JOOLA Hyperion CFS 16 vs Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. 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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Quick answer
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 wins this matchup for most players: it takes power, forgiveness and hand speed on Paddle DNA against the JOOLA Hyperion CFS 16, which costs $220.
Power
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16
95 vs 89
Spin
Too close to call
91 vs 88
Control
Too close to call
84 vs 84
Forgiveness
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16
88 vs 74
Hand speed
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16
118 vs 122 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
$220 at IQ 81.7 vs $332.99 at IQ 87.1
Overall pick: Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 · $332.99 · IQ 87.1
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 89Power95
- 84Control84
- 88Spin91
- 74Forgiveness88
- 76Sweet spot89
- 82Stability92
- 66Maneuverability66
- 87Pop90
- 82Touch80
- 84Consistency85
- 82Swing weight82
- 80Twist weight92
- 58Launch angle58
- 90Plow through93
- 70Softness72
JOOLA Hyperion CFS 16 vs Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 specs
Every spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.
| Spec | JOOLA Hyperion CFS 16 | Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $220 — better | $332.99 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 81.7 | 87.1 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8.4 | 8.25 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 122 | 118 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.1 | 7.2 — better |
| Shape | elongated | elongated |
| Face length(in) | 16.5 | 16.5 |
| Face width(in) | 7.5 | 7.45 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.5 | 5.8 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Raw carbon friction | Multistrata T700 carbon with InfiniGrit |
| Core material | Reactive polymer | BoomCore PureFoam with EVA Power Ring |
JOOLA Hyperion CFS 16 verdict
An elongated drive machine. The extra reach and plow-through win baseline exchanges, but you pay for it every time you have to reset a fast hands battle.
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 verdict
The highest power score 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
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is forgiveness: Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 scores 88 against 74 for JOOLA Hyperion CFS 16 — a 14-point gap. They are effectively level on spin, pop, plow through, so those traits should not decide the purchase. JOOLA Hyperion CFS 16 is $112.99000000000001 cheaper at $220.
Forgiveness
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads by 14 points (88 vs 74).
Sweet spot
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads by 13 points (89 vs 76).
Twist weight
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads by 12 points (92 vs 80).
Stability
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads by 10 points (92 vs 82).
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 Elongated 16
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 is the clearer pick at this level — forgiveness 88 vs 74, sweet spot 89 vs 76, twist weight 92 vs 80. Twist weight 7.2 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Forgiveness
- Sweet spot
- Twist weight
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 is a narrow pick at this level — forgiveness 88 vs 74, power 95 vs 89, spin 91 vs 88. At 118 kg·cm² swing weight it stays quick enough for hands battles.
- Forgiveness
- Power
- Spin
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 is a narrow pick at this level — power 95 vs 89, spin 91 vs 88, plow through 93 vs 90. Swing weight 118 kg·cm² is what carries that through contact.
- Power
- Spin
- Plow through
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 is the clearer pick at this level — forgiveness 88 vs 74, twist weight 92 vs 80, softness 72 vs 70. Its 16 mm BoomCore PureFoam with EVA Power Ring core at 8.25 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Forgiveness
- Twist weight
- Softness
Which one should you buy?
JOOLA Hyperion CFS 16
Take JOOLA Hyperion CFS 16 if you prefer a 5.5 in handle and a 16 mm Reactive polymer core — it gives up nothing measurable to Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16.
Read the JOOLA Hyperion CFS 16 review →Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16
Take Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 if you want forgiveness (+14), sweet spot (+13), twist weight (+12). 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 →JOOLA Hyperion CFS 16 vs Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the JOOLA Hyperion CFS 16 or the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16?
- Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (87.1 vs 81.7), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — forgiveness — Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads by 14 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16, at 118 kg·cm² swing weight against 122 for JOOLA Hyperion CFS 16. Lower swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the JOOLA Hyperion CFS 16 or the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16?
- Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 scores 95 for power against 89 for JOOLA Hyperion CFS 16. 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?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both score 84 for control.
- 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 88 for the Raw carbon friction face on JOOLA Hyperion CFS 16. In practice a 3-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16, with the higher forgiveness score (88 vs 74). Its 7.2 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?
- JOOLA Hyperion CFS 16 costs $220, $112.99000000000001 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 Hyperion CFS 16: 16 mm Reactive polymer core with a Raw carbon friction 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?
- Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16, at 5.8 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 Elongated 16 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. JOOLA Hyperion CFS 16 rewards a repeatable swing and can feel less stable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 at 8.25 oz against 8.4 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (118 vs 122) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the JOOLA Hyperion CFS 16 to the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads on forgiveness by 14 points; everything else is within 13 points. At $220 vs $332.99, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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