CRBN-2X Square vs Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. CRBN-2X Square takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Quick answer
CRBN-2X Square wins this matchup for most players: it takes spin, control and value on Paddle DNA against the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16, which costs $332.99.
Power
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16
95 vs 80
Spin
96 vs 91
Control
89 vs 84
Forgiveness
Too close to call
89 vs 88
Hand speed
Too close to call
117 vs 118 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
$229 at IQ 87.3 vs $332.99 at IQ 87.1
Overall pick: CRBN-2X Square · $229 · IQ 87.3
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 80Power95
- 89Control84
- 96Spin91
- 89Forgiveness88
- 92Sweet spot89
- 91Stability92
- 71Maneuverability66
- 74Pop90
- 86Touch80
- 88Consistency85
- 76Swing weight82
- 94Twist weight92
- 55Launch angle58
- 78Plow through93
- 80Softness72
CRBN-2X Square 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-2X Square | Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $229 — better | $332.99 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 87.3 — better | 87.1 |
| 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 | 7.1 | 7.2 — better |
| Shape | widebody | elongated |
| Face length(in) | 15.75 | 16.5 |
| Face width(in) | 8 | 7.45 |
| Handle length(in) | 4.75 | 5.8 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Raw T700 carbon peel-ply | Multistrata T700 carbon with InfiniGrit |
| Core material | Polypropylene | BoomCore PureFoam with EVA Power Ring |
CRBN-2X Square verdict
A spin specialist with unusually stable handling through fast exchanges at the kitchen. The square face produces the highest twist weight in our database.
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 pop: Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 scores 90 against 74 for CRBN-2X Square — a 16-point gap. They are effectively level on sweet spot, consistency, launch angle, so those traits should not decide the purchase. CRBN-2X Square is $103.99000000000001 cheaper at $229.
Pop
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads by 16 points (90 vs 74).
Power
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads by 15 points (95 vs 80).
Plow through
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads by 15 points (93 vs 78).
Softness
CRBN-2X Square leads by 8 points (80 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.
Beginner
New to 3.0 — still building a consistent contact point
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (90.6 vs 88.7 on the weighted index). Take CRBN-2X Square and keep the $103.99000000000001.
- Sweet spot
- Consistency
- Control
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (85.4 vs 83.6 on the weighted index). Take CRBN-2X Square and keep the $103.99000000000001.
- Control
- Spin
- Maneuverability
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 80, plow through 93 vs 78. Swing weight 118 kg·cm² is what carries that through contact.
- Power
- Plow through
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
CRBN-2X Square
CRBN-2X Square is the clearer pick at this level — softness 80 vs 72, twist weight 94 vs 92, forgiveness 89 vs 88. Its 16 mm Polypropylene core at 8.3 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Softness
- Twist weight
- Forgiveness
Which one should you buy?
CRBN-2X Square
Take CRBN-2X Square if you want softness (+8), touch (+6), control (+5). Its swing weight of 117 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the CRBN-2X Square review →Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16
Take Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 if you want pop (+16), power (+15), plow through (+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-2X Square vs Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the CRBN-2X Square or the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16?
- CRBN-2X Square carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (87.3 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 16 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- CRBN-2X Square, 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-2X Square or the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16?
- Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 scores 95 for power against 80 for CRBN-2X Square. 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 Square 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-2X Square scores 96 for spin off its Raw T700 carbon peel-ply face, against 91 for the Multistrata T700 carbon with InfiniGrit face on Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16. In practice a 5-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- CRBN-2X Square, with the higher forgiveness score (89 vs 88). Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 actually carries the higher twist weight (7.2 vs 7.1), but CRBN-2X Square makes it back on sweet spot (92) and overall face stability.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- CRBN-2X Square costs $229, $103.99000000000001 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 Square: 16 mm Polypropylene core with a Raw T700 carbon peel-ply 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 4.75 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-2X Square is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 89 and sweet spot 92 mean fewer mishits while your contact point is still inconsistent. Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 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 117) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 to the CRBN-2X Square?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads on pop by 16 points; everything else is within 15 points. At $229 vs $332.99, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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