ProXR Signature 13 vs Selkirk Omni Elongated 16
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. Selkirk Omni 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 Omni Elongated 16 edges it on the overall Paddle IQ score (79.7 vs 77.2), but the two split the scored categories — pick on the one trait you care about most.
Power
Too close to call
87 vs 84
Spin
90 vs 76
Control
89 vs 83
Forgiveness
80 vs 70
Hand speed
Too close to call
111 vs 112 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
$70 at IQ 77.2 vs $300 at IQ 79.7
Overall pick: Selkirk Omni Elongated 16 · $300 · IQ 79.7
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 84Power87
- 83Control89
- 90Spin76
- 70Forgiveness80
- 69Sweet spot79
- 73Stability73
- 78Maneuverability76
- 78Pop75
- 85Touch92
- 75Consistency81
- 68Swing weight69
- 59Twist weight59
- 51Launch angle50
- 77Plow through79
- 83Softness84
ProXR Signature 13 vs Selkirk Omni Elongated 16 specs
Every spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.
| Spec | ProXR Signature 13 | Selkirk Omni Elongated 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $70 — better | $300 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 77.2 | 79.7 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8.2 | 8.25 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 13 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 111 | 112 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Shape | elongated | elongated |
| Face length(in) | 16.5 | 16.5 |
| Face width(in) | 7.5 | 7.45 |
| Handle length(in) | 6 | 5.8 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | 3K Carbon Fiber Weave with Grit Finish | InfiniGrit® Durable Spin Texture |
| Core material | Honeycomb Polypropylene Core | ReactCore™ (PureFoam™ + Double-Ring Technology) |
ProXR Signature 13 verdict
The thin-core ProXR. Same angled handle, 13 mm core, noticeably more pop and faster hands than the 16 mm at the same price.
Selkirk Omni Elongated 16 verdict
ReactCore's foam-and-ring build makes the elongated Omni unusually stable for its 16.5 in length, and the 5.8 in handle is the longest in the database.
The verdict
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is spin: ProXR Signature 13 scores 90 against 76 for Selkirk Omni Elongated 16 — a 14-point gap. They are effectively level on power, pop, maneuverability, so those traits should not decide the purchase. ProXR Signature 13 is $230 cheaper at $70.
Spin
ProXR Signature 13 leads by 14 points (90 vs 76).
Forgiveness
Selkirk Omni Elongated 16 leads by 10 points (80 vs 70).
Sweet spot
Selkirk Omni Elongated 16 leads by 10 points (79 vs 69).
Touch
Selkirk Omni Elongated 16 leads by 7 points (92 vs 85).
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 Omni Elongated 16
Selkirk Omni Elongated 16 is the clearer pick at this level — forgiveness 80 vs 70, sweet spot 79 vs 69, consistency 81 vs 75. Twist weight 5.9 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Forgiveness
- Sweet spot
- Consistency
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (81.3 vs 82.7 on the weighted index). Take ProXR Signature 13 and keep the $230.
- Forgiveness
- Control
- Touch
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (83.4 vs 83.1 on the weighted index). Take ProXR Signature 13 and keep the $230.
- Spin
- Maneuverability
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Selkirk Omni Elongated 16
Selkirk Omni Elongated 16 is a narrow pick at this level — forgiveness 80 vs 70, softness 84 vs 83. Its 16 mm ReactCore™ (PureFoam™ + Double-Ring Technology) core at 8.25 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Forgiveness
- Softness
Which one should you buy?
ProXR Signature 13
Take ProXR Signature 13 if you want spin (+14). Its swing weight of 111 kg·cm² and 13 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the ProXR Signature 13 review →Selkirk Omni Elongated 16
Take Selkirk Omni Elongated 16 if you want forgiveness (+10), sweet spot (+10), touch (+7). Its swing weight of 112 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Selkirk Omni Elongated 16 review →ProXR Signature 13 vs Selkirk Omni Elongated 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the ProXR Signature 13 or the Selkirk Omni Elongated 16?
- Selkirk Omni Elongated 16 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (79.7 vs 77.2), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — spin — ProXR Signature 13 leads by 14 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- ProXR Signature 13, at 111 kg·cm² swing weight against 112 for Selkirk Omni 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 Omni Elongated 16?
- Selkirk Omni Elongated 16 scores 87 for power against 84 for ProXR Signature 13. That comes from a 16 mm ReactCore™ (PureFoam™ + Double-Ring Technology) core swinging at 112 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- Selkirk Omni Elongated 16 at 89 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?
- ProXR Signature 13 scores 90 for spin off its 3K Carbon Fiber Weave with Grit Finish face, against 76 for the InfiniGrit® Durable Spin Texture face on Selkirk Omni Elongated 16. In practice a 14-point gap is noticeable on third-shot drives.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Selkirk Omni Elongated 16, with the higher forgiveness score (80 vs 70). Twist weight is identical at 5.9, so the gap comes from sweet-spot size and face stability rather than resistance to twisting.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- ProXR Signature 13 costs $70, $230 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 Omni Elongated 16: 16 mm ReactCore™ (PureFoam™ + Double-Ring Technology) core with an InfiniGrit® Durable Spin Texture 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 Omni Elongated 16 is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 80 and sweet spot 79 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 112) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the ProXR Signature 13 to the Selkirk Omni Elongated 16?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. ProXR Signature 13 leads on spin by 14 points; everything else is within 10 points. At $70 vs $300, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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