JOOLA Mod TA-15 3S 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
- 86Power95
- 88Control84
- 92Spin91
- 84Forgiveness88
- 86Sweet spot89
- 86Stability92
- 78Maneuverability66
- 82Pop90
- 86Touch80
- 88Consistency85
- 74Swing weight82
- 84Twist weight92
- 54Launch angle58
- 84Plow through93
- 74Softness72
JOOLA Mod TA-15 3S 16 vs Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 specs
Every measured spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.
| Spec | JOOLA Mod TA-15 3S 16 | Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $250 — better | $332.99 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 86 | 87.1 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8.1 | 8.25 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 114 | 118 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.6 | 7.2 — better |
| Shape | hybrid | elongated |
| Face length(in) | 16.3 | 16.5 |
| Face width(in) | 7.6 | 7.45 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.5 | 5.8 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Raw Toray T700 carbon friction | Multistrata T700 carbon with InfiniGrit |
| Core material | Propulsion core with foam edge | BoomCore PureFoam with EVA Power Ring |
JOOLA Mod TA-15 3S 16 verdict
The Mod platform splits the difference between Perseus control and Magnus power. Spin 92 with control 88 is a rare pairing, and the 16.3 in hybrid keeps hand speed usable.
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 maneuverability: JOOLA Mod TA-15 3S 16 scores 78 against 66 for Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 — a 12-point gap. They are effectively level on sweet spot, consistency, softness, so those traits should not decide the purchase. JOOLA Mod TA-15 3S 16 is $82.99000000000001 cheaper at $250.
Maneuverability
JOOLA Mod TA-15 3S 16 leads by 12 points (78 vs 66).
Power
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads by 9 points (95 vs 86).
Plow through
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads by 9 points (93 vs 84).
Pop
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads by 8 points (90 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 a narrow pick at this level — twist weight 92 vs 84, forgiveness 88 vs 84, stability 92 vs 86. Twist weight 7.2 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Twist weight
- Forgiveness
- Stability
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
JOOLA Mod TA-15 3S 16
JOOLA Mod TA-15 3S 16 is a narrow pick at this level — maneuverability 78 vs 66, touch 86 vs 80, control 88 vs 84. At 114 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 (86.2 vs 86.3 on the weighted index). Take JOOLA Mod TA-15 3S 16 and keep the $82.99000000000001.
- Power
- Plow through
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (78.5 vs 80 on the weighted index). Take JOOLA Mod TA-15 3S 16 and keep the $82.99000000000001.
- Twist weight
- Forgiveness
Which one should you buy?
JOOLA Mod TA-15 3S 16
Take JOOLA Mod TA-15 3S 16 if you want maneuverability (+12), touch (+6), control (+4). Its swing weight of 114 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the JOOLA Mod TA-15 3S 16 review →Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16
Take Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 if you want power (+9), plow through (+9), pop (+8). 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 Mod TA-15 3S 16 vs Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the JOOLA Mod TA-15 3S 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 86), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — maneuverability — JOOLA Mod TA-15 3S 16 leads by 12 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- JOOLA Mod TA-15 3S 16, at 114 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 Mod TA-15 3S 16 or the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16?
- Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 measures 95 on power against 86 for JOOLA Mod TA-15 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 Mod TA-15 3S 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?
- JOOLA Mod TA-15 3S 16 scores 92 for spin off its Raw Toray T700 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?
- Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16, with 7.2 twist weight against 6.6. 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 Mod TA-15 3S 16 costs $250, $82.99000000000001 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 Mod TA-15 3S 16: 16 mm Propulsion core with foam edge core with a Raw Toray T700 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. Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 rewards a repeatable swing and can feel unstable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- JOOLA Mod TA-15 3S 16 at 8.1 oz against 8.25 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (114 vs 118) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the JOOLA Mod TA-15 3S 16 to the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. JOOLA Mod TA-15 3S 16 leads on maneuverability by 12 points; everything else is within 9 points. At $250 vs $332.99, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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