JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 vs Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Quick answer
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 wins this matchup for most players: it takes power, forgiveness and value on Paddle DNA against the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16, which costs $333.
Power
88 vs 71
Spin
Too close to call
92 vs 90
Control
Too close to call
96 vs 94
Forgiveness
86 vs 82
Hand speed
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16
98 vs 118 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
$300 at IQ 89.1 vs $333 at IQ 84.1
Overall pick: JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 · $300 · IQ 89.1
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 88Power71
- 96Control94
- 92Spin90
- 86Forgiveness82
- 88Sweet spot81
- 90Stability84
- 73Maneuverability97
- 80Pop70
- 94Touch92
- 93Consistency87
- 74Swing weight47
- 88Twist weight77
- 51Launch angle46
- 86Plow through59
- 80Softness90
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 vs Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16 specs
Every spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.
| Spec | JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 | Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $300 — better | $333 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 89.1 — better | 84.1 |
| Weight(oz) | 8.3 | 8.2 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 118 | 98 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.7 — better | 6.5 |
| Shape | hybrid | standard |
| Face length(in) | 16.5 | 15.95 |
| Face width(in) | 7.5 | 8 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.5 | 5.6 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Raw Toray T700 carbon | Multistrata T700 Carbon |
| Core material | KineticFrame foam-injected polymer | BoomCore™ |
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 verdict
The 2026 control flagship. The KineticFrame build stiffens the perimeter without adding face pop, so resets land shorter and drives stay predictable — at the highest price in the database.
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
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is swing weight: JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 scores 74 against 47 for Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16 — a 27-point gap. They are effectively level on control, spin, touch, so those traits should not decide the purchase. JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 is $33 cheaper at $300.
Swing weight
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 leads by 27 points (74 vs 47).
Plow through
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 leads by 27 points (86 vs 59).
Maneuverability
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16 leads by 24 points (97 vs 73).
Power
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 leads by 17 points (88 vs 71).
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
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 is the clearer pick at this level — twist weight 88 vs 77, sweet spot 88 vs 81, forgiveness 86 vs 82. Twist weight 6.7 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 (88.4 vs 88.4 on the weighted index). Take JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 and keep the $33.
- Power
- Forgiveness
- Consistency
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 is the clearer pick at this level — plow through 86 vs 59, power 88 vs 71, spin 92 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 Widebody 16
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16 is a narrow pick at this level — softness 90 vs 80. Its 16 mm BoomCore™ core at 8.2 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Softness
Which one should you buy?
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16
Take JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 if you want swing weight (+27), plow through (+27), power (+17). Its swing weight of 118 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 review →Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16
Take Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16 if you want maneuverability (+24), softness (+10). 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 Pro V 16 vs Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 or the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (89.1 vs 84.1), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — swing weight — JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 leads by 27 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16, at 98 kg·cm² swing weight against 118 for JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16. Lower swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 or the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 scores 88 for power against 71 for Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16. That comes from a 16 mm KineticFrame foam-injected polymer 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 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 Pro V 16 scores 92 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 2-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16, with the higher forgiveness score (86 vs 82). Its 6.7 twist weight against 6.5 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 $300, $33 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 V 16: 16 mm KineticFrame foam-injected polymer core with a Raw Toray T700 carbon face. Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16: 16 mm BoomCore™ core with a Multistrata 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?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 86 and sweet spot 88 mean fewer mishits while your contact point is still inconsistent. Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16 rewards a repeatable swing and can feel less stable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16 at 8.2 oz against 8.3 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (98 vs 118) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16 to the JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 leads on swing weight by 27 points; everything else is within 27 points. At $300 vs $333, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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