Honolulu J6CR vs Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16
Both paddles measured on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA test. 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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Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 90Power95
- 81Control84
- 70Spin91
- 81Forgiveness88
- 80Sweet spot89
- 72Stability92
- 80Maneuverability66
- 81Pop90
- 84Touch80
- 78Consistency85
- 66Swing weight82
- 59Twist weight92
- 56Launch angle58
- 75Plow through93
- 80Softness72
Specs
| $195 | Price | $332.99 |
|---|---|---|
| 16 mm | Core | 16 mm |
| 8.1 oz | Weight | 8.25 oz |
| 110 | Swing weight | 118 |
| 5.9 | Twist weight | 7.2 |
| elongated | Shape | elongated |
| Carbon Fiber, Fiberglass | Surface | Multistrata T700 carbon with InfiniGrit |
| 6 in | Handle | 5.8 in |
Honolulu J6CR verdict
Honolulu's multi-density all-foam core paired with a carbon and fiberglass face — the fiberglass adds free pop that the all-carbon J2CR does not give you.
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 verdict
The highest measured power 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
Measured on the same 15-trait test, the clearest separation is twist weight: Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 scores 92 against 59 for Honolulu J6CR — a 33-point gap. They are effectively level on control, launch angle, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Honolulu J6CR is $137.99 cheaper at $195.
Twist weight
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads by 33 points (92 vs 59).
Spin
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads by 21 points (91 vs 70).
Stability
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads by 20 points (92 vs 72).
Plow through
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads by 18 points (93 vs 75).
Which one should you buy?
Honolulu J6CR
Take Honolulu J6CR if you want maneuverability (+14), softness (+8), touch (+4). Its swing weight of 110 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Honolulu J6CR review →Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16
Take Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 if you want twist weight (+33), spin (+21), stability (+20). 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 →Honolulu J6CR vs Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the Honolulu J6CR or the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16?
- Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (87.1 vs 77.9), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — twist weight — Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads by 33 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Honolulu J6CR, at 110 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 Honolulu J6CR or the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16?
- Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 measures 95 on power against 90 for Honolulu J6CR. 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?
- Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 at 84 versus 81. 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?
- Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 scores 91 for spin off its Multistrata T700 carbon with InfiniGrit face, against 70 for the Carbon Fiber, Fiberglass face on Honolulu J6CR. In practice a 21-point gap is noticeable on third-shot drives.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16, with 7.2 twist weight against 5.9. Higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle, and Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 carries the higher forgiveness score (88) as a result.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- Honolulu J6CR costs $195, $137.99 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?
- Honolulu J6CR: 16 mm Multi density foam core with a Carbon Fiber, Fiberglass 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?
- Honolulu J6CR, at 6 in of handle against 5.8 in. Anything under 5.25 in forces you to choke the bottom hand onto the face bevel, which Honolulu J6CR 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. Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 rewards a repeatable swing and can feel unstable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- Honolulu J6CR at 8.1 oz against 8.25 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (110 vs 118) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Honolulu J6CR to the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads on twist weight by 33 points; everything else is within 21 points. At $195 vs $332.99, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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