JOOLA Scorpeus 14 vs Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16
Both paddles measured on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA test. Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 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
- 74Power71
- 89Control94
- 90Spin90
- 79Forgiveness82
- 78Sweet spot81
- 77Stability84
- 98Maneuverability97
- 76Pop70
- 88Touch92
- 82Consistency87
- 44Swing weight47
- 71Twist weight77
- 49Launch angle46
- 52Plow through59
- 85Softness90
Specs
| $100 | Price | $333 |
|---|---|---|
| 14 mm | Core | 16 mm |
| 7.8 oz | Weight | 8.2 oz |
| 96 | Swing weight | 98 |
| 6.3 | Twist weight | 6.5 |
| standard | Shape | standard |
| Charged Carbon Surface Technology | Surface | Multistrata T700 Carbon |
| 5.25 in | Handle | 5.6 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 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 stability: Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16 scores 84 against 77 for JOOLA Scorpeus 14 — a 7-point gap. They are effectively level on power, forgiveness, sweet spot, so those traits should not decide the purchase. JOOLA Scorpeus 14 is $233 cheaper at $100.
Stability
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16 leads by 7 points (84 vs 77).
Plow through
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16 leads by 7 points (59 vs 52).
Pop
JOOLA Scorpeus 14 leads by 6 points (76 vs 70).
Twist weight
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16 leads by 6 points (77 vs 71).
Which one should you buy?
JOOLA Scorpeus 14
Take JOOLA Scorpeus 14 if you want pop (+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 Boomstik Widebody 16
Take Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16 if you want stability (+7), plow through (+7), twist weight (+6). 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 Scorpeus 14 vs Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the JOOLA Scorpeus 14 or the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16?
- Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (84.1 vs 81.2), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — stability — Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16 leads by 7 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- JOOLA Scorpeus 14, at 96 kg·cm² swing weight against 98 for Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 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 Widebody 16?
- JOOLA Scorpeus 14 measures 74 on power against 71 for Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16. That comes from a 14 mm Honeycomb Polypropylene Core core swinging at 96 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 89. 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?
- JOOLA Scorpeus 14 scores 90 for spin off its Charged Carbon Surface Technology face, against 90 for the Multistrata T700 Carbon face on Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16. In practice a 0-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16, with 6.5 twist weight against 6.3. Higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle, and Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16 carries the higher forgiveness score (82) as a result.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- JOOLA Scorpeus 14 costs $100, $233 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 core with a Charged Carbon Surface Technology 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 5.25 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?
- Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16 is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 82 and sweet spot 81 mean fewer mishits while your contact point is still inconsistent. JOOLA Scorpeus 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 8.2 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (96 vs 98) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the JOOLA Scorpeus 14 to the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16 leads on stability by 7 points; everything else is within 7 points. At $100 vs $333, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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