Engage Pursuit Pro1 6.0 Hybrid vs Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Quick answer
Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 edges it on the overall Paddle IQ score (82 vs 80.6), but the two split the scored categories — pick on the one trait you care about most.
Power
Too close to call
77 vs 75
Spin
Too close to call
90 vs 90
Control
Too close to call
92 vs 89
Forgiveness
Too close to call
77 vs 77
Hand speed
Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14
100 vs 103 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
Engage Pursuit Pro1 6.0 Hybrid
$110 at IQ 80.6 vs $130 at IQ 82
Overall pick: Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 · $130 · IQ 82
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 75Power77
- 92Control89
- 90Spin90
- 77Forgiveness77
- 76Sweet spot75
- 75Stability84
- 92Maneuverability92
- 72Pop76
- 90Touch88
- 81Consistency83
- 55Swing weight50
- 65Twist weight74
- 47Launch angle49
- 64Plow through64
- 88Softness85
Engage Pursuit Pro1 6.0 Hybrid vs Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 specs
Every spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.
| Spec | Engage Pursuit Pro1 6.0 Hybrid | Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $110 — better | $130 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 80.6 | 82 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8 | 8.4 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 15.2 | 14 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 103 | 100 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.1 | 6.4 — better |
| Shape | hybrid | standard |
| Face length(in) | 16.25 | 15.9 |
| Face width(in) | 7.75 | 7.85 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.375 | 5.25 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Raw Toray T700 Carbon Fiber | Florek Carbon Face with InfiniGrit |
| Core material | MachPro Polymer | Polypropylene Honeycomb with Patent Pending Titanium Mesh Layer System |
Engage Pursuit Pro1 6.0 Hybrid verdict
Engage's 15.2 mm hybrid sits between the brand's control and power lines, and at street price it undercuts every comparable raw-carbon hybrid in the database.
Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 verdict
A titanium mesh layer under the Florek carbon face gives the 007 Epic a firmer, louder response than the rest of the Labs line, and it sells for a third of Boomstik money.
The verdict
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is stability: Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 scores 84 against 75 for Engage Pursuit Pro1 6.0 Hybrid — a 9-point gap. They are effectively level on control, softness, power, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Engage Pursuit Pro1 6.0 Hybrid is $20 cheaper at $110.
Stability
Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 leads by 9 points (84 vs 75).
Twist weight
Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 leads by 9 points (74 vs 65).
Swing weight
Engage Pursuit Pro1 6.0 Hybrid leads by 5 points (55 vs 50).
Pop
Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 leads by 4 points (76 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
Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14
Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 is a narrow pick at this level — stability 84 vs 75, twist weight 74 vs 65, consistency 83 vs 81. Twist weight 6.4 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Stability
- Twist weight
- Consistency
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (85.9 vs 86.3 on the weighted index). Take Engage Pursuit Pro1 6.0 Hybrid and keep the $20.
- Control
- Touch
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (82.8 vs 83 on the weighted index). Take Engage Pursuit Pro1 6.0 Hybrid and keep the $20.
- Control
- Touch
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (80.8 vs 80.8 on the weighted index). Take Engage Pursuit Pro1 6.0 Hybrid and keep the $20.
- Twist weight
Which one should you buy?
Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14
Take Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 if you want stability (+9), twist weight (+9), pop (+4). Its swing weight of 100 kg·cm² and 14 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 review →Engage Pursuit Pro1 6.0 Hybrid
Take Engage Pursuit Pro1 6.0 Hybrid if you want swing weight (+5). Its swing weight of 103 kg·cm² and 15.2 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Engage Pursuit Pro1 6.0 Hybrid review →Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 vs Engage Pursuit Pro1 6.0 Hybrid FAQ
- Which is better, the Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 or the Engage Pursuit Pro1 6.0 Hybrid?
- Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (82 vs 80.6), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — stability — Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 leads by 9 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14, at 100 kg·cm² swing weight against 103 for Engage Pursuit Pro1 6.0 Hybrid. Lower swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 or the Engage Pursuit Pro1 6.0 Hybrid?
- Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 scores 77 for power against 75 for Engage Pursuit Pro1 6.0 Hybrid. That comes from a 14 mm Polypropylene Honeycomb with Patent Pending Titanium Mesh Layer System core swinging at 100 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- Engage Pursuit Pro1 6.0 Hybrid at 92 versus 89. Its 15.2 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?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both score 90 for spin.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both score 77 on forgiveness despite twist weights of 6.4 and 6.1.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- Engage Pursuit Pro1 6.0 Hybrid costs $110, $20 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 007 Epic 14: 14 mm Polypropylene Honeycomb with Patent Pending Titanium Mesh Layer System core with a Florek Carbon Face with InfiniGrit face. Engage Pursuit Pro1 6.0 Hybrid: 15.2 mm MachPro Polymer core with a Raw Toray T700 Carbon Fiber face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Engage Pursuit Pro1 6.0 Hybrid, at 5.375 in of handle against 5.25 in. Anything under 5.25 in forces you to choke the bottom hand onto the face bevel.
- Which one is better for beginners?
- Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 77 and sweet spot 75 mean fewer mishits while your contact point is still inconsistent. Engage Pursuit Pro1 6.0 Hybrid rewards a repeatable swing and can feel less stable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- Engage Pursuit Pro1 6.0 Hybrid at 8 oz against 8.4 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (103 vs 100) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Engage Pursuit Pro1 6.0 Hybrid to the Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 leads on stability by 9 points; everything else is within 9 points. At $130 vs $110, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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