weight of 117 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the CRBN 1X TruFoam Power review →Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16
Take Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 if you want power (+5), plow through (+5), stability (+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 →CRBN 1X TruFoam Power vs Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the CRBN 1X TruFoam Power or the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16?
- Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (87.1 vs 85.9), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — power — Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads by 5 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- CRBN 1X TruFoam Power, at 117 kg·cm² swing weight against 118 for Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16. Lower swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the CRBN 1X TruFoam Power or the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16?
- Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 measures 95 on power against 90 for CRBN 1X TruFoam Power. 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?
- CRBN 1X TruFoam Power at 84 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?
- Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 scores 91 for spin off its Multistrata T700 carbon with InfiniGrit face, against 90 for the Raw T700 carbon face on CRBN 1X TruFoam Power. In practice a 1-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- CRBN 1X TruFoam Power, with 7.2 twist weight against 7.2. Higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle, and CRBN 1X TruFoam Power carries the higher forgiveness score (88) as a result.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- CRBN 1X TruFoam Power costs $230, $102.99000000000001 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 TruFoam Power: 16 mm TruFoam single-piece core 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 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?
- CRBN 1X TruFoam Power is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 88 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 117) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the CRBN 1X TruFoam Power to the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads on power by 5 points; everything else is within 5 points. At $230 vs $332.99, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
Also worth comparing
Head-to-heads that share DNA with this matchup — useful if you're still deciding between shapes, cores or price tiers.
- 1X TruFoam Power vs CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid
- 1X TruFoam Power vs Ultré Power 2
- 1X TruFoam Power vs Friction Pro Elongated V2
- Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 vs Ultré Power 2
- Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 vs Hyperion Pro V 16
- Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 vs CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid
Top alternatives to both
Paddles that beat one of these two on a specific trait or on price.
Read the full reviews: CRBN 1X TruFoam Power and Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16. Or build a different comparison, browse the full database or find paddles within 5% of your current one.