CRBN-1X vs Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16

The verdict

Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is pop: Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 scores 90 against 83 for CRBN-1X — a 7-point gap. They are effectively level on spin, stability, swing weight, so those traits should not decide the purchase. CRBN-1X is $112.99000000000001 cheaper at $220.

• Pop

  Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads by 7 points (90 vs 83).

• Touch

  CRBN-1X leads by 7 points (87 vs 80).

• Power

  Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads by 6 points (95 vs 89).

• Softness

  CRBN-1X leads by 6 points (78 vs 72).

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.

Which one should you buy?

CRBN-1X vs Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 FAQ

Which is better, the CRBN-1X or the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16?

CRBN-1X carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (87.5 vs 87.1), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — pop — Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads by 7 points.

Which one is faster at the kitchen line?

Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16, at 118 kg·cm² swing weight against 119 for CRBN-1X. Lower swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.

Which paddle has more power, the CRBN-1X or the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16?

Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 scores 95 for power against 89 for CRBN-1X. 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 at 89 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?

CRBN-1X scores 94 for spin off its Raw Toray T700 carbon face, against 91 for the Multistrata T700 carbon with InfiniGrit face on Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16. In practice a 3-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 86). Its 7.2 twist weight against 6.6 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 costs $220, $112.99000000000001 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: 16 mm Foam-injected edge-wall polymer core with a Raw Toray 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 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 8.3 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (118 vs 119) is what you feel mid-rally.

Is it worth upgrading from the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 to the CRBN-1X?

Only if you need what it actually adds. Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads on pop by 7 points; everything else is within 7 points. At $220 vs $332.99, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.

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