ProKennex Kinetic Pro Flight 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
ProKennex Kinetic Pro Flight wins this matchup for most players: it takes control, forgiveness, hand speed and value on Paddle DNA against the Selkirk Labs Project 006, which costs $280.
Power
92 vs 72
Spin
Too close to call
87 vs 86
Control
90 vs 84
Forgiveness
88 vs 80
Hand speed
103 vs 124 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
$200 at IQ 83.5 vs $280 at IQ 83.7
Overall pick: ProKennex Kinetic Pro Flight · $200 · IQ 83.5
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 72Power92
- 90Control84
- 86Spin87
- 88Forgiveness80
- 88Sweet spot82
- 78Stability89
- 92Maneuverability65
- 74Pop90
- 90Touch80
- 86Consistency83
- 52Swing weight86
- 74Twist weight82
- 60Launch angle63
- 64Plow through92
- 90Softness74
ProKennex Kinetic Pro Flight 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 | ProKennex Kinetic Pro Flight | Selkirk Labs Project 006 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $200 — better | $280 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 83.5 | 83.7 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 7.5 | 8.5 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 14 | 14 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 103 | 124 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6 | 6.2 — better |
| Shape | standard | elongated |
| Face length(in) | 15.5 | 16.7 |
| Face width(in) | 7.6 | 7.4 |
| Handle length(in) | 5 | 5.75 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Carbon with Diamond Frost texture | Raw carbon with Air Dynamic throat |
| Core material | Cloud Cell poly honeycomb with Kinetic mass system | Thermoformed polymer |
ProKennex Kinetic Pro Flight verdict
The arm-comfort paddle. ProKennex's Kinetic mass system and the light 7.5 oz build make this the paddle we point players toward when elbow or shoulder pain is the limiting factor, not skill.
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 swing weight: Selkirk Labs Project 006 scores 86 against 52 for ProKennex Kinetic Pro Flight — a 34-point gap. They are effectively level on consistency, launch angle, spin, so those traits should not decide the purchase. ProKennex Kinetic Pro Flight is $80 cheaper at $200.
Swing weight
Selkirk Labs Project 006 leads by 34 points (86 vs 52).
Plow through
Selkirk Labs Project 006 leads by 28 points (92 vs 64).
Maneuverability
ProKennex Kinetic Pro Flight leads by 27 points (92 vs 65).
Power
Selkirk Labs Project 006 leads by 20 points (92 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
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (84.2 vs 82.9 on the weighted index). Take ProKennex Kinetic Pro Flight and keep the $80.
- Forgiveness
- Sweet spot
- Consistency
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
ProKennex Kinetic Pro Flight
ProKennex Kinetic Pro Flight is the clearer pick at this level — maneuverability 92 vs 65, touch 90 vs 80, control 90 vs 84. At 103 kg·cm² swing weight it stays quick enough for hands battles.
- Maneuverability
- Touch
- Control
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Selkirk Labs Project 006
Selkirk Labs Project 006 is a narrow pick at this level — plow through 92 vs 64, power 92 vs 72, spin 87 vs 86. Swing weight 124 kg·cm² is what carries that through contact.
- Plow through
- Power
- Spin
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
ProKennex Kinetic Pro Flight
ProKennex Kinetic Pro Flight is the clearer pick at this level — softness 90 vs 74, forgiveness 88 vs 80. Its 14 mm Cloud Cell poly honeycomb with Kinetic mass system core at 7.5 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Softness
- Forgiveness
Which one should you buy?
ProKennex Kinetic Pro Flight
Take ProKennex Kinetic Pro Flight if you want maneuverability (+27), softness (+16), touch (+10). Its swing weight of 103 kg·cm² and 14 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the ProKennex Kinetic Pro Flight review →Selkirk Labs Project 006
Take Selkirk Labs Project 006 if you want swing weight (+34), plow through (+28), power (+20). Its swing weight of 124 kg·cm² and 14 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Selkirk Labs Project 006 review →ProKennex Kinetic Pro Flight vs Selkirk Labs Project 006 FAQ
- Which is better, the ProKennex Kinetic Pro Flight or the Selkirk Labs Project 006?
- Selkirk Labs Project 006 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (83.7 vs 83.5), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — swing weight — Selkirk Labs Project 006 leads by 34 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- ProKennex Kinetic Pro Flight, at 103 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 ProKennex Kinetic Pro Flight or the Selkirk Labs Project 006?
- Selkirk Labs Project 006 scores 92 for power against 72 for ProKennex Kinetic Pro Flight. That comes from a 14 mm Thermoformed polymer core swinging at 124 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- ProKennex Kinetic Pro Flight at 90 versus 84. 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?
- Selkirk Labs Project 006 scores 87 for spin off its Raw carbon with Air Dynamic throat face, against 86 for the Carbon with Diamond Frost texture face on ProKennex Kinetic Pro Flight. In practice a 1-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- ProKennex Kinetic Pro Flight, with the higher forgiveness score (88 vs 80). Selkirk Labs Project 006 actually carries the higher twist weight (6.2 vs 6), but ProKennex Kinetic Pro Flight makes it back on sweet spot (88) and overall face stability.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- ProKennex Kinetic Pro Flight costs $200, $80 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?
- ProKennex Kinetic Pro Flight: 14 mm Cloud Cell poly honeycomb with Kinetic mass system core with a Carbon with Diamond Frost texture 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 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?
- ProKennex Kinetic Pro Flight 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 006 rewards a repeatable swing and can feel less stable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- ProKennex Kinetic Pro Flight at 7.5 oz against 8.5 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (103 vs 124) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the ProKennex Kinetic Pro Flight to the Selkirk Labs Project 006?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Selkirk Labs Project 006 leads on swing weight by 34 points; everything else is within 28 points. At $200 vs $280, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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