ProXR Signature 13 vs Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16

The verdict

Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is twist weight: Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 scores 92 against 59 for ProXR Signature 13 — a 33-point gap. They are effectively level on control, spin, so those traits should not decide the purchase. ProXR Signature 13 is $262.99 cheaper at $70.

• Twist weight

  Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads by 33 points (92 vs 59).

• Sweet spot

  Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads by 20 points (89 vs 69).

• Stability

  Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads by 19 points (92 vs 73).

• Forgiveness

  Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads by 18 points (88 vs 70).

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.

Which one should you buy?

ProXR Signature 13 vs Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 FAQ

Which is better, the ProXR Signature 13 or the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16?

Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (87.1 vs 77.2), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — twist weight — Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads by 33 points.

Which one is faster at the kitchen line?

ProXR Signature 13, at 111 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 ProXR Signature 13 or the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16?

Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 scores 95 for power against 84 for ProXR Signature 13. 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 83. 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 90 for the 3K Carbon Fiber Weave with Grit Finish face on ProXR Signature 13. In practice a 1-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.

Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?

Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16, with the higher forgiveness score (88 vs 70). Its 7.2 twist weight against 5.9 is what drives it — higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle.

Is the price difference worth it?

ProXR Signature 13 costs $70, $262.99 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?

ProXR Signature 13: 13 mm Honeycomb Polypropylene Core with a 3K Carbon Fiber Weave with Grit Finish 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?

ProXR Signature 13, at 6 in of handle against 5.8 in. Anything under 5.25 in forces you to choke the bottom hand onto the face bevel, which ProXR Signature 13 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. ProXR Signature 13 rewards a repeatable swing and can feel less stable before that.

Which is lighter in the hand?

ProXR Signature 13 at 8.2 oz against 8.25 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (111 vs 118) is what you feel mid-rally.

Is it worth upgrading from the ProXR Signature 13 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 33 points; everything else is within 20 points. At $70 vs $332.99, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.

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