JOOLA Radius CGS 16 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
- 79Power95
- 91Control84
- 88Spin91
- 90Forgiveness88
- 92Sweet spot89
- 86Stability92
- 78Maneuverability66
- 74Pop90
- 89Touch80
- 88Consistency85
- 68Swing weight82
- 82Twist weight92
- 50Launch angle58
- 78Plow through93
- 82Softness72
JOOLA Radius CGS 16 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 Radius CGS 16 | Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $230 — better | $332.99 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 86.1 | 87.1 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8.1 | 8.25 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 108 | 118 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.8 | 7.2 — better |
| Shape | widebody | elongated |
| Face length(in) | 15.9 | 16.5 |
| Face width(in) | 8.1 | 7.45 |
| Handle length(in) | 5 | 5.8 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Charged Surface Technology carbon | Multistrata T700 carbon with InfiniGrit |
| Core material | Reactive Polymer Core | BoomCore PureFoam with EVA Power Ring |
JOOLA Radius CGS 16 verdict
JOOLA's widebody answer to the elongated arms race. The extra face width buys one of the largest measured sweet spots in the lineup, and the twist weight is high enough that mishits still come back deep.
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 power: Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 scores 95 against 79 for JOOLA Radius CGS 16 — a 16-point gap. They are effectively level on spin, sweet spot, consistency, so those traits should not decide the purchase. JOOLA Radius CGS 16 is $102.99000000000001 cheaper at $230.
Power
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads by 16 points (95 vs 79).
Pop
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads by 16 points (90 vs 74).
Plow through
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads by 15 points (93 vs 78).
Swing weight
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads by 14 points (82 vs 68).
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
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (88.4 vs 88.7 on the weighted index). Take JOOLA Radius CGS 16 and keep the $102.99000000000001.
- Twist weight
- Stability
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
JOOLA Radius CGS 16
JOOLA Radius CGS 16 is a narrow pick at this level — maneuverability 78 vs 66, control 91 vs 84, touch 89 vs 80. At 108 kg·cm² swing weight it stays quick enough for hands battles.
- Maneuverability
- Control
- Touch
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 — power 95 vs 79, plow through 93 vs 78, spin 91 vs 88. Swing weight 118 kg·cm² is what carries that through contact.
- Power
- Plow through
- Spin
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
JOOLA Radius CGS 16
JOOLA Radius CGS 16 is a narrow pick at this level — softness 82 vs 72, forgiveness 90 vs 88. Its 16 mm Reactive Polymer Core core at 8.1 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Softness
- Forgiveness
Which one should you buy?
JOOLA Radius CGS 16
Take JOOLA Radius CGS 16 if you want maneuverability (+12), softness (+10), touch (+9). Its swing weight of 108 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the JOOLA Radius CGS 16 review →Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16
Take Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 if you want power (+16), pop (+16), plow through (+15). 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 Radius CGS 16 vs Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the JOOLA Radius CGS 16 or the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16?
- Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (87.1 vs 86.1), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — power — Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads by 16 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- JOOLA Radius CGS 16, at 108 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 Radius CGS 16 or the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16?
- Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 measures 95 on power against 79 for JOOLA Radius CGS 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 Radius CGS 16 at 91 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?
- Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 scores 91 for spin off its Multistrata T700 carbon with InfiniGrit face, against 88 for the Charged Surface Technology carbon face on JOOLA Radius CGS 16. In practice a 3-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 6.8. Higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle, and JOOLA Radius CGS 16 carries the higher forgiveness score (90) as a result.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- JOOLA Radius CGS 16 costs $230, $102.99000000000001 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 Radius CGS 16: 16 mm Reactive Polymer Core core with a Charged Surface Technology carbon 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 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?
- JOOLA Radius CGS 16 is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 90 and sweet spot 92 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 Radius CGS 16 at 8.1 oz against 8.25 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (108 vs 118) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the JOOLA Radius CGS 16 to the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads on power by 16 points; everything else is within 16 points. At $230 vs $332.99, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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