JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16 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
- 93Power95
- 88Control84
- 90Spin91
- 82Forgiveness88
- 84Sweet spot89
- 89Stability92
- 68Maneuverability66
- 88Pop90
- 84Touch80
- 87Consistency85
- 82Swing weight82
- 87Twist weight92
- 58Launch angle58
- 92Plow through93
- 72Softness72
Specs
| $300 | Price | $333 |
|---|---|---|
| 16 mm | Core | 16 mm |
| 8.4 oz | Weight | 8.25 oz |
| 124 | Swing weight | 118 |
| 6.5 | Twist weight | 7.2 |
| elongated | Shape | elongated |
| Raw Toray T700 carbon | Surface | Multistrata T700 carbon with InfiniGrit |
| 5.5 in | Handle | 5.8 in |
JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16 verdict
The elongated sibling to the Perseus Pro V, and the drive paddle of the pair. Extra reach and plow-through turn third-shot drives into finishable balls, but hand speed at the kitchen is the trade.
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 forgiveness: Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 scores 88 against 82 for JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16 — a 6-point gap. They are effectively level on stability, power, maneuverability, so those traits should not decide the purchase. JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16 is $33 cheaper at $300.
Forgiveness
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads by 6 points (88 vs 82).
Sweet spot
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads by 5 points (89 vs 84).
Twist weight
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads by 5 points (92 vs 87).
Control
JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16 leads by 4 points (88 vs 84).
Which one should you buy?
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16
Take Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 if you want forgiveness (+6), sweet spot (+5), twist weight (+5). 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 Pro V 16
Take JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16 if you want control (+4), touch (+4). Its swing weight of 124 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16 review →Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 vs JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 or the JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16?
- Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (87.1 vs 86.1), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — forgiveness — Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads by 6 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16, at 118 kg·cm² swing weight against 124 for JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16. Lower swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 or the JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16?
- Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 measures 95 on power against 93 for JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 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?
- JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16 at 88 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?
- Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 scores 91 for spin off its Multistrata T700 carbon with InfiniGrit face, against 90 for the Raw Toray T700 carbon face on JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16. In practice a 1-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16, with 7.2 twist weight against 6.5. 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?
- JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16 costs $300, $33 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?
- Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16: 16 mm BoomCore PureFoam with EVA Power Ring core with a Multistrata T700 carbon with InfiniGrit face. JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16: 16 mm KineticFrame foam-injected polymer core with a Raw Toray T700 carbon 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. Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 rewards a repeatable swing and can feel unstable 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 124) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 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 6 points; everything else is within 5 points. At $333 vs $300, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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