Ronbus Tenon vs Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. Ronbus Tenon takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Quick answer
Ronbus Tenon 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 88
Spin
Too close to call
91 vs 90
Control
91 vs 84
Forgiveness
Too close to call
88 vs 88
Hand speed
110 vs 118 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
$180 at IQ 87.8 vs $332.99 at IQ 87.1
Overall pick: Ronbus Tenon · $180 · IQ 87.8
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 88Power95
- 91Control84
- 90Spin91
- 88Forgiveness88
- 89Sweet spot89
- 88Stability92
- 78Maneuverability66
- 83Pop90
- 89Touch80
- 90Consistency85
- 72Swing weight82
- 86Twist weight92
- 54Launch angle58
- 82Plow through93
- 85Softness72
Ronbus Tenon 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 | Ronbus Tenon | Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $180 — better | $332.99 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 87.8 — better | 87.1 |
| Weight(oz) | 8 | 8.25 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 110 | 118 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.7 | 7.2 — better |
| Shape | hybrid | elongated |
| Face length(in) | 16.3 | 16.5 |
| Face width(in) | 7.6 | 7.45 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.5 | 5.8 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Raw T700 carbon | Multistrata T700 carbon with InfiniGrit |
| Core material | Foam-perimeter thermoformed polymer | BoomCore PureFoam with EVA Power Ring |
Ronbus Tenon verdict
Ronbus doing what Ronbus does: a flagship-tier build at a mid-tier price. The Tenon lands closest to the premium all-court paddles on scored traits while costing about $100 less.
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 softness: Ronbus Tenon scores 85 against 72 for Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 — a 13-point gap. They are effectively level on spin, forgiveness, sweet spot, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Ronbus Tenon is $152.99 cheaper at $180.
Softness
Ronbus Tenon leads by 13 points (85 vs 72).
Maneuverability
Ronbus Tenon leads by 12 points (78 vs 66).
Plow through
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads by 11 points (93 vs 82).
Swing weight
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads by 10 points (82 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
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (88.5 vs 88.7 on the weighted index). Take Ronbus Tenon and keep the $152.99.
- Twist weight
- Stability
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Ronbus Tenon
Ronbus Tenon is a narrow pick at this level — maneuverability 78 vs 66, control 91 vs 84, touch 89 vs 80. At 110 kg·cm² swing weight it stays quick enough for hands battles.
- Maneuverability
- Control
- Touch
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (86.7 vs 86.3 on the weighted index). Take Ronbus Tenon and keep the $152.99.
- Touch
- Maneuverability
- Control
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Ronbus Tenon
Ronbus Tenon is the clearer pick at this level — softness 85 vs 72. Its 16 mm Foam-perimeter thermoformed polymer core at 8 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Softness
Which one should you buy?
Ronbus Tenon
Take Ronbus Tenon if you want softness (+13), maneuverability (+12), touch (+9). Its swing weight of 110 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Ronbus Tenon review →Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16
Take Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 if you want plow through (+11), swing weight (+10), power (+7). 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 →Ronbus Tenon vs Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the Ronbus Tenon or the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16?
- Ronbus Tenon carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (87.8 vs 87.1), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — softness — Ronbus Tenon leads by 13 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Ronbus Tenon, at 110 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 Ronbus Tenon or the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16?
- Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 scores 95 for power against 88 for Ronbus Tenon. 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?
- Ronbus Tenon 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 Raw T700 carbon face on Ronbus Tenon. In practice a 1-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 6.7 and 7.2.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- Ronbus Tenon costs $180, $152.99 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?
- Ronbus Tenon: 16 mm Foam-perimeter thermoformed polymer core with a Raw T700 carbon 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 5.5 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?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Forgiveness (88) and sweet spot (89) are identical, so a developing player can start on either — decide on price and handle feel.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- Ronbus Tenon at 8 oz against 8.25 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (110 vs 118) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 to the Ronbus Tenon?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Ronbus Tenon leads on softness by 13 points; everything else is within 12 points. At $180 vs $332.99, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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