CRBN CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid 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
- 86Control84
- 90Spin91
- 88Forgiveness88
- 90Sweet spot89
- 90Stability92
- 74Maneuverability66
- 86Pop90
- 82Touch80
- 86Consistency85
- 76Swing weight82
- 88Twist weight92
- 56Launch angle58
- 88Plow through93
- 70Softness72
CRBN CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid 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 CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid | Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $270 — better | $332.99 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 86.9 | 87.1 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8.3 | 8.25 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 14 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 115 | 118 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 7 | 7.2 — better |
| Shape | hybrid | elongated |
| Face length(in) | 16.3 | 16.5 |
| Face width(in) | 7.6 | 7.45 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.5 | 5.8 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Raw T700 carbon | Multistrata T700 carbon with InfiniGrit |
| Core material | Full TruFoam injected core | BoomCore PureFoam with EVA Power Ring |
CRBN CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid verdict
The widest sweet spot we have measured in the TruFoam line. Twist weight 88 with sweet spot 90 means off-center contact barely changes the ball, which is why foam paddles keep winning tournaments.
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 maneuverability: CRBN CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid scores 74 against 66 for Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 — a 8-point gap. They are effectively level on control, stability, touch, so those traits should not decide the purchase. CRBN CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid is $62.99000000000001 cheaper at $270.
Maneuverability
CRBN CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid leads by 8 points (74 vs 66).
Swing weight
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads by 6 points (82 vs 76).
Power
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads by 5 points (95 vs 90).
Plow through
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads by 5 points (93 vs 88).
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 (88.3 vs 88.7 on the weighted index). Take CRBN CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid and keep the $62.99000000000001.
- Twist weight
- Stability
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (84.9 vs 83.6 on the weighted index). Take CRBN CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid and keep the $62.99000000000001.
- Maneuverability
- Control
- Touch
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (85.8 vs 86.3 on the weighted index). Take CRBN CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid and keep the $62.99000000000001.
- Power
- Plow through
- Spin
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (78.2 vs 80 on the weighted index). Take CRBN CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid and keep the $62.99000000000001.
- Softness
- Twist weight
Which one should you buy?
CRBN CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid
Take CRBN CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid if you want maneuverability (+8). Its swing weight of 115 kg·cm² and 14 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the CRBN CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid review →Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16
Take Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 if you want swing weight (+6), power (+5), 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-5 TruFoam Hybrid vs Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the CRBN CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid or the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16?
- Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (87.1 vs 86.9), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — maneuverability — CRBN CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid leads by 8 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- CRBN CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid, at 115 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-5 TruFoam Hybrid or the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16?
- Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 measures 95 on power against 90 for CRBN CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid. 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-5 TruFoam Hybrid at 86 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?
- Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 scores 91 for spin off its Multistrata T700 carbon with InfiniGrit face, against 90 for the Raw T700 carbon face on CRBN CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid. In practice a 1-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 7. Higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle, and CRBN CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid carries the higher forgiveness score (88) as a result.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- CRBN CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid costs $270, $62.99000000000001 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 CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid: 14 mm Full TruFoam injected core 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 5.5 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?
- CRBN CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 88 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?
- 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 115) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the CRBN CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid to the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. CRBN CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid leads on maneuverability by 8 points; everything else is within 6 points. At $270 vs $332.99, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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