ProKennex Kinetic Pro Flight 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
ProKennex Kinetic Pro Flight wins this matchup for most players: it takes control, hand speed and value on Paddle DNA against the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16, which costs $332.99.
Power
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16
95 vs 72
Spin
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16
91 vs 86
Control
90 vs 84
Forgiveness
Too close to call
88 vs 88
Hand speed
103 vs 118 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
$200 at IQ 83.5 vs $332.99 at IQ 87.1
Overall pick: ProKennex Kinetic Pro Flight · $200 · IQ 83.5
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 72Power95
- 90Control84
- 86Spin91
- 88Forgiveness88
- 88Sweet spot89
- 78Stability92
- 92Maneuverability66
- 74Pop90
- 90Touch80
- 86Consistency85
- 52Swing weight82
- 74Twist weight92
- 60Launch angle58
- 64Plow through93
- 90Softness72
ProKennex Kinetic Pro Flight 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 | ProKennex Kinetic Pro Flight | Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $200 — better | $332.99 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 83.5 | 87.1 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 7.5 | 8.25 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 14 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 103 | 118 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6 | 7.2 — better |
| Shape | standard | elongated |
| Face length(in) | 15.5 | 16.5 |
| Face width(in) | 7.6 | 7.45 |
| Handle length(in) | 5 | 5.8 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Carbon with Diamond Frost texture | Multistrata T700 carbon with InfiniGrit |
| Core material | Cloud Cell poly honeycomb with Kinetic mass system | BoomCore PureFoam with EVA Power Ring |
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 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 52 for ProKennex Kinetic Pro Flight — a 30-point gap. They are effectively level on launch angle, sweet spot, consistency, so those traits should not decide the purchase. ProKennex Kinetic Pro Flight is $132.99 cheaper at $200.
Swing weight
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads by 30 points (82 vs 52).
Plow through
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads by 29 points (93 vs 64).
Maneuverability
ProKennex Kinetic Pro Flight leads by 26 points (92 vs 66).
Power
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads by 23 points (95 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 a narrow pick at this level — twist weight 92 vs 74, stability 92 vs 78, 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
ProKennex Kinetic Pro Flight
ProKennex Kinetic Pro Flight is a narrow pick at this level — maneuverability 92 vs 66, 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 Boomstik Elongated 16
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 is the clearer pick at this level — plow through 93 vs 64, power 95 vs 72, spin 91 vs 86. Swing weight 118 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 72. 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
Which one should you buy?
ProKennex Kinetic Pro Flight
Take ProKennex Kinetic Pro Flight if you want maneuverability (+26), softness (+18), 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 Boomstik Elongated 16
Take Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 if you want swing weight (+30), plow through (+29), power (+23). 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 →ProKennex Kinetic Pro Flight vs Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the ProKennex Kinetic Pro Flight or the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16?
- Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (87.1 vs 83.5), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — swing weight — Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads by 30 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- ProKennex Kinetic Pro Flight, at 103 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 ProKennex Kinetic Pro Flight or the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16?
- Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 scores 95 for power against 72 for ProKennex Kinetic Pro Flight. 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?
- 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 Boomstik Elongated 16 scores 91 for spin off its Multistrata T700 carbon with InfiniGrit face, against 86 for the Carbon with Diamond Frost texture face on ProKennex Kinetic Pro Flight. In practice a 5-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 88 on forgiveness despite twist weights of 6 and 7.2.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- ProKennex Kinetic Pro Flight costs $200, $132.99 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?
- 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 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?
- 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 Boomstik Elongated 16 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 8.25 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (103 vs 118) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the ProKennex Kinetic Pro Flight 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 30 points; everything else is within 29 points. At $200 vs $332.99, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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