ONIX Evoke Pro Carbon 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 edges it on the overall Paddle IQ score (87.1 vs 84.2), but the two split the scored categories — pick on the one trait you care about most.
Power
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16
95 vs 82
Spin
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16
91 vs 84
Control
Too close to call
86 vs 84
Forgiveness
Too close to call
88 vs 88
Hand speed
109 vs 118 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
$150 at IQ 84.2 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
- 82Power95
- 86Control84
- 84Spin91
- 88Forgiveness88
- 88Sweet spot89
- 84Stability92
- 78Maneuverability66
- 78Pop90
- 84Touch80
- 86Consistency85
- 68Swing weight82
- 82Twist weight92
- 52Launch angle58
- 80Plow through93
- 80Softness72
ONIX Evoke Pro Carbon 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 | ONIX Evoke Pro Carbon 16 | Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $150 — better | $332.99 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 84.2 | 87.1 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8 | 8.25 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 109 | 118 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.7 | 7.2 — better |
| Shape | standard | elongated |
| Face length(in) | 16 | 16.5 |
| Face width(in) | 7.9 | 7.45 |
| Handle length(in) | 5 | 5.8 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Raw carbon fiber | Multistrata T700 carbon with InfiniGrit |
| Core material | Polypropylene honeycomb | BoomCore PureFoam with EVA Power Ring |
ONIX Evoke Pro Carbon 16 verdict
Onix finally ships a raw-carbon face. Forgiveness 88 and sweet spot 88 in a standard shape make it one of the safest $150 paddles on the market.
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 swing weight: Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 scores 82 against 68 for ONIX Evoke Pro Carbon 16 — a 14-point gap. They are effectively level on control, sweet spot, consistency, so those traits should not decide the purchase. ONIX Evoke Pro Carbon 16 is $182.99 cheaper at $150.
Swing weight
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads by 14 points (82 vs 68).
Power
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads by 13 points (95 vs 82).
Plow through
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads by 13 points (93 vs 80).
Maneuverability
ONIX Evoke Pro Carbon 16 leads by 12 points (78 vs 66).
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 a narrow pick at this level — twist weight 92 vs 82, stability 92 vs 84, sweet spot 89 vs 88. Twist weight 7.2 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Twist weight
- Stability
- Sweet spot
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (83.7 vs 83.6 on the weighted index). Take ONIX Evoke Pro Carbon 16 and keep the $182.99.
- Maneuverability
- Touch
- Control
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 82, plow through 93 vs 80, 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
ONIX Evoke Pro Carbon 16
ONIX Evoke Pro Carbon 16 is a narrow pick at this level — softness 80 vs 72. Its 16 mm Polypropylene honeycomb core at 8 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Softness
Which one should you buy?
ONIX Evoke Pro Carbon 16
Take ONIX Evoke Pro Carbon 16 if you want maneuverability (+12), softness (+8), touch (+4). Its swing weight of 109 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the ONIX Evoke Pro Carbon 16 review →Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16
Take Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 if you want swing weight (+14), power (+13), plow through (+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 Pro Carbon 16 vs Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the ONIX Evoke Pro Carbon 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 84.2), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — swing weight — Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads by 14 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- ONIX Evoke Pro Carbon 16, at 109 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 Pro Carbon 16 or the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16?
- Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 scores 95 for power against 82 for ONIX Evoke Pro Carbon 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?
- ONIX Evoke Pro Carbon 16 at 86 versus 84. 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 face on ONIX Evoke Pro Carbon 16. In practice a 7-point gap is noticeable on third-shot drives.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both score 88 on forgiveness despite twist weights of 6.7 and 7.2.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- ONIX Evoke Pro Carbon 16 costs $150, $182.99 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 Pro Carbon 16: 16 mm Polypropylene honeycomb 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 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?
- ONIX Evoke Pro Carbon 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 Boomstik Elongated 16 rewards a repeatable swing and can feel less stable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- ONIX Evoke Pro Carbon 16 at 8 oz against 8.25 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (109 vs 118) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the ONIX Evoke Pro Carbon 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 swing weight by 14 points; everything else is within 13 points. At $150 vs $332.99, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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