CRBN 2X Power Series 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.
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Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 90Power95
- 84Control84
- 93Spin91
- 78Forgiveness88
- 80Sweet spot89
- 87Stability92
- 70Maneuverability66
- 88Pop90
- 80Touch80
- 82Consistency85
- 78Swing weight82
- 88Twist weight92
- 58Launch angle58
- 90Plow through93
- 62Softness72
CRBN 2X Power Series 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 2X Power Series | Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $220 — better | $332.99 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 84 | 87.1 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8.3 | 8.25 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 14 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 118 | 118 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.9 | 7.2 — better |
| Shape | hybrid | elongated |
| Face length(in) | 16 | 16.5 |
| Face width(in) | 7.7 | 7.45 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.25 | 5.8 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Raw T700 carbon fiber | Multistrata T700 carbon with InfiniGrit |
| Core material | Thermoformed polypropylene, foam-filled edges | BoomCore PureFoam with EVA Power Ring |
CRBN 2X Power Series verdict
CRBN's hybrid power build. The foam-filled perimeter pushes twist weight near the top of the field, so you get put-away power without the face twisting on off-center drives.
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 forgiveness: Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 scores 88 against 78 for CRBN 2X Power Series — a 10-point gap. They are effectively level on consistency, plow through, spin, so those traits should not decide the purchase. CRBN 2X Power Series is $112.99000000000001 cheaper at $220.
Forgiveness
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads by 10 points (88 vs 78).
Softness
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads by 10 points (72 vs 62).
Sweet spot
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads by 9 points (89 vs 80).
Power
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads by 5 points (95 vs 90).
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 78, sweet spot 89 vs 80, stability 92 vs 87. Twist weight 7.2 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Forgiveness
- Sweet spot
- Stability
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (82.4 vs 83.6 on the weighted index). Take CRBN 2X Power Series and keep the $112.99000000000001.
- Forgiveness
- Power
- Consistency
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (85.7 vs 86.3 on the weighted index). Take CRBN 2X Power Series and keep the $112.99000000000001.
- Power
- Plow through
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 62, forgiveness 88 vs 78, twist weight 92 vs 88. 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 2X Power Series
Take CRBN 2X Power Series if you want maneuverability (+4). Its swing weight of 118 kg·cm² and 14 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the CRBN 2X Power Series review →Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16
Take Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 if you want forgiveness (+10), softness (+10), sweet spot (+9). 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 2X Power Series vs Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the CRBN 2X 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 84), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — forgiveness — Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads by 10 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- CRBN 2X Power Series, at 118 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 2X Power Series or the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16?
- Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 measures 95 on power against 90 for CRBN 2X 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?
- CRBN 2X Power Series at 84 versus 84. Its 14 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 2X Power Series scores 93 for spin off its Raw T700 carbon fiber face, against 91 for the Multistrata T700 carbon with InfiniGrit face on Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16. In practice a 2-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 6.9. 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 2X Power Series 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 2X Power Series: 14 mm Thermoformed polypropylene, foam-filled edges core with a Raw T700 carbon fiber 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 5.25 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 118) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the CRBN 2X 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 forgiveness by 10 points; everything else is within 10 points. At $220 vs $332.99, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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