LUZZ Cannon XPP M1 Elongated 16mm vs Selkirk Labs Project 006
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. Selkirk Labs Project 006 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 006 edges it on the overall Paddle IQ score (83.7 vs 82.1), but the two split the scored categories — pick on the one trait you care about most.
Power
Too close to call
93 vs 92
Spin
Too close to call
88 vs 87
Control
84 vs 78
Forgiveness
Too close to call
80 vs 80
Hand speed
Too close to call
122 vs 124 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
LUZZ Cannon XPP M1 Elongated 16mm
$179 at IQ 82.1 vs $280 at IQ 83.7
Overall pick: Selkirk Labs Project 006 · $280 · IQ 83.7
Paddle DNA head-to-head
Estimated scores: the LUZZ Cannon XPP M1 Elongated 16mm Paddle DNA is our estimate from published specs, not a sourced profile.
- 93Power92
- 78Control84
- 88Spin87
- 80Forgiveness80
- 81Sweet spot82
- 84Stability89
- 68Maneuverability65
- 92Pop90
- 77Touch80
- 80Consistency83
- 82Swing weight86
- 80Twist weight82
- 61Launch angle63
- 91Plow through92
- 69Softness74
LUZZ Cannon XPP M1 Elongated 16mm vs Selkirk Labs Project 006 specs
Every spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.
| Spec | LUZZ Cannon XPP M1 Elongated 16mm | Selkirk Labs Project 006 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $179 — better | $280 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 82.1 | 83.7 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 7.93 | 8.5 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 14 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 122 | 124 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.3 — better | 6.2 |
| Shape | elongated | elongated |
| Face length(in) | 16.54 | 16.7 |
| Face width(in) | 7.48 | 7.4 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.52 | 5.75 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.13 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Carbon fiber with green silicon-carbide grit | Raw carbon with Air Dynamic throat |
| Core material | XPOP modified foam | Thermoformed polymer |
LUZZ Cannon XPP M1 Elongated 16mm verdict
A head-loaded offensive option with listed swing weight 122 ±3 despite a 7.93 oz average static weight. XPOP is designed for lively rebound; soft resets require touch. Estimated DNA is not proof of a measured power or spin win over Spitfire.
Selkirk Labs Project 006 verdict
Selkirk's limited-run Labs build is unapologetically a power paddle. Plow-through and pop lead the field; touch play asks for a deliberate slower swing.
The verdict
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is control: Selkirk Labs Project 006 scores 84 against 78 for LUZZ Cannon XPP M1 Elongated 16mm — a 6-point gap. They are effectively level on maneuverability, touch, consistency, so those traits should not decide the purchase. LUZZ Cannon XPP M1 Elongated 16mm is $101 cheaper at $179.
Control
Selkirk Labs Project 006 leads by 6 points (84 vs 78).
Stability
Selkirk Labs Project 006 leads by 5 points (89 vs 84).
Softness
Selkirk Labs Project 006 leads by 5 points (74 vs 69).
Swing weight
Selkirk Labs Project 006 leads by 4 points (86 vs 82).
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 006
Selkirk Labs Project 006 is a narrow pick at this level — stability 89 vs 84, consistency 83 vs 80, control 84 vs 78. Twist weight 6.2 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Stability
- Consistency
- Control
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (80.3 vs 81.1 on the weighted index). Take LUZZ Cannon XPP M1 Elongated 16mm and keep the $101.
- Control
- Touch
- Consistency
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (84 vs 84.6 on the weighted index). Take LUZZ Cannon XPP M1 Elongated 16mm and keep the $101.
- Control
- Touch
- Plow through
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Selkirk Labs Project 006
Selkirk Labs Project 006 is a narrow pick at this level — softness 74 vs 69, twist weight 82 vs 80. Its 14 mm Thermoformed polymer core at 8.5 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Softness
- Twist weight
Which one should you buy?
LUZZ Cannon XPP M1 Elongated 16mm
Take LUZZ Cannon XPP M1 Elongated 16mm if you prefer a 5.52 in handle and a 16 mm XPOP modified foam core — it gives up nothing measurable to Selkirk Labs Project 006.
Read the LUZZ Cannon XPP M1 Elongated 16mm review →Selkirk Labs Project 006
Take Selkirk Labs Project 006 if you want control (+6), stability (+5), softness (+5). Its swing weight of 124 kg·cm² and 14 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Selkirk Labs Project 006 review →Where to Buy
LUZZ Cannon XPP M1 Elongated 16mm
Selkirk Labs Project 006
LUZZ Cannon XPP M1 Elongated 16mm vs Selkirk Labs Project 006 FAQ
- Which is better, the LUZZ Cannon XPP M1 Elongated 16mm or the Selkirk Labs Project 006?
- Selkirk Labs Project 006 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (83.7 vs 82.1), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — control — Selkirk Labs Project 006 leads by 6 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- LUZZ Cannon XPP M1 Elongated 16mm, at 122 kg·cm² swing weight against 124 for Selkirk Labs Project 006. Lower swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the LUZZ Cannon XPP M1 Elongated 16mm or the Selkirk Labs Project 006?
- LUZZ Cannon XPP M1 Elongated 16mm scores 93 for power against 92 for Selkirk Labs Project 006. That comes from a 16 mm XPOP modified foam core swinging at 122 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- Selkirk Labs Project 006 at 84 versus 78. 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?
- LUZZ Cannon XPP M1 Elongated 16mm scores 88 for spin off its Carbon fiber with green silicon-carbide grit face, against 87 for the Raw carbon with Air Dynamic throat face on Selkirk Labs Project 006. In practice a 1-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both score 80 on forgiveness despite twist weights of 6.3 and 6.2.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- LUZZ Cannon XPP M1 Elongated 16mm costs $179, $101 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?
- LUZZ Cannon XPP M1 Elongated 16mm: 16 mm XPOP modified foam core with a Carbon fiber with green silicon-carbide grit face. Selkirk Labs Project 006: 14 mm Thermoformed polymer core with a Raw carbon with Air Dynamic throat face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Selkirk Labs Project 006, at 5.75 in of handle against 5.52 in. Anything under 5.25 in forces you to choke the bottom hand onto the face bevel, which Selkirk Labs Project 006 avoids.
- Which one is better for beginners?
- LUZZ Cannon XPP M1 Elongated 16mm is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 80 and sweet spot 81 mean fewer mishits while your contact point is still inconsistent. Selkirk Labs Project 006 rewards a repeatable swing and can feel less stable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- LUZZ Cannon XPP M1 Elongated 16mm at 7.93 oz against 8.5 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (122 vs 124) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the LUZZ Cannon XPP M1 Elongated 16mm to the Selkirk Labs Project 006?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Selkirk Labs Project 006 leads on control by 6 points; everything else is within 5 points. At $179 vs $280, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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