JOOLA Scorpeus 14 vs Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. 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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Quick answer
JOOLA Scorpeus 14 wins this matchup for most players: it takes control, hand speed and value on Paddle DNA against the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16, which costs $332.99.
Power
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16
95 vs 74
Spin
Too close to call
91 vs 90
Control
89 vs 84
Forgiveness
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16
88 vs 79
Hand speed
96 vs 118 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
$100 at IQ 81.2 vs $332.99 at IQ 87.1
Overall pick: JOOLA Scorpeus 14 · $100 · IQ 81.2
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 74Power95
- 89Control84
- 90Spin91
- 79Forgiveness88
- 78Sweet spot89
- 77Stability92
- 98Maneuverability66
- 76Pop90
- 88Touch80
- 82Consistency85
- 44Swing weight82
- 71Twist weight92
- 49Launch angle58
- 52Plow through93
- 85Softness72
JOOLA Scorpeus 14 vs Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 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 Boomstik Elongated 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $100 — better | $332.99 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 81.2 | 87.1 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 7.8 | 8.25 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 14 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 96 | 118 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.3 | 7.2 — better |
| Shape | standard | elongated |
| Face length(in) | 16 | 16.5 |
| Face width(in) | 8 | 7.45 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.25 | 5.8 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.125 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Charged Carbon Surface Technology | Multistrata T700 carbon with InfiniGrit |
| Core material | Honeycomb Polypropylene Core | BoomCore PureFoam with EVA Power Ring |
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 Boomstik Elongated 16 verdict
The highest power score 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
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is plow through: Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 scores 93 against 52 for JOOLA Scorpeus 14 — a 41-point gap. They are effectively level on consistency, spin, so those traits should not decide the purchase. JOOLA Scorpeus 14 is $232.99 cheaper at $100.
Plow through
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads by 41 points (93 vs 52).
Swing weight
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads by 38 points (82 vs 44).
Maneuverability
JOOLA Scorpeus 14 leads by 32 points (98 vs 66).
Power
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads by 21 points (95 vs 74).
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
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 is the clearer pick at this level — twist weight 92 vs 71, sweet spot 89 vs 78, stability 92 vs 77. Twist weight 7.2 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Twist weight
- Sweet spot
- Stability
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
JOOLA Scorpeus 14
JOOLA Scorpeus 14 is a narrow pick at this level — maneuverability 98 vs 66, touch 88 vs 80, control 89 vs 84. At 96 kg·cm² swing weight it stays quick enough for hands battles.
- Maneuverability
- Touch
- Control
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 is the clearer pick at this level — plow through 93 vs 52, power 95 vs 74, spin 91 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
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (80.8 vs 80 on the weighted index). Take JOOLA Scorpeus 14 and keep the $232.99.
- Softness
Which one should you buy?
JOOLA Scorpeus 14
Take JOOLA Scorpeus 14 if you want maneuverability (+32), softness (+13), touch (+8). 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 Boomstik Elongated 16
Take Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 if you want plow through (+41), swing weight (+38), power (+21). 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 Scorpeus 14 vs Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the JOOLA Scorpeus 14 or the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16?
- Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (87.1 vs 81.2), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — plow through — Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads by 41 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- JOOLA Scorpeus 14, at 96 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 Scorpeus 14 or the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16?
- Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 scores 95 for power against 74 for JOOLA Scorpeus 14. 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 Scorpeus 14 at 89 versus 84. 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 Boomstik Elongated 16 scores 91 for spin off its Multistrata T700 carbon with InfiniGrit face, against 90 for the Charged Carbon Surface Technology face on JOOLA Scorpeus 14. In practice a 1-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16, with the higher forgiveness score (88 vs 79). Its 7.2 twist weight against 6.3 is what drives it — higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- JOOLA Scorpeus 14 costs $100, $232.99 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 Scorpeus 14: 14 mm Honeycomb Polypropylene Core with a Charged Carbon Surface Technology 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 5.25 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?
- Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 88 and sweet spot 89 mean fewer mishits while your contact point is still inconsistent. JOOLA Scorpeus 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 8.25 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (96 vs 118) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the JOOLA Scorpeus 14 to the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads on plow through by 41 points; everything else is within 38 points. At $100 vs $332.99, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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