Selkirk Labs Project 006 vs Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14
The two Labs releases people cross-shop before committing to a limited run. Both paddles measured on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA test. Selkirk Labs Project 006 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
- 92Power77
- 84Control89
- 87Spin90
- 80Forgiveness77
- 82Sweet spot75
- 89Stability84
- 65Maneuverability92
- 90Pop76
- 80Touch88
- 83Consistency83
- 86Swing weight50
- 82Twist weight74
- 63Launch angle49
- 92Plow through64
- 74Softness85
Selkirk Labs Project 006 vs Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 specs
Every measured spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.
| Spec | Selkirk Labs Project 006 | Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $280 | $130 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 83.7 — better | 82 |
| Weight(oz) | 8.5 | 8.4 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 14 | 14 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 124 | 100 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.2 | 6.4 — better |
| Shape | elongated | standard |
| Face length(in) | 16.7 | 15.9 |
| Face width(in) | 7.4 | 7.85 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.75 | 5.25 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Raw carbon with Air Dynamic throat | Florek Carbon Face with InfiniGrit |
| Core material | Thermoformed polymer | Polypropylene Honeycomb with Patent Pending Titanium Mesh Layer System |
Selkirk Labs Project 006 verdict
Selkirk's limited-run Labs build is unapologetically a power paddle. Plow-through and pop lead the field; touch play asks for a deliberate slower swing.
Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 verdict
A titanium mesh layer under the Florek carbon face gives the 007 Epic a firmer, louder response than the rest of the Labs line, and it sells for a third of Boomstik money.
The verdict
Measured on the same 15-trait test, the clearest separation is swing weight: Selkirk Labs Project 006 scores 86 against 50 for Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 — a 36-point gap. They are effectively level on spin, forgiveness, consistency, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 is $150 cheaper at $130.
Swing weight
Selkirk Labs Project 006 leads by 36 points (86 vs 50).
Plow through
Selkirk Labs Project 006 leads by 28 points (92 vs 64).
Maneuverability
Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 leads by 27 points (92 vs 65).
Power
Selkirk Labs Project 006 leads by 15 points (92 vs 77).
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 006
Selkirk Labs Project 006 is a narrow pick at this level — sweet spot 82 vs 75, twist weight 82 vs 74, stability 89 vs 84. Twist weight 6.2 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Sweet spot
- Twist weight
- Stability
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14
Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 is a narrow pick at this level — maneuverability 92 vs 65, touch 88 vs 80, control 89 vs 84. At 100 kg·cm² swing weight it stays quick enough for hands battles.
- Maneuverability
- Touch
- Control
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (82.8 vs 84.6 on the weighted index). Take Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 and keep the $150.
- Plow through
- Power
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14
Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 is a narrow pick at this level — softness 85 vs 74. Its 14 mm Polypropylene Honeycomb with Patent Pending Titanium Mesh Layer System core at 8.4 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Softness
Which one should you buy?
Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14
Take Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 if you want maneuverability (+27), softness (+11), touch (+8). Its swing weight of 100 kg·cm² and 14 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 review →Selkirk Labs Project 006
Take Selkirk Labs Project 006 if you want swing weight (+36), plow through (+28), power (+15). Its swing weight of 124 kg·cm² and 14 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Selkirk Labs Project 006 review →Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 vs Selkirk Labs Project 006 FAQ
- Which is better, the Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 or the Selkirk Labs Project 006?
- Selkirk Labs Project 006 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (83.7 vs 82), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — swing weight — Selkirk Labs Project 006 leads by 36 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14, at 100 kg·cm² swing weight against 124 for Selkirk Labs Project 006. Lower swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 or the Selkirk Labs Project 006?
- Selkirk Labs Project 006 measures 92 on power against 77 for Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14. That comes from a 14 mm Thermoformed polymer core swinging at 124 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 at 89 versus 84. Its 14 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 007 Epic 14 scores 90 for spin off its Florek Carbon Face with InfiniGrit face, against 87 for the Raw carbon with Air Dynamic throat face on Selkirk Labs Project 006. In practice a 3-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14, with 6.4 twist weight against 6.2. Higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle, and Selkirk Labs Project 006 carries the higher forgiveness score (80) as a result.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 costs $130, $150 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?
- Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14: 14 mm Polypropylene Honeycomb with Patent Pending Titanium Mesh Layer System core with a Florek Carbon Face with InfiniGrit face. Selkirk Labs Project 006: 14 mm Thermoformed polymer core with a Raw carbon with Air Dynamic throat face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Selkirk Labs Project 006, at 5.75 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 006 avoids.
- Which one is better for beginners?
- Selkirk Labs Project 006 is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 80 and sweet spot 82 mean fewer mishits while your contact point is still inconsistent. Selkirk Labs Project 006 rewards a repeatable swing and can feel unstable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 at 8.4 oz against 8.5 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (100 vs 124) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 to the Selkirk Labs Project 006?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Selkirk Labs Project 006 leads on swing weight by 36 points; everything else is within 28 points. At $130 vs $280, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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