JOOLA Magnus 3S 16 vs Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. JOOLA Magnus 3S 16 takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Quick answer
JOOLA Magnus 3S 16 wins this matchup for most players: it takes control, hand speed and value on Paddle DNA against the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16, which costs $332.99.
Power
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16
95 vs 83
Spin
Too close to call
92 vs 91
Control
90 vs 84
Forgiveness
Too close to call
89 vs 88
Hand speed
110 vs 118 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
$230 at IQ 87.6 vs $332.99 at IQ 87.1
Overall pick: JOOLA Magnus 3S 16 · $230 · IQ 87.6
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 83Power95
- 90Control84
- 92Spin91
- 89Forgiveness88
- 91Sweet spot89
- 88Stability92
- 80Maneuverability66
- 78Pop90
- 89Touch80
- 90Consistency85
- 71Swing weight82
- 88Twist weight92
- 57Launch angle58
- 76Plow through93
- 83Softness72
JOOLA Magnus 3S 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 Magnus 3S 16 | Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $230 — better | $332.99 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 87.6 — better | 87.1 |
| Weight(oz) | 8 | 8.25 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 110 | 118 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 7 | 7.2 — better |
| Shape | standard | elongated |
| Face length(in) | 16 | 16.5 |
| Face width(in) | 7.9 | 7.45 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.25 | 5.8 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Raw carbon friction | Multistrata T700 carbon with InfiniGrit |
| Core material | Propulsion polymer | BoomCore PureFoam with EVA Power Ring |
JOOLA Magnus 3S 16 verdict
The widebody in the JOOLA range. Sweet spot and twist weight are the story here — it is the easiest premium JOOLA to hit clean, and hands battles are noticeably quicker.
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 plow through: Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 scores 93 against 76 for JOOLA Magnus 3S 16 — a 17-point gap. They are effectively level on sweet spot, spin, forgiveness, so those traits should not decide the purchase. JOOLA Magnus 3S 16 is $102.99000000000001 cheaper at $230.
Plow through
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads by 17 points (93 vs 76).
Maneuverability
JOOLA Magnus 3S 16 leads by 14 points (80 vs 66).
Power
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads by 12 points (95 vs 83).
Pop
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads by 12 points (90 vs 78).
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 (89.4 vs 88.7 on the weighted index). Take JOOLA Magnus 3S 16 and keep the $102.99000000000001.
- Consistency
- Sweet spot
- Control
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
JOOLA Magnus 3S 16
JOOLA Magnus 3S 16 is a narrow pick at this level — maneuverability 80 vs 66, touch 89 vs 80, control 90 vs 84. At 110 kg·cm² swing weight it stays quick enough for hands battles.
- Maneuverability
- Touch
- Control
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (85.2 vs 86.3 on the weighted index). Take JOOLA Magnus 3S 16 and keep the $102.99000000000001.
- Plow through
- Power
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
JOOLA Magnus 3S 16
JOOLA Magnus 3S 16 is the clearer pick at this level — softness 83 vs 72, forgiveness 89 vs 88. Its 16 mm Propulsion polymer core at 8 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Softness
- Forgiveness
Which one should you buy?
JOOLA Magnus 3S 16
Take JOOLA Magnus 3S 16 if you want maneuverability (+14), softness (+11), touch (+9). Its swing weight of 110 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the JOOLA Magnus 3S 16 review →Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16
Take Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 if you want plow through (+17), power (+12), pop (+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 Magnus 3S 16 vs Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the JOOLA Magnus 3S 16 or the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16?
- JOOLA Magnus 3S 16 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (87.6 vs 87.1), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — plow through — Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads by 17 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- JOOLA Magnus 3S 16, 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 JOOLA Magnus 3S 16 or the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16?
- Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 scores 95 for power against 83 for JOOLA Magnus 3S 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 Magnus 3S 16 at 90 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 Magnus 3S 16 scores 92 for spin off its Raw carbon friction face, against 91 for the Multistrata T700 carbon with InfiniGrit face on Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16. In practice a 1-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- JOOLA Magnus 3S 16, with the higher forgiveness score (89 vs 88). Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 actually carries the higher twist weight (7.2 vs 7), but JOOLA Magnus 3S 16 makes it back on sweet spot (91) and overall face stability.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- JOOLA Magnus 3S 16 costs $230, $102.99000000000001 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 Magnus 3S 16: 16 mm Propulsion 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 5.25 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?
- JOOLA Magnus 3S 16 is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 89 and sweet spot 91 mean fewer mishits while your contact point is still inconsistent. Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 rewards a repeatable swing and can feel less stable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- JOOLA Magnus 3S 16 at 8 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 Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 to the JOOLA Magnus 3S 16?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads on plow through by 17 points; everything else is within 14 points. At $230 vs $332.99, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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