Engage Pursuit Pro1 6.0 Hybrid vs Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. 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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Quick answer
Engage Pursuit Pro1 6.0 Hybrid 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 75
Spin
Too close to call
91 vs 90
Control
Engage Pursuit Pro1 6.0 Hybrid
92 vs 84
Forgiveness
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16
88 vs 77
Hand speed
Engage Pursuit Pro1 6.0 Hybrid
103 vs 118 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
Engage Pursuit Pro1 6.0 Hybrid
$110 at IQ 80.6 vs $332.99 at IQ 87.1
Overall pick: Engage Pursuit Pro1 6.0 Hybrid · $110 · IQ 80.6
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 75Power95
- 92Control84
- 90Spin91
- 77Forgiveness88
- 76Sweet spot89
- 75Stability92
- 92Maneuverability66
- 72Pop90
- 90Touch80
- 81Consistency85
- 55Swing weight82
- 65Twist weight92
- 47Launch angle58
- 64Plow through93
- 88Softness72
Engage Pursuit Pro1 6.0 Hybrid 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 | Engage Pursuit Pro1 6.0 Hybrid | Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $110 — better | $332.99 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 80.6 | 87.1 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8 | 8.25 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 15.2 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 103 | 118 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.1 | 7.2 — better |
| Shape | hybrid | elongated |
| Face length(in) | 16.25 | 16.5 |
| Face width(in) | 7.75 | 7.45 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.375 | 5.8 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Raw Toray T700 Carbon Fiber | Multistrata T700 carbon with InfiniGrit |
| Core material | MachPro Polymer | BoomCore PureFoam with EVA Power Ring |
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 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 64 for Engage Pursuit Pro1 6.0 Hybrid — a 29-point gap. They are effectively level on spin, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Engage Pursuit Pro1 6.0 Hybrid is $222.99 cheaper at $110.
Plow through
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads by 29 points (93 vs 64).
Swing weight
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads by 27 points (82 vs 55).
Twist weight
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads by 27 points (92 vs 65).
Maneuverability
Engage Pursuit Pro1 6.0 Hybrid leads by 26 points (92 vs 66).
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 Boomstik Elongated 16
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 is the clearer pick at this level — twist weight 92 vs 65, sweet spot 89 vs 76, stability 92 vs 75. Twist weight 7.2 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Twist weight
- Sweet spot
- Stability
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Engage Pursuit Pro1 6.0 Hybrid
Engage Pursuit Pro1 6.0 Hybrid is a narrow pick at this level — maneuverability 92 vs 66, control 92 vs 84, touch 90 vs 80. At 103 kg·cm² swing weight it stays quick enough for hands battles.
- Maneuverability
- Control
- Touch
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 is a narrow pick at this level — plow through 93 vs 64, power 95 vs 75, spin 91 vs 90. Swing weight 118 kg·cm² is what carries that through contact.
- Plow through
- Power
- Spin
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (80.8 vs 80 on the weighted index). Take Engage Pursuit Pro1 6.0 Hybrid and keep the $222.99.
- Softness
Which one should you buy?
Engage Pursuit Pro1 6.0 Hybrid
Take Engage Pursuit Pro1 6.0 Hybrid if you want maneuverability (+26), softness (+16), touch (+10). 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 Boomstik Elongated 16
Take Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 if you want plow through (+29), swing weight (+27), twist weight (+27). 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 →Engage Pursuit Pro1 6.0 Hybrid vs Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the Engage Pursuit Pro1 6.0 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 80.6), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — plow through — Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads by 29 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Engage Pursuit Pro1 6.0 Hybrid, at 103 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 Engage Pursuit Pro1 6.0 Hybrid or the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16?
- Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 scores 95 for power against 75 for Engage Pursuit Pro1 6.0 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?
- Engage Pursuit Pro1 6.0 Hybrid at 92 versus 84. 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 Boomstik Elongated 16 scores 91 for spin off its Multistrata T700 carbon with InfiniGrit face, against 90 for the Raw Toray T700 Carbon Fiber face on Engage Pursuit Pro1 6.0 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 the higher forgiveness score (88 vs 77). Its 7.2 twist weight against 6.1 is what drives it — higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- Engage Pursuit Pro1 6.0 Hybrid costs $110, $222.99 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?
- Engage Pursuit Pro1 6.0 Hybrid: 15.2 mm MachPro Polymer core with a Raw Toray T700 Carbon Fiber 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 5.375 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?
- Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 88 and sweet spot 89 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 8.25 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (103 vs 118) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Engage Pursuit Pro1 6.0 Hybrid to the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads on plow through by 29 points; everything else is within 27 points. At $110 vs $332.99, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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