JOOLA Scorpeus 14 vs Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14
Both paddles measured on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA test. 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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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
Specs
| $100 | Price | $130 |
|---|---|---|
| 14 mm | Core | 14 mm |
| 7.8 oz | Weight | 8.4 oz |
| 96 | Swing weight | 100 |
| 6.3 | Twist weight | 6.4 |
| standard | Shape | standard |
| Charged Carbon Surface Technology | Surface | Florek Carbon Face with InfiniGrit |
| 5.25 in | Handle | 5.25 in |
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
Measured on the same 15-trait test, 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 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 measures 77 on 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?
- Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 at 89 versus 89. Its 14 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 007 Epic 14 scores 90 for spin off its Florek Carbon Face with InfiniGrit face, against 90 for the Charged Carbon Surface Technology face on JOOLA Scorpeus 14. In practice a 0-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14, with 6.4 twist weight against 6.3. Higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle, and JOOLA Scorpeus 14 carries the higher forgiveness score (79) as a result.
- 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 core with a Charged Carbon Surface Technology face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14, at 5.25 in of handle against 5.25 in. Anything under 5.25 in forces you to choke the bottom hand onto the face bevel.
- 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 unstable 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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