Honolulu J2CR vs Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16
Both paddles measured on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA test. Honolulu J2CR 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
- 92Power71
- 89Control94
- 93Spin90
- 90Forgiveness82
- 90Sweet spot81
- 89Stability84
- 78Maneuverability97
- 87Pop70
- 86Touch92
- 89Consistency87
- 74Swing weight47
- 88Twist weight77
- 56Launch angle46
- 86Plow through59
- 82Softness90
Specs
| $230 | Price | $333 |
|---|---|---|
| 16 mm | Core | 16 mm |
| 8 oz | Weight | 8.2 oz |
| 112 | Swing weight | 98 |
| 6.8 | Twist weight | 6.5 |
| hybrid | Shape | standard |
| Blue Grit textured carbon | Surface | Multistrata T700 Carbon |
| 5.5 in | Handle | 5.6 in |
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
Measured on the same 15-trait test, 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 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 measures 92 on power against 71 for Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16. That comes from a 16 mm Full foam core 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 6.8 twist weight against 6.5. Higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle, and Honolulu J2CR carries the higher forgiveness score (90) as a result.
- 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 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. Honolulu J2CR rewards a repeatable swing and can feel unstable 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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