JOOLA Perseus Pro V 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
- 94Power95
- 80Control84
- 90Spin91
- 76Forgiveness88
- 78Sweet spot89
- 82Stability92
- 84Maneuverability66
- 94Pop90
- 74Touch80
- 80Consistency85
- 70Swing weight82
- 76Twist weight92
- 60Launch angle58
- 82Plow through93
- 56Softness72
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14 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 Pro V 14 | Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $280 — better | $332.99 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 81.9 | 87.1 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8.1 | 8.25 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 14 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 111 | 118 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.7 | 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 carbon friction surface | Multistrata T700 carbon with InfiniGrit |
| Core material | Propulsion core with foam walls | BoomCore PureFoam with EVA Power Ring |
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14 verdict
The 14 mm Pro V trades the 16 mm model's dwell time for the highest pop we have measured in the Perseus line. It is a speed-up paddle for players who already have hands.
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 Perseus Pro V 14 scores 84 against 66 for Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 — a 18-point gap. They are effectively level on launch angle, power, spin, so those traits should not decide the purchase. JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14 is $52.99000000000001 cheaper at $280.
Maneuverability
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14 leads by 18 points (84 vs 66).
Twist weight
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads by 16 points (92 vs 76).
Softness
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads by 16 points (72 vs 56).
Forgiveness
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads by 12 points (88 vs 76).
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 — forgiveness 88 vs 76, sweet spot 89 vs 78, twist weight 92 vs 76. 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
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (83.6 vs 83 on the weighted index). Take JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14 and keep the $52.99000000000001.
- Forgiveness
- Touch
- Control
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (86.3 vs 84.8 on the weighted index). Take JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14 and keep the $52.99000000000001.
- Plow through
- Touch
- Control
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 is the clearer pick at this level — softness 72 vs 56, forgiveness 88 vs 76, twist weight 92 vs 76. Its 16 mm BoomCore PureFoam with EVA Power Ring core at 8.25 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Softness
- Forgiveness
- Twist weight
Which one should you buy?
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16
Take Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 if you want twist weight (+16), softness (+16), forgiveness (+12). 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 V 14
Take JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14 if you want maneuverability (+18), pop (+4). Its swing weight of 111 kg·cm² and 14 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14 review →Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 vs JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14 FAQ
- Which is better, the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 or the JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14?
- Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (87.1 vs 81.9), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — maneuverability — JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14 leads by 18 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14, at 111 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 Pro V 14?
- Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 measures 95 on power against 94 for JOOLA Perseus Pro V 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?
- Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 at 84 versus 80. 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 90 for the Raw carbon friction surface face on JOOLA Perseus Pro V 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 6.7. 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 Pro V 14 costs $280, $52.99000000000001 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 Pro V 14: 14 mm Propulsion core with foam walls core with a Raw carbon friction surface 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 Pro V 14 at 8.1 oz against 8.25 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (111 vs 118) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14 to the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14 leads on maneuverability by 18 points; everything else is within 16 points. At $332.99 vs $280, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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