JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 vs Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16

The verdict

Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is touch: JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 scores 94 against 80 for Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 — a 14-point gap. They are effectively level on forgiveness, stability, spin, so those traits should not decide the purchase. JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 is $33.04000000000002 cheaper at $299.95.

• Touch

  JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 leads by 14 points (94 vs 80).

• Control

  JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 leads by 12 points (96 vs 84).

• Pop

  Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads by 10 points (90 vs 80).

• Consistency

  JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 leads by 8 points (93 vs 85).

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.

Which one should you buy?

Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 vs JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 FAQ

Which is better, the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 or the JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16?

JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (89.1 vs 87.1), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — touch — JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 leads by 14 points.

Which one is faster at the kitchen line?

Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both swing at 118 kg·cm², and 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 16?

Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 scores 95 for power against 88 for JOOLA Perseus Pro V 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 Pro V 16 at 96 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?

JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 scores 92 for spin off its Raw Toray T700 carbon face, against 91 for the Multistrata T700 carbon with InfiniGrit face on Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 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 Elongated 16, with the higher forgiveness score (88 vs 86). Its 7.2 twist weight against 6.7 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 V 16 costs $299.95, $33.04000000000002 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 16: 16 mm KineticFrame foam-injected 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. JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 rewards a repeatable swing and can feel less stable before that.

Which is lighter in the hand?

Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 at 8.25 oz against 8.3 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight is identical at 118 kg·cm², so they will feel the same mid-rally.

Is it worth upgrading from the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 to the JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16?

Only if you need what it actually adds. JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 leads on touch by 14 points; everything else is within 12 points. At $332.99 vs $299.95, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.

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