Legacy Pickleball Pro XS 16 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
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 wins this matchup for most players: it takes control and forgiveness on Paddle DNA against the Legacy Pickleball Pro XS 16, which costs $230.
Power
Too close to call
95 vs 92
Spin
Too close to call
91 vs 90
Control
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16
84 vs 80
Forgiveness
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16
88 vs 78
Hand speed
Too close to call
118 vs 120 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
$230 at IQ 82.8 vs $332.99 at IQ 87.1
Overall pick: Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 · $332.99 · IQ 87.1
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 92Power95
- 80Control84
- 90Spin91
- 78Forgiveness88
- 80Sweet spot89
- 88Stability92
- 68Maneuverability66
- 88Pop90
- 76Touch80
- 80Consistency85
- 82Swing weight82
- 88Twist weight92
- 56Launch angle58
- 90Plow through93
- 62Softness72
Legacy Pickleball Pro XS 16 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 | Legacy Pickleball Pro XS 16 | Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $230 — better | $332.99 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 82.8 | 87.1 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8.4 | 8.25 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 120 | 118 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 7.2 | 7.2 |
| Shape | elongated | elongated |
| Face length(in) | 16.5 | 16.5 |
| Face width(in) | 7.5 | 7.45 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.5 | 5.8 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Raw carbon fiber | Multistrata T700 carbon with InfiniGrit |
| Core material | Thermoformed unibody with injected foam walls | BoomCore PureFoam with EVA Power Ring |
Legacy Pickleball Pro XS 16 verdict
A full foam-wall unibody aimed squarely at the JOOLA and CRBN flagships. Twist weight 88 and plow-through 90 are flagship numbers; the 120 swing weight is the tax you pay for them.
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 forgiveness: Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 scores 88 against 78 for Legacy Pickleball Pro XS 16 — a 10-point gap. They are effectively level on power, plow through, maneuverability, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Legacy Pickleball Pro XS 16 is $102.99000000000001 cheaper at $230.
Forgiveness
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads by 10 points (88 vs 78).
Softness
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads by 10 points (72 vs 62).
Sweet spot
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads by 9 points (89 vs 80).
Consistency
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads by 5 points (85 vs 80).
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 — forgiveness 88 vs 78, sweet spot 89 vs 80, consistency 85 vs 80. Twist weight 7.2 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Forgiveness
- Sweet spot
- Consistency
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 is a narrow pick at this level — forgiveness 88 vs 78, control 84 vs 80, touch 80 vs 76. At 118 kg·cm² swing weight it stays quick enough for hands battles.
- Forgiveness
- Control
- Touch
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 is a narrow pick at this level — touch 80 vs 76, power 95 vs 92, plow through 93 vs 90. Swing weight 118 kg·cm² is what carries that through contact.
- Touch
- Power
- Plow through
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 is the clearer pick at this level — softness 72 vs 62, forgiveness 88 vs 78, twist weight 92 vs 88. Its 16 mm BoomCore PureFoam with EVA Power Ring core at 8.25 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Softness
- Forgiveness
- Twist weight
Which one should you buy?
Legacy Pickleball Pro XS 16
Take Legacy Pickleball Pro XS 16 if you prefer a 5.5 in handle and a 16 mm Thermoformed unibody with injected foam walls core — it gives up nothing measurable to Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16.
Read the Legacy Pickleball Pro XS 16 review →Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16
Take Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 if you want forgiveness (+10), softness (+10), sweet spot (+9). 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 →Legacy Pickleball Pro XS 16 vs Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the Legacy Pickleball Pro XS 16 or the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16?
- Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (87.1 vs 82.8), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — forgiveness — Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads by 10 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16, at 118 kg·cm² swing weight against 120 for Legacy Pickleball Pro XS 16. Lower swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the Legacy Pickleball Pro XS 16 or the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16?
- Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 scores 95 for power against 92 for Legacy Pickleball Pro XS 16. 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?
- Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 at 84 versus 80. 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 Boomstik Elongated 16 scores 91 for spin off its Multistrata T700 carbon with InfiniGrit face, against 90 for the Raw carbon fiber face on Legacy Pickleball Pro XS 16. 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 78). Twist weight is identical at 7.2, so the gap comes from sweet-spot size and face stability rather than resistance to twisting.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- Legacy Pickleball Pro XS 16 costs $230, $102.99000000000001 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?
- Legacy Pickleball Pro XS 16: 16 mm Thermoformed unibody with injected foam walls core with a Raw carbon fiber 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 5.5 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. Legacy Pickleball Pro XS 16 rewards a repeatable swing and can feel less stable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 at 8.25 oz against 8.4 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (118 vs 120) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Legacy Pickleball Pro XS 16 to the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads on forgiveness by 10 points; everything else is within 10 points. At $230 vs $332.99, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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