JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 vs Selkirk Labs 008 Project 16
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Quick answer
JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 wins this matchup for most players: it takes spin and value on Paddle DNA against the Selkirk Labs 008 Project 16, which costs $280.
Power
Too close to call
90 vs 88
Spin
90 vs 86
Control
Too close to call
86 vs 84
Forgiveness
Too close to call
86 vs 84
Hand speed
Too close to call
118 vs 118 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
$250 at IQ 85.6 vs $280 at IQ 85.2
Overall pick: JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 · $250 · IQ 85.6
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 88Power90
- 86Control84
- 90Spin86
- 84Forgiveness86
- 86Sweet spot88
- 88Stability90
- 72Maneuverability72
- 84Pop86
- 84Touch78
- 88Consistency84
- 78Swing weight80
- 84Twist weight88
- 54Launch angle58
- 88Plow through90
- 72Softness70
JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 vs Selkirk Labs 008 Project 16 specs
Every spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.
| Spec | JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 | Selkirk Labs 008 Project 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $250 — better | $280 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 85.6 — better | 85.2 |
| Weight(oz) | 8.3 | 8.4 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 118 | 118 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.6 | 7 — better |
| Shape | elongated | elongated |
| Face length(in) | 16.5 | 16.5 |
| Face width(in) | 7.5 | 7.4 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Raw Toray T700 carbon | Raw carbon fiber |
| Core material | Propulsion Core with foam edge | Foam-injected polymer |
JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 verdict
JOOLA's tennis-convert paddle. The 5.5 in handle, 118 swing weight and plow-through 88 reward a full swing, and spin 90 keeps those heavy drives inside the baseline.
Selkirk Labs 008 Project 16 verdict
A Labs release built for plow-through. Twist weight 88 and stability 90 are among the highest pairings in the database — it simply does not twist on off-center hits.
The verdict
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is touch: JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 scores 84 against 78 for Selkirk Labs 008 Project 16 — a 6-point gap. They are effectively level on power, control, forgiveness, so those traits should not decide the purchase. JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 is $30 cheaper at $250.
Touch
JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 leads by 6 points (84 vs 78).
Spin
JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 leads by 4 points (90 vs 86).
Consistency
JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 leads by 4 points (88 vs 84).
Twist weight
Selkirk Labs 008 Project 16 leads by 4 points (88 vs 84).
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
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (85.8 vs 86.9 on the weighted index). Take JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 and keep the $30.
- Twist weight
- Forgiveness
- Sweet spot
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (84.2 vs 82.5 on the weighted index). Take JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 and keep the $30.
- Touch
- Spin
- Control
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (85.5 vs 84.2 on the weighted index). Take JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 and keep the $30.
- Touch
- Spin
- Control
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (77.5 vs 77.6 on the weighted index). Take JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 and keep the $30.
- Twist weight
- Forgiveness
Which one should you buy?
JOOLA Agassi Pro 16
Take JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 if you want touch (+6), spin (+4), consistency (+4). Its swing weight of 118 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 review →Selkirk Labs 008 Project 16
Take Selkirk Labs 008 Project 16 if you want twist weight (+4), launch angle (+4). Its swing weight of 118 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Selkirk Labs 008 Project 16 review →JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 vs Selkirk Labs 008 Project 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 or the Selkirk Labs 008 Project 16?
- JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (85.6 vs 85.2), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — touch — JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 leads by 6 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both swing at 118 kg·cm², and swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 or the Selkirk Labs 008 Project 16?
- Selkirk Labs 008 Project 16 scores 90 for power against 88 for JOOLA Agassi Pro 16. That comes from a 16 mm Foam-injected polymer core swinging at 118 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 at 86 versus 84. 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?
- JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 scores 90 for spin off its Raw Toray T700 carbon face, against 86 for the Raw carbon fiber face on Selkirk Labs 008 Project 16. In practice a 4-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Selkirk Labs 008 Project 16, with the higher forgiveness score (86 vs 84). Its 7 twist weight against 6.6 is what drives it — higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 costs $250, $30 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?
- JOOLA Agassi Pro 16: 16 mm Propulsion Core with foam edge core with a Raw Toray T700 carbon face. Selkirk Labs 008 Project 16: 16 mm Foam-injected polymer core with a Raw carbon fiber face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both run a 5.5 in handle, long enough that neither forces you to choke the bottom hand onto the face bevel.
- Which one is better for beginners?
- Selkirk Labs 008 Project 16 is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 86 and sweet spot 88 mean fewer mishits while your contact point is still inconsistent. JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 rewards a repeatable swing and can feel less stable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 at 8.3 oz against 8.4 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight is identical at 118 kg·cm², so they will feel the same mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Selkirk Labs 008 Project 16 to the JOOLA Agassi Pro 16?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 leads on touch by 6 points; everything else is within 4 points. At $250 vs $280, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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