JOOLA Scorpeus 14 vs Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Quick answer
JOOLA Scorpeus 14 wins this matchup for most players: it takes hand speed and value on Paddle DNA against the Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14, which costs $130.
Power
Too close to call
77 vs 74
Spin
Too close to call
90 vs 90
Control
Too close to call
89 vs 89
Forgiveness
Too close to call
79 vs 77
Hand speed
96 vs 100 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
$100 at IQ 81.2 vs $130 at IQ 82
Overall pick: JOOLA Scorpeus 14 · $100 · IQ 81.2
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 74Power77
- 89Control89
- 90Spin90
- 79Forgiveness77
- 78Sweet spot75
- 77Stability84
- 98Maneuverability92
- 76Pop76
- 88Touch88
- 82Consistency83
- 44Swing weight50
- 71Twist weight74
- 49Launch angle49
- 52Plow through64
- 85Softness85
JOOLA Scorpeus 14 vs Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 specs
Every spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.
| Spec | JOOLA Scorpeus 14 | Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $100 — better | $130 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 81.2 | 82 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 7.8 | 8.4 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 14 | 14 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 96 | 100 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.3 | 6.4 — better |
| Shape | standard | standard |
| Face length(in) | 16 | 15.9 |
| Face width(in) | 8 | 7.85 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.25 | 5.25 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.125 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Charged Carbon Surface Technology | Florek Carbon Face with InfiniGrit |
| Core material | Honeycomb Polypropylene Core | Polypropylene Honeycomb with Patent Pending Titanium Mesh Layer System |
JOOLA Scorpeus 14 verdict
Anna Bright's standard-shape build puts the Perseus face on a 16.0 x 8.0 in body, which widens the sweet spot and speeds up the hands at the cost of reach.
Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 verdict
A titanium mesh layer under the Florek carbon face gives the 007 Epic a firmer, louder response than the rest of the Labs line, and it sells for a third of Boomstik money.
The verdict
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is plow through: Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 scores 64 against 52 for JOOLA Scorpeus 14 — a 12-point gap. They are effectively level on power, sweet spot, twist weight, so those traits should not decide the purchase. JOOLA Scorpeus 14 is $30 cheaper at $100.
Plow through
Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 leads by 12 points (64 vs 52).
Stability
Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 leads by 7 points (84 vs 77).
Maneuverability
JOOLA Scorpeus 14 leads by 6 points (98 vs 92).
Swing weight
Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 leads by 6 points (50 vs 44).
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 (79 vs 78.5 on the weighted index). Take JOOLA Scorpeus 14 and keep the $30.
- Stability
- Twist weight
- Consistency
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (85.9 vs 86.7 on the weighted index). Take JOOLA Scorpeus 14 and keep the $30.
- Maneuverability
- Forgiveness
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (82.8 vs 80.9 on the weighted index). Take JOOLA Scorpeus 14 and keep the $30.
- Plow through
- Power
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (80.8 vs 80.8 on the weighted index). Take JOOLA Scorpeus 14 and keep the $30.
- Twist weight
Which one should you buy?
Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14
Take Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 if you want plow through (+12), stability (+7), swing weight (+6). Its swing weight of 100 kg·cm² and 14 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 review →JOOLA Scorpeus 14
Take JOOLA Scorpeus 14 if you want maneuverability (+6). Its swing weight of 96 kg·cm² and 14 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the JOOLA Scorpeus 14 review →Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 vs JOOLA Scorpeus 14 FAQ
- Which is better, the Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 or the JOOLA Scorpeus 14?
- Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (82 vs 81.2), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — plow through — Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 leads by 12 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- JOOLA Scorpeus 14, at 96 kg·cm² swing weight against 100 for Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14. Lower swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 or the JOOLA Scorpeus 14?
- Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 scores 77 for power against 74 for JOOLA Scorpeus 14. That comes from a 14 mm Polypropylene Honeycomb with Patent Pending Titanium Mesh Layer System core swinging at 100 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both score 89 for control.
- Which paddle spins the ball more?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both score 90 for spin.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- JOOLA Scorpeus 14, with the higher forgiveness score (79 vs 77). Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 actually carries the higher twist weight (6.4 vs 6.3), but JOOLA Scorpeus 14 makes it back on sweet spot (78) and overall face stability.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- JOOLA Scorpeus 14 costs $100, $30 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 007 Epic 14: 14 mm Polypropylene Honeycomb with Patent Pending Titanium Mesh Layer System core with a Florek Carbon Face with InfiniGrit face. JOOLA Scorpeus 14: 14 mm Honeycomb Polypropylene Core with a Charged Carbon Surface Technology face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both run a 5.25 in handle.
- Which one is better for beginners?
- JOOLA Scorpeus 14 is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 79 and sweet spot 78 mean fewer mishits while your contact point is still inconsistent. Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 rewards a repeatable swing and can feel less stable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- JOOLA Scorpeus 14 at 7.8 oz against 8.4 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (96 vs 100) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the JOOLA Scorpeus 14 to the Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 leads on plow through by 12 points; everything else is within 7 points. At $130 vs $100, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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