JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 14 vs Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. 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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Quick answer
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 edges it on the overall Paddle IQ score (87.1 vs 77.5), but the two split the scored categories — pick on the one trait you care about most.
Power
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16
95 vs 81
Spin
Too close to call
91 vs 90
Control
Too close to call
86 vs 84
Forgiveness
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16
88 vs 72
Hand speed
109 vs 118 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
$250 at IQ 77.5 vs $332.99 at IQ 87.1
Overall pick: Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 · $332.99 · IQ 87.1
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 81Power95
- 86Control84
- 90Spin91
- 72Forgiveness88
- 70Sweet spot89
- 70Stability92
- 83Maneuverability66
- 76Pop90
- 88Touch80
- 76Consistency85
- 64Swing weight82
- 56Twist weight92
- 49Launch angle58
- 73Plow through93
- 85Softness72
JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 14 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 Perseus Pro IV 14 | Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $250 — better | $332.99 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 77.5 | 87.1 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8 | 8.25 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 14 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 109 | 118 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 5.8 | 7.2 — better |
| Shape | elongated | 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) | 4.125 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Charged Carbon Surface Technology | Multistrata T700 carbon with InfiniGrit |
| Core material | Propulsion Core | BoomCore PureFoam with EVA Power Ring |
JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 14 verdict
Gen 4 propulsion core in the thinner 14 mm shell. You get the Pro IV's spin and pop without the swing weight that slows the 16 mm version in fast exchanges.
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 twist weight: Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 scores 92 against 56 for JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 14 — a 36-point gap. They are effectively level on control, spin, so those traits should not decide the purchase. JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 14 is $82.99000000000001 cheaper at $250.
Twist weight
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads by 36 points (92 vs 56).
Stability
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads by 22 points (92 vs 70).
Plow through
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads by 20 points (93 vs 73).
Sweet spot
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads by 19 points (89 vs 70).
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 the clearer pick at this level — twist weight 92 vs 56, sweet spot 89 vs 70, forgiveness 88 vs 72. Twist weight 7.2 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Twist weight
- Sweet spot
- Forgiveness
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (83.1 vs 83.6 on the weighted index). Take JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 14 and keep the $82.99000000000001.
- Forgiveness
- Power
- Consistency
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 is a narrow pick at this level — plow through 93 vs 73, power 95 vs 81, spin 91 vs 90. Swing weight 118 kg·cm² is what carries that through contact.
- Plow through
- Power
- Spin
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 is a narrow pick at this level — twist weight 92 vs 56, forgiveness 88 vs 72. Its 16 mm BoomCore PureFoam with EVA Power Ring core at 8.25 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Twist weight
- Forgiveness
Which one should you buy?
JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 14
Take JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 14 if you want maneuverability (+17), softness (+13), touch (+8). Its swing weight of 109 kg·cm² and 14 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 14 review →Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16
Take Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 if you want twist weight (+36), stability (+22), plow through (+20). 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 Pro IV 14 vs Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 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 77.5), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — twist weight — Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads by 36 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 14, at 109 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 Pro IV 14 or the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16?
- Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 scores 95 for power against 81 for JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 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 Pro IV 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 Charged Carbon Surface Technology face on JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 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 the higher forgiveness score (88 vs 72). Its 7.2 twist weight against 5.8 is what drives it — higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 14 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 Perseus Pro IV 14: 14 mm Propulsion Core with a Charged Carbon Surface Technology 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. JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 14 rewards a repeatable swing and can feel less stable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 14 at 8 oz against 8.25 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (109 vs 118) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 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 36 points; everything else is within 22 points. At $250 vs $332.99, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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