JOOLA Perseus CFS 16 vs Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16
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
- 84Power71
- 95Control94
- 91Spin90
- 82Forgiveness82
- 84Sweet spot81
- 88Stability84
- 74Maneuverability97
- 79Pop70
- 93Touch92
- 92Consistency87
- 72Swing weight47
- 86Twist weight77
- 52Launch angle46
- 83Plow through59
- 78Softness90
Specs
| $240 | Price | $333 |
|---|---|---|
| 16 mm | Core | 16 mm |
| 8.2 oz | Weight | 8.2 oz |
| 116 | Swing weight | 98 |
| 6.4 | Twist weight | 6.5 |
| hybrid | Shape | standard |
| Raw Toray T700 carbon | Surface | Multistrata T700 Carbon |
| 5.5 in | Handle | 5.6 in |
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 Widebody 16 verdict
The widebody Boomstik keeps BoomCore's power but spreads it across a 15.95 x 8.0 in face, which is the most forgiving version of Selkirk's flagship platform.
The verdict
Measured on the same 15-trait test, the clearest separation is swing weight: JOOLA Perseus CFS 16 scores 72 against 47 for Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16 — a 25-point gap. They are effectively level on sweet spot, control, spin, so those traits should not decide the purchase. JOOLA Perseus CFS 16 is $93 cheaper at $240.
Swing weight
JOOLA Perseus CFS 16 leads by 25 points (72 vs 47).
Plow through
JOOLA Perseus CFS 16 leads by 24 points (83 vs 59).
Maneuverability
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16 leads by 23 points (97 vs 74).
Power
JOOLA Perseus CFS 16 leads by 13 points (84 vs 71).
Which one should you buy?
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16
Take Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16 if you want maneuverability (+23), softness (+12). Its swing weight of 98 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16 review →JOOLA Perseus CFS 16
Take JOOLA Perseus CFS 16 if you want swing weight (+25), plow through (+24), power (+13). 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 Widebody 16 vs JOOLA Perseus CFS 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16 or the JOOLA Perseus CFS 16?
- JOOLA Perseus CFS 16 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (87.1 vs 84.1), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — swing weight — JOOLA Perseus CFS 16 leads by 25 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16, at 98 kg·cm² swing weight against 116 for JOOLA Perseus CFS 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 Widebody 16 or the JOOLA Perseus CFS 16?
- JOOLA Perseus CFS 16 measures 84 on power against 71 for Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16. That comes from a 16 mm Propulsion polymer core swinging at 116 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- JOOLA Perseus CFS 16 at 95 versus 94. 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 Perseus CFS 16 scores 91 for spin off its Raw Toray T700 carbon face, against 90 for the Multistrata T700 Carbon face on Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 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 Widebody 16, with 6.5 twist weight against 6.4. Higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle, and Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16 carries the higher forgiveness score (82) as a result.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- JOOLA Perseus CFS 16 costs $240, $93 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 Widebody 16: 16 mm BoomCore™ core with a Multistrata T700 Carbon 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 Widebody 16, at 5.6 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 Widebody 16 avoids.
- Which one is better for beginners?
- Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16 is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 82 and sweet spot 81 mean fewer mishits while your contact point is still inconsistent. JOOLA Perseus CFS 16 rewards a repeatable swing and can feel unstable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16 at 8.2 oz against 8.2 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (98 vs 116) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16 to the JOOLA Perseus CFS 16?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. JOOLA Perseus CFS 16 leads on swing weight by 25 points; everything else is within 24 points. At $333 vs $240, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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