Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 vs Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16
Both paddles measured on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA test. Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 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
- 77Power71
- 89Control94
- 90Spin90
- 77Forgiveness82
- 75Sweet spot81
- 84Stability84
- 92Maneuverability97
- 76Pop70
- 88Touch92
- 83Consistency87
- 50Swing weight47
- 74Twist weight77
- 49Launch angle46
- 64Plow through59
- 85Softness90
Specs
| $130 | Price | $333 |
|---|---|---|
| 14 mm | Core | 16 mm |
| 8.4 oz | Weight | 8.2 oz |
| 100 | Swing weight | 98 |
| 6.4 | Twist weight | 6.5 |
| standard | Shape | standard |
| Florek Carbon Face with InfiniGrit | Surface | Multistrata T700 Carbon |
| 5.25 in | Handle | 5.6 in |
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.
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16 verdict
The widebody Boomstik keeps BoomCore's power but spreads it across a 15.95 x 8.0 in face, which is the most forgiving version of Selkirk's flagship platform.
The verdict
Measured on the same 15-trait test, the clearest separation is power: Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 scores 77 against 71 for Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16 — a 6-point gap. They are effectively level on swing weight, twist weight, launch angle, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 is $203 cheaper at $130.
Power
Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 leads by 6 points (77 vs 71).
Sweet spot
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16 leads by 6 points (81 vs 75).
Pop
Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 leads by 6 points (76 vs 70).
Control
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16 leads by 5 points (94 vs 89).
Which one should you buy?
Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14
Take Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 if you want power (+6), pop (+6), plow through (+5). 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 Boomstik Widebody 16
Take Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16 if you want sweet spot (+6), control (+5), forgiveness (+5). Its swing weight of 98 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16 review →Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 vs Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 or the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16?
- Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (84.1 vs 82), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — power — Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 leads by 6 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16, at 98 kg·cm² swing weight against 100 for Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14. 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 Boomstik Widebody 16?
- Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 measures 77 on power against 71 for Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16. That comes from a 14 mm Polypropylene Honeycomb with Patent Pending Titanium Mesh Layer System core swinging at 100 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16 at 94 versus 89. 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 007 Epic 14 scores 90 for spin off its Florek Carbon Face with InfiniGrit face, against 90 for the Multistrata T700 Carbon face on Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16. In practice a 0-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16, with 6.5 twist weight against 6.4. Higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle, and Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16 carries the higher forgiveness score (82) as a result.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 costs $130, $203 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 Boomstik Widebody 16: 16 mm BoomCore™ core with a Multistrata T700 Carbon face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16, at 5.6 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 Widebody 16 avoids.
- Which one is better for beginners?
- Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16 is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 82 and sweet spot 81 mean fewer mishits while your contact point is still inconsistent. Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 rewards a repeatable swing and can feel unstable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16 at 8.2 oz against 8.4 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (98 vs 100) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 to the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 leads on power by 6 points; everything else is within 6 points. At $130 vs $333, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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