Honolulu J2CR vs Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. Honolulu J2CR takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Quick answer
Honolulu J2CR wins this matchup for most players: it takes power, forgiveness and value on Paddle DNA against the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16, which costs $333.
Power
92 vs 71
Spin
Too close to call
93 vs 90
Control
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16
94 vs 89
Forgiveness
90 vs 82
Hand speed
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16
98 vs 112 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
$230 at IQ 88.7 vs $333 at IQ 84.1
Overall pick: Honolulu J2CR · $230 · IQ 88.7
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 92Power71
- 89Control94
- 93Spin90
- 90Forgiveness82
- 90Sweet spot81
- 89Stability84
- 78Maneuverability97
- 87Pop70
- 86Touch92
- 89Consistency87
- 74Swing weight47
- 88Twist weight77
- 56Launch angle46
- 86Plow through59
- 82Softness90
Honolulu J2CR 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 | Honolulu J2CR | Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $230 — better | $333 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 88.7 — better | 84.1 |
| Weight(oz) | 8 | 8.2 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 112 | 98 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.8 — better | 6.5 |
| Shape | hybrid | standard |
| Face length(in) | 16.3 | 15.95 |
| Face width(in) | 7.6 | 8 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.5 | 5.6 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Blue Grit textured carbon | Multistrata T700 Carbon |
| Core material | Full foam core | BoomCore™ |
Honolulu J2CR verdict
The foam paddle with no obvious hole. Elite power and forgiveness in a hybrid shape that still moves at the kitchen, on a Blue Grit face that holds its spin numbers far longer than most textured surfaces.
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 swing weight: Honolulu J2CR scores 74 against 47 for Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16 — a 27-point gap. They are effectively level on spin, consistency, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Honolulu J2CR is $103 cheaper at $230.
Swing weight
Honolulu J2CR leads by 27 points (74 vs 47).
Plow through
Honolulu J2CR leads by 27 points (86 vs 59).
Power
Honolulu J2CR leads by 21 points (92 vs 71).
Maneuverability
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16 leads by 19 points (97 vs 78).
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
Honolulu J2CR
Honolulu J2CR is the clearer pick at this level — sweet spot 90 vs 81, forgiveness 90 vs 82, twist weight 88 vs 77. Twist weight 6.8 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Sweet spot
- Forgiveness
- Twist weight
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (87.9 vs 88.4 on the weighted index). Take Honolulu J2CR and keep the $103.
- Maneuverability
- Control
- Touch
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Honolulu J2CR
Honolulu J2CR is the clearer pick at this level — plow through 86 vs 59, power 92 vs 71, spin 93 vs 90. Swing weight 112 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 (85.3 vs 85.5 on the weighted index). Take Honolulu J2CR and keep the $103.
- Softness
Which one should you buy?
Honolulu J2CR
Take Honolulu J2CR if you want swing weight (+27), plow through (+27), power (+21). Its swing weight of 112 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Honolulu J2CR review →Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16
Take Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16 if you want maneuverability (+19), softness (+8), touch (+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 →Honolulu J2CR vs Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the Honolulu J2CR or the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16?
- Honolulu J2CR carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (88.7 vs 84.1), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — swing weight — Honolulu J2CR leads by 27 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16, at 98 kg·cm² swing weight against 112 for Honolulu J2CR. Lower swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the Honolulu J2CR or the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16?
- Honolulu J2CR scores 92 for power against 71 for Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16. That comes from a 16 mm Full foam core swinging at 112 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 89. 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?
- Honolulu J2CR scores 93 for spin off its Blue Grit textured carbon face, against 90 for the Multistrata T700 Carbon face on Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16. In practice a 3-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Honolulu J2CR, with the higher forgiveness score (90 vs 82). Its 6.8 twist weight against 6.5 is what drives it — higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- Honolulu J2CR costs $230, $103 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?
- Honolulu J2CR: 16 mm Full foam core with a Blue Grit textured carbon 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 5.5 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?
- Honolulu J2CR is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 90 and sweet spot 90 mean fewer mishits while your contact point is still inconsistent. Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16 rewards a repeatable swing and can feel less stable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- Honolulu J2CR at 8 oz against 8.2 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (112 vs 98) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16 to the Honolulu J2CR?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Honolulu J2CR leads on swing weight by 27 points; everything else is within 27 points. At $230 vs $333, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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