CRBN CRBN-1X vs Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16
Both paddles measured on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA test. CRBN CRBN-1X 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
- 89Power95
- 89Control84
- 94Spin91
- 86Forgiveness88
- 88Sweet spot89
- 89Stability92
- 71Maneuverability66
- 83Pop90
- 87Touch80
- 89Consistency85
- 79Swing weight82
- 88Twist weight92
- 57Launch angle58
- 88Plow through93
- 78Softness72
Specs
| $220 | Price | $333 |
|---|---|---|
| 16 mm | Core | 16 mm |
| 8.3 oz | Weight | 8.25 oz |
| 119 | Swing weight | 118 |
| 6.6 | Twist weight | 7.2 |
| elongated | Shape | elongated |
| Raw Toray T700 carbon | Surface | Multistrata T700 carbon with InfiniGrit |
| 5.5 in | Handle | 5.8 in |
CRBN CRBN-1X verdict
The spin-first elongated build for players who care about how a paddle is made. Foam-injected edge walls widen the sweet spot on a shape that usually punishes 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 pop: Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 scores 90 against 83 for CRBN CRBN-1X — a 7-point gap. They are effectively level on spin, stability, swing weight, so those traits should not decide the purchase. CRBN CRBN-1X is $113 cheaper at $220.
Pop
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads by 7 points (90 vs 83).
Touch
CRBN 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 CRBN-1X leads by 6 points (78 vs 72).
Which one should you buy?
CRBN CRBN-1X
Take CRBN CRBN-1X if you want touch (+7), softness (+6), control (+5). Its swing weight of 119 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the CRBN CRBN-1X review →Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16
Take Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 if you want pop (+7), power (+6), plow through (+5). 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 CRBN-1X vs Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the CRBN CRBN-1X or the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16?
- CRBN 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 CRBN-1X. Lower swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the CRBN CRBN-1X or the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16?
- Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 measures 95 on power against 89 for CRBN 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 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 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 7.2 twist weight against 6.6. Higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle, and Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 carries the higher forgiveness score (88) as a result.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- CRBN CRBN-1X 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?
- CRBN 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. 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 119) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 to the CRBN 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 $333, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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