CRBN CRBN-3X Power Series vs Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16
Both paddles measured on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA test. CRBN CRBN-3X Power Series 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
- 87Power95
- 90Control84
- 93Spin91
- 89Forgiveness88
- 90Sweet spot89
- 88Stability92
- 74Maneuverability66
- 84Pop90
- 88Touch80
- 89Consistency85
- 74Swing weight82
- 88Twist weight92
- 55Launch angle58
- 84Plow through93
- 78Softness72
Specs
| $170 | Price | $333 |
|---|---|---|
| 16 mm | Core | 16 mm |
| 8 oz | Weight | 8.25 oz |
| 114 | Swing weight | 118 |
| 6.6 | Twist weight | 7.2 |
| elongated | Shape | elongated |
| Raw T700 carbon | Surface | Multistrata T700 carbon with InfiniGrit |
| 5.25 in | Handle | 5.8 in |
CRBN CRBN-3X Power Series verdict
The 3X keeps the 1X length but widens the face to 7.5 in and shortens the handle to 5.25 in, which buys a noticeably larger sweet spot at the cost of two-handed backhand room.
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 plow through: Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 scores 93 against 84 for CRBN CRBN-3X Power Series — a 9-point gap. They are effectively level on launch angle, spin, forgiveness, so those traits should not decide the purchase. CRBN CRBN-3X Power Series is $163 cheaper at $170.
Plow through
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads by 9 points (93 vs 84).
Power
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads by 8 points (95 vs 87).
Maneuverability
CRBN CRBN-3X Power Series leads by 8 points (74 vs 66).
Touch
CRBN CRBN-3X Power Series leads by 8 points (88 vs 80).
Which one should you buy?
CRBN CRBN-3X Power Series
Take CRBN CRBN-3X Power Series if you want maneuverability (+8), touch (+8), control (+6). Its swing weight of 114 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the CRBN CRBN-3X Power Series review →Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16
Take Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 if you want plow through (+9), power (+8), swing weight (+8). 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-3X Power Series vs Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the CRBN CRBN-3X Power Series or the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16?
- CRBN CRBN-3X Power Series carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (87.9 vs 87.1), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — plow through — Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads by 9 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- CRBN CRBN-3X Power Series, at 114 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 CRBN-3X Power Series or the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16?
- Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 measures 95 on power against 87 for CRBN CRBN-3X 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 CRBN-3X Power Series at 90 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-3X Power Series scores 93 for spin off its Raw T700 carbon 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 6.6. Higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle, and CRBN CRBN-3X Power Series carries the higher forgiveness score (89) as a result.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- CRBN CRBN-3X Power Series costs $170, $163 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-3X Power Series: 16 mm Polypropylene honeycomb with foam-injected edges 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 5.25 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?
- CRBN CRBN-3X Power Series is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 89 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?
- CRBN CRBN-3X Power Series at 8 oz against 8.25 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (114 vs 118) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 to the CRBN CRBN-3X Power Series?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads on plow through by 9 points; everything else is within 8 points. At $170 vs $333, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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