ONIX Evoke Premier Pro vs Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16
Both paddles measured on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA test. 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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Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 85Power95
- 82Control84
- 84Spin91
- 80Forgiveness88
- 82Sweet spot89
- 80Stability92
- 74Maneuverability66
- 84Pop90
- 78Touch80
- 80Consistency85
- 72Swing weight82
- 74Twist weight92
- 56Launch angle58
- 84Plow through93
- 70Softness72
ONIX Evoke Premier Pro vs Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 specs
Every measured spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.
| Spec | ONIX Evoke Premier Pro | Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $180 — better | $332.99 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 80.6 | 87.1 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8.2 | 8.25 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 112 | 118 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.4 | 7.2 — better |
| Shape | standard | elongated |
| Face length(in) | 15.9 | 16.5 |
| Face width(in) | 8 | 7.45 |
| Handle length(in) | 5 | 5.8 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Raw carbon fiber with Atomic 13 grit | Multistrata T700 carbon with InfiniGrit |
| Core material | Thermoformed polypropylene | BoomCore PureFoam with EVA Power Ring |
ONIX Evoke Premier Pro verdict
Onix finally thermoformed the Evoke. It hits noticeably harder than the standard Premier while keeping the wide standard shape that made the original forgiving.
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 verdict
The highest measured power 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
Measured on the same 15-trait test, the clearest separation is twist weight: Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 scores 92 against 74 for ONIX Evoke Premier Pro — a 18-point gap. They are effectively level on control, touch, launch angle, so those traits should not decide the purchase. ONIX Evoke Premier Pro is $152.99 cheaper at $180.
Twist weight
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads by 18 points (92 vs 74).
Stability
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads by 12 points (92 vs 80).
Power
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads by 10 points (95 vs 85).
Swing weight
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads by 10 points (82 vs 72).
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 74, forgiveness 88 vs 80, stability 92 vs 80. Twist weight 7.2 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Twist weight
- Forgiveness
- Stability
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 — power 95 vs 85, spin 91 vs 84, forgiveness 88 vs 80. At 118 kg·cm² swing weight it stays quick enough for hands battles.
- Power
- Spin
- Forgiveness
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 — power 95 vs 85, plow through 93 vs 84, spin 91 vs 84. Swing weight 118 kg·cm² is what carries that through contact.
- Power
- Plow through
- Spin
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 — twist weight 92 vs 74, forgiveness 88 vs 80, softness 72 vs 70. Its 16 mm BoomCore PureFoam with EVA Power Ring core at 8.25 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Twist weight
- Forgiveness
- Softness
Which one should you buy?
ONIX Evoke Premier Pro
Take ONIX Evoke Premier Pro if you want maneuverability (+8). Its swing weight of 112 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the ONIX Evoke Premier Pro review →Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16
Take Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 if you want twist weight (+18), stability (+12), power (+10). 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 →ONIX Evoke Premier Pro vs Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the ONIX Evoke Premier Pro or the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16?
- Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (87.1 vs 80.6), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — twist weight — Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads by 18 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- ONIX Evoke Premier Pro, at 112 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 ONIX Evoke Premier Pro or the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16?
- Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 measures 95 on power against 85 for ONIX Evoke Premier Pro. 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 82. 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 84 for the Raw carbon fiber with Atomic 13 grit face on ONIX Evoke Premier Pro. In practice a 7-point gap is noticeable on third-shot drives.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16, with 7.2 twist weight against 6.4. Higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle, and Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 carries the higher forgiveness score (88) as a result.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- ONIX Evoke Premier Pro costs $180, $152.99 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?
- ONIX Evoke Premier Pro: 16 mm Thermoformed polypropylene core with a Raw carbon fiber with Atomic 13 grit 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 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. Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 rewards a repeatable swing and can feel unstable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- ONIX Evoke Premier Pro at 8.2 oz against 8.25 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (112 vs 118) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the ONIX Evoke Premier Pro to the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads on twist weight by 18 points; everything else is within 12 points. At $180 vs $332.99, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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