Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 vs Six Zero Ruby
Both paddles measured on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA test. Six Zero Ruby 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
- 77Power85
- 89Control86
- 90Spin88
- 77Forgiveness81
- 75Sweet spot82
- 84Stability85
- 92Maneuverability76
- 76Pop83
- 88Touch82
- 83Consistency85
- 50Swing weight70
- 74Twist weight83
- 49Launch angle56
- 64Plow through80
- 85Softness74
Specs
| $130 | Price | $160 |
|---|---|---|
| 14 mm | Core | 16 mm |
| 8.4 oz | Weight | 8.2 oz |
| 100 | Swing weight | 114 |
| 6.4 | Twist weight | 6.6 |
| standard | Shape | hybrid |
| Florek Carbon Face with InfiniGrit | Surface | Raw T700 carbon |
| 5.25 in | Handle | 5.4 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.
Six Zero Ruby verdict
Six Zero's answer to the hybrid trend, and the most balanced paddle in our 2026 test group. Very few weaknesses at this price.
The verdict
Measured on the same 15-trait test, the clearest separation is swing weight: Six Zero Ruby scores 70 against 50 for Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 — a 20-point gap. They are effectively level on control, spin, consistency, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 is $30 cheaper at $130.
Swing weight
Six Zero Ruby leads by 20 points (70 vs 50).
Maneuverability
Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 leads by 16 points (92 vs 76).
Plow through
Six Zero Ruby leads by 16 points (80 vs 64).
Softness
Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 leads by 11 points (85 vs 74).
Which one should you buy?
Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14
Take Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 if you want maneuverability (+16), softness (+11), touch (+6). 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 Ruby
Take Six Zero Ruby if you want swing weight (+20), plow through (+16), twist weight (+9). Its swing weight of 114 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Six Zero Ruby review →Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 vs Six Zero Ruby FAQ
- Which is better, the Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 or the Six Zero Ruby?
- Six Zero Ruby carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (83.5 vs 82), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — swing weight — Six Zero Ruby leads by 20 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14, at 100 kg·cm² swing weight against 114 for Six Zero Ruby. 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 Ruby?
- Six Zero Ruby measures 85 on power against 77 for Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14. That comes from a 16 mm Thermoformed polymer core swinging at 114 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 86. 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 88 for the Raw T700 carbon face on Six Zero Ruby. In practice a 2-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Six Zero Ruby, with 6.6 twist weight against 6.4. Higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle, and Six Zero Ruby carries the higher forgiveness score (81) as a result.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 costs $130, $30 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 Ruby: 16 mm Thermoformed polymer core with a Raw T700 carbon face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Six Zero Ruby, at 5.4 in of handle against 5.25 in. Anything under 5.25 in forces you to choke the bottom hand onto the face bevel.
- Which one is better for beginners?
- Six Zero Ruby is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 81 and sweet spot 82 mean fewer mishits while your contact point is still inconsistent. Six Zero Ruby rewards a repeatable swing and can feel unstable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- Six Zero Ruby at 8.2 oz against 8.4 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (114 vs 100) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 to the Six Zero Ruby?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Six Zero Ruby leads on swing weight by 20 points; everything else is within 16 points. At $130 vs $160, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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