JOOLA Radius CGS 16 vs Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16
Both paddles measured on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA test. JOOLA Radius CGS 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
- 79Power71
- 91Control94
- 88Spin90
- 90Forgiveness82
- 92Sweet spot81
- 86Stability84
- 78Maneuverability97
- 74Pop70
- 89Touch92
- 88Consistency87
- 68Swing weight47
- 82Twist weight77
- 50Launch angle46
- 78Plow through59
- 82Softness90
JOOLA Radius CGS 16 vs Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 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 Widebody 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $230 — better | $333 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 86.1 — better | 84.1 |
| Weight(oz) | 8.1 | 8.2 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 108 | 98 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.8 — better | 6.5 |
| Shape | widebody | standard |
| Face length(in) | 15.9 | 15.95 |
| Face width(in) | 8.1 | 8 |
| Handle length(in) | 5 | 5.6 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Charged Surface Technology carbon | Multistrata T700 Carbon |
| Core material | Reactive Polymer Core | BoomCore™ |
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 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
Measured on the same 15-trait test, the clearest separation is swing weight: JOOLA Radius CGS 16 scores 68 against 47 for Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16 — a 21-point gap. They are effectively level on control, touch, spin, so those traits should not decide the purchase. JOOLA Radius CGS 16 is $103 cheaper at $230.
Swing weight
JOOLA Radius CGS 16 leads by 21 points (68 vs 47).
Maneuverability
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16 leads by 19 points (97 vs 78).
Plow through
JOOLA Radius CGS 16 leads by 19 points (78 vs 59).
Sweet spot
JOOLA Radius CGS 16 leads by 11 points (92 vs 81).
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 Radius CGS 16
JOOLA Radius CGS 16 is the clearer pick at this level — sweet spot 92 vs 81, forgiveness 90 vs 82, twist weight 82 vs 77. Twist weight 6.8 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Sweet spot
- Forgiveness
- Twist weight
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16 is a narrow pick at this level — maneuverability 97 vs 78, control 94 vs 91, touch 92 vs 89. At 98 kg·cm² swing weight it stays quick enough for hands battles.
- Maneuverability
- Control
- Touch
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (83.8 vs 82.6 on the weighted index). Take JOOLA Radius CGS 16 and keep the $103.
- Plow through
- Power
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (84.2 vs 85.5 on the weighted index). Take JOOLA Radius CGS 16 and keep the $103.
- Softness
Which one should you buy?
JOOLA Radius CGS 16
Take JOOLA Radius CGS 16 if you want swing weight (+21), plow through (+19), sweet spot (+11). 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 Widebody 16
Take Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16 if you want maneuverability (+19), softness (+8). 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 Radius CGS 16 vs Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the JOOLA Radius CGS 16 or the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16?
- JOOLA Radius CGS 16 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (86.1 vs 84.1), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — swing weight — JOOLA Radius CGS 16 leads by 21 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16, at 98 kg·cm² swing weight against 108 for JOOLA Radius CGS 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 Widebody 16?
- JOOLA Radius CGS 16 measures 79 on power against 71 for Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16. That comes from a 16 mm Reactive Polymer Core core swinging at 108 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16 at 94 versus 91. 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 Widebody 16 scores 90 for spin off its Multistrata T700 Carbon face, against 88 for the Charged Surface Technology carbon face on JOOLA Radius CGS 16. In practice a 2-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- JOOLA Radius CGS 16, with 6.8 twist weight against 6.5. 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, $103 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 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 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 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. JOOLA Radius CGS 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 8.2 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (108 vs 98) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16 to the JOOLA Radius CGS 16?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. JOOLA Radius CGS 16 leads on swing weight by 21 points; everything else is within 19 points. At $230 vs $333, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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