Rally Meister Wood 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
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 wins this matchup for most players: it takes power, spin, control and forgiveness on Paddle DNA against the Rally Meister Wood, which costs $11.
Power
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16
95 vs 60
Spin
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16
91 vs 20
Control
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16
84 vs 40
Forgiveness
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16
88 vs 45
Hand speed
Too close to call
118 vs 120 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
$11 at IQ 44.2 vs $332.99 at IQ 87.1
Overall pick: Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 · $332.99 · IQ 87.1
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 60Power95
- 40Control84
- 20Spin91
- 45Forgiveness88
- 40Sweet spot89
- 70Stability92
- 30Maneuverability66
- 50Pop90
- 30Touch80
- 45Consistency85
- 95Swing weight82
- 50Twist weight92
- 60Launch angle58
- 70Plow through93
- 10Softness72
Rally Meister Wood 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 | Rally Meister Wood | Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $11 — better | $332.99 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 44.2 | 87.1 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 10 | 8.25 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 7 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 120 | 118 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 5 | 7.2 — better |
| Shape | standard | elongated |
| Face length(in) | 15.5 | 16.5 |
| Face width(in) | 7 | 7.45 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.25 | 5.8 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Screen print over satin varnish | Multistrata T700 carbon with InfiniGrit |
| Core material | Seven-ply maple wood | BoomCore PureFoam with EVA Power Ring |
Rally Meister Wood verdict
A seven-ply maple paddle that exists for one reason: equipping a group for under $15 a head. It is heavy, harsh and spinless, and it is still the best wood paddle sold.
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 spin: Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 scores 91 against 20 for Rally Meister Wood — a 71-point gap. They are effectively level on launch angle, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Rally Meister Wood is $321.99 cheaper at $11.
Spin
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads by 71 points (91 vs 20).
Softness
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads by 62 points (72 vs 10).
Touch
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads by 50 points (80 vs 30).
Sweet spot
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads by 49 points (89 vs 40).
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 the clearer pick at this level — sweet spot 89 vs 40, forgiveness 88 vs 45, twist weight 92 vs 50. Twist weight 7.2 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Sweet spot
- Forgiveness
- Twist weight
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 is the clearer pick at this level — spin 91 vs 20, control 84 vs 40, touch 80 vs 30. At 118 kg·cm² swing weight it stays quick enough for hands battles.
- Spin
- Control
- Touch
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 — spin 91 vs 20, touch 80 vs 30, power 95 vs 60. Swing weight 118 kg·cm² is what carries that through contact.
- Spin
- Touch
- Power
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 is the clearer pick at this level — softness 72 vs 10, forgiveness 88 vs 45, twist weight 92 vs 50. Its 16 mm BoomCore PureFoam with EVA Power Ring core at 8.25 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Softness
- Forgiveness
- Twist weight
Which one should you buy?
Rally Meister Wood
Take Rally Meister Wood if you want swing weight (+13). Its swing weight of 120 kg·cm² and 7 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Rally Meister Wood review →Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16
Take Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 if you want spin (+71), softness (+62), touch (+50). 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 →Rally Meister Wood vs Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the Rally Meister Wood or the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16?
- Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (87.1 vs 44.2), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — spin — Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads by 71 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16, at 118 kg·cm² swing weight against 120 for Rally Meister Wood. Lower swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the Rally Meister Wood or the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16?
- Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 scores 95 for power against 60 for Rally Meister Wood. 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 40. 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 20 for the Screen print over satin varnish face on Rally Meister Wood. In practice a 71-point gap is noticeable on third-shot drives.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16, with the higher forgiveness score (88 vs 45). Its 7.2 twist weight against 5 is what drives it — higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- Rally Meister Wood costs $11, $321.99 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?
- Rally Meister Wood: 7 mm Seven-ply maple wood core with a Screen print over satin varnish 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 5.25 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?
- 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. Rally Meister Wood rewards a repeatable swing and can feel less stable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 at 8.25 oz against 10 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (118 vs 120) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Rally Meister Wood to the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads on spin by 71 points; everything else is within 62 points. At $11 vs $332.99, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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