Selkirk Labs Project 006 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
- 92Power95
- 84Control84
- 87Spin91
- 80Forgiveness88
- 82Sweet spot89
- 89Stability92
- 65Maneuverability66
- 90Pop90
- 80Touch80
- 83Consistency85
- 86Swing weight82
- 82Twist weight92
- 63Launch angle58
- 92Plow through93
- 74Softness72
Specs
| $280 | Price | $333 |
|---|---|---|
| 14 mm | Core | 16 mm |
| 8.5 oz | Weight | 8.25 oz |
| 124 | Swing weight | 118 |
| 6.2 | Twist weight | 7.2 |
| elongated | Shape | elongated |
| Raw carbon with Air Dynamic throat | Surface | Multistrata T700 carbon with InfiniGrit |
| 5.75 in | Handle | 5.8 in |
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 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 82 for Selkirk Labs Project 006 — a 10-point gap. They are effectively level on power, stability, consistency, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Selkirk Labs Project 006 is $53 cheaper at $280.
Twist weight
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads by 10 points (92 vs 82).
Forgiveness
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads by 8 points (88 vs 80).
Sweet spot
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads by 7 points (89 vs 82).
Launch angle
Selkirk Labs Project 006 leads by 5 points (63 vs 58).
Which one should you buy?
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16
Take Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 if you want twist weight (+10), forgiveness (+8), sweet spot (+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 →Selkirk Labs Project 006
Take Selkirk Labs Project 006 if you want launch angle (+5), swing weight (+4). 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 Boomstik Elongated 16 vs Selkirk Labs Project 006 FAQ
- Which is better, the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 or the Selkirk Labs Project 006?
- Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (87.1 vs 83.7), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — twist weight — Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads by 10 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16, at 118 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 Boomstik Elongated 16 or the Selkirk Labs Project 006?
- Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 measures 95 on power against 92 for Selkirk Labs Project 006. 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 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 87 for the Raw carbon with Air Dynamic throat face on Selkirk Labs Project 006. In practice a 4-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 6.2. 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?
- Selkirk Labs Project 006 costs $280, $53 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 Boomstik Elongated 16: 16 mm BoomCore PureFoam with EVA Power Ring core with a Multistrata T700 carbon 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 Boomstik Elongated 16, at 5.8 in of handle against 5.75 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. 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 8.5 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (118 vs 124) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Selkirk Labs Project 006 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 10 points; everything else is within 8 points. At $333 vs $280, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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