JOOLA Vision CGS 16 vs Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. JOOLA Vision CGS 16 takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Quick answer
Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 wins this matchup for most players: it takes hand speed and value on Paddle DNA against the JOOLA Vision CGS 16, which costs $180.
Power
Too close to call
78 vs 77
Spin
Too close to call
90 vs 88
Control
Too close to call
90 vs 89
Forgiveness
88 vs 77
Hand speed
Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14
100 vs 107 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14
$130 at IQ 82 vs $180 at IQ 85.3
Overall pick: Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 · $130 · IQ 82
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 78Power77
- 90Control89
- 88Spin90
- 88Forgiveness77
- 88Sweet spot75
- 84Stability84
- 82Maneuverability92
- 74Pop76
- 88Touch88
- 90Consistency83
- 66Swing weight50
- 80Twist weight74
- 48Launch angle49
- 76Plow through64
- 84Softness85
JOOLA Vision CGS 16 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 Vision CGS 16 | Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $180 | $130 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 85.3 — better | 82 |
| Weight(oz) | 7.9 | 8.4 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 14 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 107 | 100 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.6 — better | 6.4 |
| Shape | standard | standard |
| Face length(in) | 16 | 15.9 |
| Face width(in) | 7.9 | 7.85 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.25 | 5.25 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Carbon grit surface | Florek Carbon Face with InfiniGrit |
| Core material | Propulsion polymer | Polypropylene Honeycomb with Patent Pending Titanium Mesh Layer System |
JOOLA Vision CGS 16 verdict
The friendliest paddle JOOLA sells. Standard shape, 107 swing weight and forgiveness 88 make it the natural first premium paddle for a 3.0 player.
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 swing weight: JOOLA Vision CGS 16 scores 66 against 50 for Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 — a 16-point gap. They are effectively level on spin, pop, power, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 is $50 cheaper at $130.
Swing weight
JOOLA Vision CGS 16 leads by 16 points (66 vs 50).
Sweet spot
JOOLA Vision CGS 16 leads by 13 points (88 vs 75).
Plow through
JOOLA Vision CGS 16 leads by 12 points (76 vs 64).
Forgiveness
JOOLA Vision CGS 16 leads by 11 points (88 vs 77).
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 Vision CGS 16
JOOLA Vision CGS 16 is the clearer pick at this level — sweet spot 88 vs 75, forgiveness 88 vs 77, consistency 90 vs 83. Twist weight 6.6 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Sweet spot
- Forgiveness
- Consistency
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (86.2 vs 85.9 on the weighted index). Take Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 and keep the $50.
- Forgiveness
- Consistency
- Control
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (83.4 vs 82.8 on the weighted index). Take Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 and keep the $50.
- Plow through
- Power
- Control
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
JOOLA Vision CGS 16
JOOLA Vision CGS 16 is a narrow pick at this level — forgiveness 88 vs 77, twist weight 80 vs 74. Its 16 mm Propulsion polymer core at 7.9 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Forgiveness
- Twist weight
Which one should you buy?
JOOLA Vision CGS 16
Take JOOLA Vision CGS 16 if you want swing weight (+16), sweet spot (+13), plow through (+12). Its swing weight of 107 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the JOOLA Vision CGS 16 review →Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14
Take Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 if you want maneuverability (+10). 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 Vision CGS 16 vs Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 FAQ
- Which is better, the JOOLA Vision CGS 16 or the Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14?
- JOOLA Vision CGS 16 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (85.3 vs 82), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — swing weight — JOOLA Vision CGS 16 leads by 16 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14, at 100 kg·cm² swing weight against 107 for JOOLA Vision CGS 16. Lower swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the JOOLA Vision CGS 16 or the Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14?
- JOOLA Vision CGS 16 scores 78 for power against 77 for Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14. That comes from a 16 mm Propulsion polymer core swinging at 107 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- JOOLA Vision CGS 16 at 90 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?
- Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 scores 90 for spin off its Florek Carbon Face with InfiniGrit face, against 88 for the Carbon grit surface on JOOLA Vision CGS 16. In practice a 2-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- JOOLA Vision CGS 16, with the higher forgiveness score (88 vs 77). Its 6.6 twist weight against 6.4 is what drives it — higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 costs $130, $50 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 Vision CGS 16: 16 mm Propulsion polymer core with a Carbon grit surface. 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.
- 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 Vision CGS 16 is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 88 and sweet spot 88 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 Vision CGS 16 at 7.9 oz against 8.4 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (107 vs 100) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 to the JOOLA Vision CGS 16?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. JOOLA Vision CGS 16 leads on swing weight by 16 points; everything else is within 13 points. At $180 vs $130, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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