CRBN-3X Power Series vs Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16
Labs allocation against CRBN's shelf-available power flagship. Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. CRBN-3X Power Series takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Quick answer
CRBN-3X Power Series wins this matchup for most players: it takes control, hand speed 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 87
Spin
Too close to call
93 vs 91
Control
90 vs 84
Forgiveness
Too close to call
89 vs 88
Hand speed
114 vs 118 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
$170 at IQ 87.9 vs $332.99 at IQ 87.1
Overall pick: CRBN-3X Power Series · $170 · IQ 87.9
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
CRBN-3X Power Series 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-3X Power Series | Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $170 — better | $332.99 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 87.9 — better | 87.1 |
| Weight(oz) | 8 | 8.25 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 114 | 118 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.6 | 7.2 — better |
| Shape | elongated | elongated |
| Face length(in) | 16.5 | 16.5 |
| Face width(in) | 7.5 | 7.45 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.25 | 5.8 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Raw T700 carbon | Multistrata T700 carbon with InfiniGrit |
| Core material | Polypropylene honeycomb with foam-injected edges | BoomCore PureFoam with EVA Power Ring |
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 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 plow through: Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 scores 93 against 84 for 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-3X Power Series is $162.99 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-3X Power Series leads by 8 points (74 vs 66).
Touch
CRBN-3X Power Series leads by 8 points (88 vs 80).
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 (88.7 vs 89 on the weighted index). Take CRBN-3X Power Series and keep the $162.99.
- Consistency
- Control
- Forgiveness
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
CRBN-3X Power Series
CRBN-3X Power Series is a narrow pick at this level — maneuverability 74 vs 66, control 90 vs 84, touch 88 vs 80. At 114 kg·cm² swing weight it stays quick enough for hands battles.
- Maneuverability
- Control
- Touch
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (86.3 vs 86.7 on the weighted index). Take CRBN-3X Power Series and keep the $162.99.
- Touch
- Maneuverability
- Control
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
CRBN-3X Power Series
CRBN-3X Power Series is a narrow pick at this level — softness 78 vs 72, forgiveness 89 vs 88. Its 16 mm Polypropylene honeycomb with foam-injected edges core at 8 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Softness
- Forgiveness
Which one should you buy?
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-3X Power Series
Take 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-3X Power Series review →Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 vs CRBN-3X Power Series FAQ
- Which is better, the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 or the CRBN-3X Power Series?
- 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-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 Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 or the CRBN-3X Power Series?
- Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 scores 95 for power against 87 for 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-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-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?
- CRBN-3X Power Series, with the higher forgiveness score (89 vs 88). Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 actually carries the higher twist weight (7.2 vs 6.6), but CRBN-3X Power Series makes it back on sweet spot (90) and overall face stability.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- CRBN-3X Power Series costs $170, $162.99 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?
- Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16: 16 mm BoomCore PureFoam with EVA Power Ring core with a Multistrata T700 carbon with InfiniGrit face. CRBN-3X Power Series: 16 mm Polypropylene honeycomb with foam-injected edges core with a Raw T700 carbon 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-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 less stable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- 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-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 $332.99 vs $170, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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