Engage Pursuit Pro1 6.0 Hybrid vs Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16 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 Boomstik Widebody 16 edges it on the overall Paddle IQ score (84.1 vs 80.6), but the two split the scored categories — pick on the one trait you care about most.
Power
Engage Pursuit Pro1 6.0 Hybrid
75 vs 71
Spin
Too close to call
90 vs 90
Control
Too close to call
94 vs 92
Forgiveness
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16
82 vs 77
Hand speed
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16
98 vs 103 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
Engage Pursuit Pro1 6.0 Hybrid
$110 at IQ 80.6 vs $333 at IQ 84.1
Overall pick: Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16 · $333 · IQ 84.1
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 75Power71
- 92Control94
- 90Spin90
- 77Forgiveness82
- 76Sweet spot81
- 75Stability84
- 92Maneuverability97
- 72Pop70
- 90Touch92
- 81Consistency87
- 55Swing weight47
- 65Twist weight77
- 47Launch angle46
- 64Plow through59
- 88Softness90
Engage Pursuit Pro1 6.0 Hybrid vs Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 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 Widebody 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $110 — better | $333 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 80.6 | 84.1 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8 | 8.2 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 15.2 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 103 | 98 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.1 | 6.5 — better |
| Shape | hybrid | standard |
| Face length(in) | 16.25 | 15.95 |
| Face width(in) | 7.75 | 8 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.375 | 5.6 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Raw Toray T700 Carbon Fiber | Multistrata T700 Carbon |
| Core material | MachPro Polymer | BoomCore™ |
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 Widebody 16 verdict
The widebody Boomstik keeps BoomCore's power but spreads it across a 15.95 x 8.0 in face, which is the most forgiving version of Selkirk's flagship platform.
The verdict
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is twist weight: Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16 scores 77 against 65 for Engage Pursuit Pro1 6.0 Hybrid — a 12-point gap. They are effectively level on control, pop, touch, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Engage Pursuit Pro1 6.0 Hybrid is $223 cheaper at $110.
Twist weight
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16 leads by 12 points (77 vs 65).
Stability
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16 leads by 9 points (84 vs 75).
Swing weight
Engage Pursuit Pro1 6.0 Hybrid leads by 8 points (55 vs 47).
Consistency
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16 leads by 6 points (87 vs 81).
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 Widebody 16
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16 is the clearer pick at this level — twist weight 77 vs 65, stability 84 vs 75, forgiveness 82 vs 77. Twist weight 6.5 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Twist weight
- Stability
- Forgiveness
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16 is a narrow pick at this level — maneuverability 97 vs 92, forgiveness 82 vs 77, consistency 87 vs 81. At 98 kg·cm² swing weight it stays quick enough for hands battles.
- Maneuverability
- Forgiveness
- Consistency
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (83 vs 82.6 on the weighted index). Take Engage Pursuit Pro1 6.0 Hybrid and keep the $223.
- Power
- Plow through
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16 is a narrow pick at this level — twist weight 77 vs 65, forgiveness 82 vs 77, softness 90 vs 88. Its 16 mm BoomCore™ core at 8.2 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Twist weight
- Forgiveness
- Softness
Which one should you buy?
Engage Pursuit Pro1 6.0 Hybrid
Take Engage Pursuit Pro1 6.0 Hybrid if you want swing weight (+8), plow through (+5), power (+4). 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 Widebody 16
Take Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16 if you want twist weight (+12), stability (+9), consistency (+6). Its swing weight of 98 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16 review →Engage Pursuit Pro1 6.0 Hybrid vs Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the Engage Pursuit Pro1 6.0 Hybrid or the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16?
- Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (84.1 vs 80.6), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — twist weight — Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16 leads by 12 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16, at 98 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 Engage Pursuit Pro1 6.0 Hybrid or the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16?
- Engage Pursuit Pro1 6.0 Hybrid scores 75 for power against 71 for Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16. That comes from a 15.2 mm MachPro Polymer core swinging at 103 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16 at 94 versus 92. 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?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both score 90 for spin.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16, with the higher forgiveness score (82 vs 77). Its 6.5 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, $223 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 Widebody 16: 16 mm BoomCore™ core with a Multistrata T700 Carbon face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16, at 5.6 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 Widebody 16 avoids.
- Which one is better for beginners?
- Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16 is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 82 and sweet spot 81 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 8.2 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (103 vs 98) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Engage Pursuit Pro1 6.0 Hybrid to the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16 leads on twist weight by 12 points; everything else is within 9 points. At $110 vs $333, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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