ProXR Signature 16 vs Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16
Both paddles measured on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA test. 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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Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 78Power95
- 91Control84
- 90Spin91
- 75Forgiveness88
- 73Sweet spot89
- 76Stability92
- 73Maneuverability66
- 70Pop90
- 92Touch80
- 81Consistency85
- 71Swing weight82
- 62Twist weight92
- 46Launch angle58
- 82Plow through93
- 90Softness72
Specs
| $70 | Price | $332.99 |
|---|---|---|
| 16 mm | Core | 16 mm |
| 8.4 oz | Weight | 8.25 oz |
| 113 | Swing weight | 118 |
| 6 | Twist weight | 7.2 |
| elongated | Shape | elongated |
| Carbon Fiber | Surface | Multistrata T700 carbon with InfiniGrit |
| 6 in | Handle | 5.8 in |
ProXR Signature 16 verdict
ProXR's angled handle geometry is the point here: it sets the wrist in a neutral position, and the 16 mm core keeps launch low enough to make the ergonomics usable at speed.
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 verdict
The highest measured power 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
Measured on the same 15-trait test, the clearest separation is twist weight: Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 scores 92 against 62 for ProXR Signature 16 — a 30-point gap. They are effectively level on spin, so those traits should not decide the purchase. ProXR Signature 16 is $262.99 cheaper at $70.
Twist weight
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads by 30 points (92 vs 62).
Pop
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads by 20 points (90 vs 70).
Softness
ProXR Signature 16 leads by 18 points (90 vs 72).
Power
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads by 17 points (95 vs 78).
Which one should you buy?
ProXR Signature 16
Take ProXR Signature 16 if you want softness (+18), touch (+12), control (+7). Its swing weight of 113 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the ProXR Signature 16 review →Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16
Take Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 if you want twist weight (+30), pop (+20), power (+17). 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 →ProXR Signature 16 vs Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the ProXR Signature 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 79.7), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — twist weight — Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads by 30 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- ProXR Signature 16, at 113 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 16 or the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16?
- Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 measures 95 on power against 78 for ProXR Signature 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?
- ProXR Signature 16 at 91 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 90 for the Carbon Fiber face on ProXR Signature 16. 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 7.2 twist weight against 6. Higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle, and Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 carries the higher forgiveness score (88) as a result.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- ProXR Signature 16 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 16: 16 mm Honeycomb Polypropylene core with a 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?
- ProXR Signature 16, 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 16 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. Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 rewards a repeatable swing and can feel unstable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 at 8.25 oz against 8.4 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (118 vs 113) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the ProXR Signature 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 twist weight by 30 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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