Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 vs Vulcan V1100 16

The verdict

Measured on the same 15-trait test, the clearest separation is swing weight: Vulcan V1100 16 scores 71 against 50 for Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 — a 21-point gap. They are effectively level on launch angle, control, forgiveness, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Vulcan V1100 16 is $60 cheaper at $70.

• Swing weight

  Vulcan V1100 16 leads by 21 points (71 vs 50).

• Maneuverability

  Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 leads by 19 points (92 vs 73).

• Plow through

  Vulcan V1100 16 leads by 18 points (82 vs 64).

• Twist weight

  Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 leads by 12 points (74 vs 62).

Which one should you buy?

Vulcan V1100 16 vs Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 FAQ

Which is better, the Vulcan V1100 16 or the Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14?

Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (82 vs 79.7), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — swing weight — Vulcan V1100 16 leads by 21 points.

Which one is faster at the kitchen line?

Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14, at 100 kg·cm² swing weight against 113 for Vulcan V1100 16. Lower swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.

Which paddle has more power, the Vulcan V1100 16 or the Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14?

Vulcan V1100 16 measures 78 on power against 77 for Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14. That comes from a 16 mm Polypropylene Honeycomb core swinging at 113 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.

Which one gives more control and touch?

Vulcan V1100 16 at 91 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?

Vulcan V1100 16 scores 90 for spin off its T700 Raw Carbon Surface face, against 90 for the Florek Carbon Face with InfiniGrit face on Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14. In practice a 0-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. Higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle, and Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 carries the higher forgiveness score (77) as a result.

Is the price difference worth it?

Vulcan V1100 16 costs $70, $60 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?

Vulcan V1100 16: 16 mm Polypropylene Honeycomb core with a T700 Raw Carbon Surface 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.

Which is better for a two-handed backhand?

Vulcan V1100 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 Vulcan V1100 16 avoids.

Which one is better for beginners?

Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 77 and sweet spot 75 mean fewer mishits while your contact point is still inconsistent. Vulcan V1100 16 rewards a repeatable swing and can feel unstable before that.

Which is lighter in the hand?

Vulcan V1100 16 at 8.4 oz against 8.4 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (113 vs 100) is what you feel mid-rally.

Is it worth upgrading from the Vulcan V1100 16 to the Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14?

Only if you need what it actually adds. Vulcan V1100 16 leads on swing weight by 21 points; everything else is within 19 points. At $70 vs $130, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.

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