JOOLA Perseus CFS 16 vs Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16
The two elongated paddles advanced players shortlist when money is not the constraint. Both paddles measured on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA test. JOOLA Perseus CFS 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
- 84Power95
- 95Control84
- 91Spin91
- 82Forgiveness88
- 84Sweet spot89
- 88Stability92
- 74Maneuverability66
- 79Pop90
- 93Touch80
- 92Consistency85
- 72Swing weight82
- 86Twist weight92
- 52Launch angle58
- 83Plow through93
- 78Softness72
JOOLA Perseus CFS 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 Perseus CFS 16 | Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $240 — better | $332.99 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 87.1 | 87.1 |
| Weight(oz) | 8.2 | 8.25 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 116 | 118 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.4 | 7.2 — better |
| Shape | hybrid | 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 Toray T700 carbon | Multistrata T700 carbon with InfiniGrit |
| Core material | Propulsion polymer | BoomCore PureFoam with EVA Power Ring |
JOOLA Perseus CFS 16 verdict
The most complete tournament paddle we have measured. Control numbers sit at the top of the field without giving up the drive speed you need to finish points.
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 touch: JOOLA Perseus CFS 16 scores 93 against 80 for Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 — a 13-point gap. They are effectively level on spin, so those traits should not decide the purchase. JOOLA Perseus CFS 16 is $92.99000000000001 cheaper at $240.
Touch
JOOLA Perseus CFS 16 leads by 13 points (93 vs 80).
Power
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads by 11 points (95 vs 84).
Control
JOOLA Perseus CFS 16 leads by 11 points (95 vs 84).
Pop
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads by 11 points (90 vs 79).
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 — forgiveness 88 vs 82, sweet spot 89 vs 84, twist weight 92 vs 86. 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
JOOLA Perseus CFS 16
JOOLA Perseus CFS 16 is a narrow pick at this level — control 95 vs 84, touch 93 vs 80, maneuverability 74 vs 66. At 116 kg·cm² swing weight it stays quick enough for hands battles.
- Control
- Touch
- Maneuverability
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (86.3 vs 86.9 on the weighted index). Take JOOLA Perseus CFS 16 and keep the $92.99000000000001.
- Touch
- Control
- Maneuverability
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (80 vs 80.5 on the weighted index). Take JOOLA Perseus CFS 16 and keep the $92.99000000000001.
- Softness
Which one should you buy?
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16
Take Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 if you want power (+11), pop (+11), swing weight (+10). 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 CFS 16
Take JOOLA Perseus CFS 16 if you want touch (+13), control (+11), maneuverability (+8). Its swing weight of 116 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the JOOLA Perseus CFS 16 review →Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 vs JOOLA Perseus CFS 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 or the JOOLA Perseus CFS 16?
- Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (87.1 vs 87.1), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — touch — JOOLA Perseus CFS 16 leads by 13 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- JOOLA Perseus CFS 16, at 116 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 Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 or the JOOLA Perseus CFS 16?
- Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 measures 95 on power against 84 for JOOLA Perseus 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?
- JOOLA Perseus CFS 16 at 95 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 91 for the Raw Toray T700 carbon face on JOOLA Perseus CFS 16. In practice a 0-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 6.4. 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 CFS 16 costs $240, $92.99000000000001 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?
- Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16: 16 mm BoomCore PureFoam with EVA Power Ring core with a Multistrata T700 carbon with InfiniGrit face. JOOLA Perseus CFS 16: 16 mm Propulsion 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?
- JOOLA Perseus CFS 16 at 8.2 oz against 8.25 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (116 vs 118) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the JOOLA Perseus CFS 16 to the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. JOOLA Perseus CFS 16 leads on touch by 13 points; everything else is within 11 points. At $332.99 vs $240, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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