Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 vs Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16

The verdict

Measured on the same 15-trait test, the clearest separation is swing weight: Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 scores 82 against 47 for Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16 — a 35-point gap. They are effectively level on consistency, spin, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Price is close enough ($332.99 vs $333) that it should not break the tie.

• Swing weight

  Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads by 35 points (82 vs 47).

• Plow through

  Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads by 34 points (93 vs 59).

• Maneuverability

  Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16 leads by 31 points (97 vs 66).

• Power

  Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads by 24 points (95 vs 71).

Which one should you buy?

Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 vs Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16 FAQ

Which is better, the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 or the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16?

Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (87.1 vs 84.1), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — swing weight — Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads by 35 points.

Which one is faster at the kitchen line?

Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16, at 98 kg·cm² swing weight against 118 for Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16. 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 Boomstik Widebody 16?

Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 measures 95 on power against 71 for Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16. 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 Widebody 16 at 94 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 90 for the Multistrata T700 Carbon face on Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16. In practice a 1-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 6.5. 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?

They are within $0.009999999999990905 of each other, so price should not decide this matchup.

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 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 Elongated 16, at 5.8 in of handle against 5.6 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 Widebody 16 at 8.2 oz against 8.25 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (98 vs 118) is what you feel mid-rally.

Is it worth upgrading from the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16 to the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16?

Only if you need what it actually adds. Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads on swing weight by 35 points; everything else is within 34 points. At $332.99 vs $333, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.

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