Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 vs Six Zero Coral Hybrid 16
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. Six Zero Coral Hybrid 16 takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Quick answer
Six Zero Coral Hybrid 16 edges it on the overall Paddle IQ score (82.7 vs 82), but the two split the scored categories — pick on the one trait you care about most.
Power
83 vs 77
Spin
Too close to call
92 vs 90
Control
Too close to call
92 vs 89
Forgiveness
82 vs 77
Hand speed
Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14
100 vs 105 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14
$130 at IQ 82 vs $200 at IQ 82.7
Overall pick: Six Zero Coral Hybrid 16 · $200 · IQ 82.7
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 77Power83
- 89Control92
- 90Spin92
- 77Forgiveness82
- 75Sweet spot82
- 84Stability74
- 92Maneuverability87
- 76Pop75
- 88Touch92
- 83Consistency83
- 50Swing weight58
- 74Twist weight62
- 49Launch angle50
- 64Plow through69
- 85Softness84
Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 vs Six Zero Coral Hybrid 16 specs
Every spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.
| Spec | Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 | Six Zero Coral Hybrid 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $130 — better | $200 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 82 | 82.7 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8.4 | 8.15 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 14 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 100 | 105 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.4 — better | 6 |
| Shape | standard | hybrid |
| Face length(in) | 15.9 | 16.3 |
| Face width(in) | 7.85 | 7.6 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.25 | 5.5 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.125 |
| Surface | Florek Carbon Face with InfiniGrit | Diamond Tough Raw Carbon Fiber |
| Core material | Polypropylene Honeycomb with Patent Pending Titanium Mesh Layer System | Tectonic Core With Propulsion Foam |
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.
Six Zero Coral Hybrid 16 verdict
The non-Pro Coral keeps the Tectonic core and propulsion foam but softens the build, which makes it the more playable of the two for anyone who is not hitting flat winners.
The verdict
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is twist weight: Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 scores 74 against 62 for Six Zero Coral Hybrid 16 — a 12-point gap. They are effectively level on control, spin, pop, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 is $70 cheaper at $130.
Twist weight
Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 leads by 12 points (74 vs 62).
Stability
Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 leads by 10 points (84 vs 74).
Swing weight
Six Zero Coral Hybrid 16 leads by 8 points (58 vs 50).
Sweet spot
Six Zero Coral Hybrid 16 leads by 7 points (82 vs 75).
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 (79 vs 78.6 on the weighted index). Take Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 and keep the $70.
- Twist weight
- Stability
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Six Zero Coral Hybrid 16
Six Zero Coral Hybrid 16 is a narrow pick at this level — power 83 vs 77, forgiveness 82 vs 77, control 92 vs 89. At 105 kg·cm² swing weight it stays quick enough for hands battles.
- Power
- Forgiveness
- Control
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Six Zero Coral Hybrid 16
Six Zero Coral Hybrid 16 is a narrow pick at this level — power 83 vs 77, plow through 69 vs 64, touch 92 vs 88. Swing weight 105 kg·cm² is what carries that through contact.
- Power
- Plow through
- Touch
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (80.8 vs 79.5 on the weighted index). Take Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 and keep the $70.
- Twist weight
- Softness
Which one should you buy?
Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14
Take Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 if you want twist weight (+12), stability (+10), maneuverability (+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 →Six Zero Coral Hybrid 16
Take Six Zero Coral Hybrid 16 if you want swing weight (+8), sweet spot (+7), power (+6). Its swing weight of 105 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Six Zero Coral Hybrid 16 review →Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 vs Six Zero Coral Hybrid 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 or the Six Zero Coral Hybrid 16?
- Six Zero Coral Hybrid 16 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (82.7 vs 82), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — twist weight — Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 leads by 12 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14, at 100 kg·cm² swing weight against 105 for Six Zero Coral Hybrid 16. 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 Six Zero Coral Hybrid 16?
- Six Zero Coral Hybrid 16 scores 83 for power against 77 for Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14. That comes from a 16 mm Tectonic Core With Propulsion Foam core swinging at 105 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- Six Zero Coral Hybrid 16 at 92 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?
- Six Zero Coral Hybrid 16 scores 92 for spin off its Diamond Tough Raw Carbon Fiber face, against 90 for the Florek Carbon Face with InfiniGrit face on Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14. In practice a 2-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Six Zero Coral Hybrid 16, with the higher forgiveness score (82 vs 77). Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 actually carries the higher twist weight (6.4 vs 6), but Six Zero Coral Hybrid 16 makes it back on sweet spot (82) and overall face stability.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 costs $130, $70 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. Six Zero Coral Hybrid 16: 16 mm Tectonic Core With Propulsion Foam core with a Diamond Tough Raw Carbon Fiber face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Six Zero Coral Hybrid 16, at 5.5 in of handle against 5.25 in. Anything under 5.25 in forces you to choke the bottom hand onto the face bevel, which Six Zero Coral Hybrid 16 avoids.
- Which one is better for beginners?
- Six Zero Coral Hybrid 16 is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 82 and sweet spot 82 mean fewer mishits while your contact point is still inconsistent. Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 rewards a repeatable swing and can feel less stable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- Six Zero Coral Hybrid 16 at 8.15 oz against 8.4 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (105 vs 100) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 to the Six Zero Coral Hybrid 16?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 leads on twist weight by 12 points; everything else is within 10 points. At $130 vs $200, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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