Engage Pursuit Pro1 6.0 Hybrid vs Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14
Both paddles measured on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA test. 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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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
Specs
| $110 | Price | $130 |
|---|---|---|
| 15.2 mm | Core | 14 mm |
| 8 oz | Weight | 8.4 oz |
| 103 | Swing weight | 100 |
| 6.1 | Twist weight | 6.4 |
| hybrid | Shape | standard |
| Raw Toray T700 Carbon Fiber | Surface | Florek Carbon Face with InfiniGrit |
| 5.375 in | Handle | 5.25 in |
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
Measured on the same 15-trait test, 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 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 measures 77 on 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?
- Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 scores 90 for spin off its Florek Carbon Face with InfiniGrit face, against 90 for the Raw Toray T700 Carbon Fiber face on Engage Pursuit Pro1 6.0 Hybrid. In practice a 0-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14, with 6.4 twist weight against 6.1. Higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle, and Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 carries the higher forgiveness score (77) as a result.
- 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. Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 rewards a repeatable swing and can feel unstable 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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