ONIX Evoke Premier 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 power, spin and forgiveness on Paddle DNA against the ONIX Evoke Premier, which costs $180.
Power
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16
95 vs 83
Spin
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16
91 vs 78
Control
Too close to call
84 vs 84
Forgiveness
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16
88 vs 84
Hand speed
113 vs 118 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
$180 at IQ 81.7 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
- 83Power95
- 84Control84
- 78Spin91
- 84Forgiveness88
- 85Sweet spot89
- 83Stability92
- 76Maneuverability66
- 82Pop90
- 80Touch80
- 82Consistency85
- 68Swing weight82
- 80Twist weight92
- 60Launch angle58
- 78Plow through93
- 78Softness72
ONIX Evoke Premier 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 | ONIX Evoke Premier | Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $180 — better | $332.99 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 81.7 | 87.1 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8.2 | 8.25 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 113 | 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 | Textured carbon | Multistrata T700 carbon with InfiniGrit |
| Core material | Precision polymer | BoomCore PureFoam with EVA Power Ring |
ONIX Evoke Premier verdict
An underrated standard-shape all-rounder. It rewards players who make clean contact in the middle of the face and does nothing badly.
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 plow through: Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 scores 93 against 78 for ONIX Evoke Premier — a 15-point gap. They are effectively level on consistency, launch angle, control, so those traits should not decide the purchase. ONIX Evoke Premier is $152.99 cheaper at $180.
Plow through
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads by 15 points (93 vs 78).
Swing weight
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads by 14 points (82 vs 68).
Spin
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads by 13 points (91 vs 78).
Power
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads by 12 points (95 vs 83).
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 80, stability 92 vs 83, forgiveness 88 vs 84. Twist weight 7.2 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Twist weight
- Stability
- Forgiveness
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 — spin 91 vs 78, power 95 vs 83, forgiveness 88 vs 84. At 118 kg·cm² swing weight it stays quick enough for hands battles.
- Spin
- Power
- Forgiveness
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 is the clearer pick at this level — spin 91 vs 78, power 95 vs 83, plow through 93 vs 78. Swing weight 118 kg·cm² is what carries that through contact.
- Spin
- Power
- Plow through
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (80 vs 80 on the weighted index). Take ONIX Evoke Premier and keep the $152.99.
- Softness
Which one should you buy?
ONIX Evoke Premier
Take ONIX Evoke Premier if you want maneuverability (+10), softness (+6). Its swing weight of 113 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the ONIX Evoke Premier review →Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16
Take Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 if you want plow through (+15), swing weight (+14), spin (+13). 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 vs Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the ONIX Evoke Premier or the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16?
- Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (87.1 vs 81.7), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — plow through — Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads by 15 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- ONIX Evoke Premier, at 113 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 or the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16?
- Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 scores 95 for power against 83 for ONIX Evoke Premier. 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?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both score 84 for control.
- 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 78 for the Textured carbon face on ONIX Evoke Premier. In practice a 13-point gap is noticeable on third-shot drives.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16, with the higher forgiveness score (88 vs 84). Its 7.2 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?
- ONIX Evoke Premier 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: 16 mm Precision polymer core with a Textured carbon 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. ONIX Evoke Premier rewards a repeatable swing and can feel less stable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- ONIX Evoke Premier at 8.2 oz against 8.25 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (113 vs 118) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the ONIX Evoke Premier to the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads on plow through by 15 points; everything else is within 14 points. At $180 vs $332.99, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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