JOOLA Perseus 14 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
- 80Power95
- 86Control84
- 90Spin91
- 72Forgiveness88
- 70Sweet spot89
- 66Stability92
- 86Maneuverability66
- 76Pop90
- 88Touch80
- 75Consistency85
- 63Swing weight82
- 53Twist weight92
- 49Launch angle58
- 69Plow through93
- 85Softness72
Specs
| $120 | Price | $332.99 |
|---|---|---|
| 14 mm | Core | 16 mm |
| 7.8 oz | Weight | 8.25 oz |
| 108 | Swing weight | 118 |
| 5.7 | Twist weight | 7.2 |
| elongated | Shape | elongated |
| Carbon Fiber | Surface | Multistrata T700 carbon with InfiniGrit |
| 5.5 in | Handle | 5.8 in |
JOOLA Perseus 14 verdict
The 14 mm Perseus trades the 16 mm's plow-through for a firmer, faster response. It is the version to buy if you counter-attack rather than grind out drops.
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 twist weight: Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 scores 92 against 53 for JOOLA Perseus 14 — a 39-point gap. They are effectively level on control, spin, so those traits should not decide the purchase. JOOLA Perseus 14 is $212.99 cheaper at $120.
Twist weight
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads by 39 points (92 vs 53).
Stability
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads by 26 points (92 vs 66).
Plow through
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads by 24 points (93 vs 69).
Maneuverability
JOOLA Perseus 14 leads by 20 points (86 vs 66).
Which one should you buy?
JOOLA Perseus 14
Take JOOLA Perseus 14 if you want maneuverability (+20), softness (+13), touch (+8). Its swing weight of 108 kg·cm² and 14 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the JOOLA Perseus 14 review →Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16
Take Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 if you want twist weight (+39), stability (+26), plow through (+24). 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 Perseus 14 vs Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the JOOLA Perseus 14 or the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16?
- Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (87.1 vs 76.8), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — twist weight — Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads by 39 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- JOOLA Perseus 14, at 108 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 Perseus 14 or the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16?
- Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 measures 95 on power against 80 for JOOLA Perseus 14. 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 Perseus 14 at 86 versus 84. Its 14 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 Carbon Fiber face on JOOLA Perseus 14. 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 5.7. 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 Perseus 14 costs $120, $212.99 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 Perseus 14: 14 mm Honeycomb Polypropylene Core core with a Carbon Fiber 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 Perseus 14 at 7.8 oz against 8.25 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (108 vs 118) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the JOOLA Perseus 14 to the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads on twist weight by 39 points; everything else is within 26 points. At $120 vs $332.99, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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