Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 vs Selkirk OMNI 16
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. Selkirk OMNI 16 takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Quick answer
Selkirk OMNI 16 wins this matchup for most players: it takes control, hand speed and value on Paddle DNA against the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16, which costs $332.99.
Power
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16
95 vs 89
Spin
Too close to call
91 vs 88
Control
92 vs 84
Forgiveness
Too close to call
90 vs 88
Hand speed
115 vs 118 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
$280 at IQ 88.7 vs $332.99 at IQ 87.1
Overall pick: Selkirk OMNI 16 · $280 · IQ 88.7
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 95Power89
- 84Control92
- 91Spin88
- 88Forgiveness90
- 89Sweet spot91
- 92Stability90
- 66Maneuverability74
- 90Pop84
- 80Touch90
- 85Consistency91
- 82Swing weight76
- 92Twist weight89
- 58Launch angle54
- 93Plow through85
- 72Softness86
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 vs Selkirk OMNI 16 specs
Every spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.
| Spec | Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 | Selkirk OMNI 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $332.99 | $280 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 87.1 | 88.7 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8.25 | 8.1 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 118 | 115 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 7.2 — better | 6.9 |
| Shape | elongated | hybrid |
| Face length(in) | 16.5 | 16.4 |
| Face width(in) | 7.45 | 7.6 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.8 | 5.5 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Multistrata T700 carbon with InfiniGrit | Raw carbon |
| Core material | BoomCore PureFoam with EVA Power Ring | Full EVA foam core |
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 verdict
The highest power score in the database, and the twist weight (7.2) to back it up. The MOI tuning system lets you dial the balance, but nothing turns a 118 swing weight into a fast-hands paddle.
Selkirk OMNI 16 verdict
Selkirk's answer to the foam era, and the most balanced paddle they have built. The OMNI refuses to specialize: power and control both sit in the top decile, which is rare and expensive.
The verdict
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is softness: Selkirk OMNI 16 scores 86 against 72 for Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 — a 14-point gap. They are effectively level on spin, twist weight, forgiveness, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Selkirk OMNI 16 is $52.99000000000001 cheaper at $280.
Softness
Selkirk OMNI 16 leads by 14 points (86 vs 72).
Touch
Selkirk OMNI 16 leads by 10 points (90 vs 80).
Control
Selkirk OMNI 16 leads by 8 points (92 vs 84).
Maneuverability
Selkirk OMNI 16 leads by 8 points (74 vs 66).
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 (88.7 vs 90.4 on the weighted index). Take Selkirk OMNI 16 and keep the $52.99000000000001.
- Consistency
- Control
- Forgiveness
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Selkirk OMNI 16
Selkirk OMNI 16 is a narrow pick at this level — control 92 vs 84, maneuverability 74 vs 66, touch 90 vs 80. At 115 kg·cm² swing weight it stays quick enough for hands battles.
- Control
- Maneuverability
- Touch
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (86.3 vs 86.8 on the weighted index). Take Selkirk OMNI 16 and keep the $52.99000000000001.
- Touch
- Maneuverability
- Control
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Selkirk OMNI 16
Selkirk OMNI 16 is the clearer pick at this level — softness 86 vs 72, forgiveness 90 vs 88. Its 16 mm Full EVA foam core at 8.1 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Softness
- Forgiveness
Which one should you buy?
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16
Take Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 if you want plow through (+8), power (+6), pop (+6). Its swing weight of 118 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 review →Selkirk OMNI 16
Take Selkirk OMNI 16 if you want softness (+14), touch (+10), control (+8). Its swing weight of 115 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Selkirk OMNI 16 review →Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 vs Selkirk OMNI 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 or the Selkirk OMNI 16?
- Selkirk OMNI 16 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (88.7 vs 87.1), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — softness — Selkirk OMNI 16 leads by 14 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Selkirk OMNI 16, at 115 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 OMNI 16?
- Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 scores 95 for power against 89 for Selkirk OMNI 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 OMNI 16 at 92 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 88 for the Raw carbon face on Selkirk OMNI 16. In practice a 3-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Selkirk OMNI 16, with the higher forgiveness score (90 vs 88). Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 actually carries the higher twist weight (7.2 vs 6.9), but Selkirk OMNI 16 makes it back on sweet spot (91) and overall face stability.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- Selkirk OMNI 16 costs $280, $52.99000000000001 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 Boomstik Elongated 16: 16 mm BoomCore PureFoam with EVA Power Ring core with a Multistrata T700 carbon with InfiniGrit face. Selkirk OMNI 16: 16 mm Full EVA foam core with a Raw carbon face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16, at 5.8 in of handle against 5.5 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 OMNI 16 is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 90 and sweet spot 91 mean fewer mishits while your contact point is still inconsistent. Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 rewards a repeatable swing and can feel less stable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- Selkirk OMNI 16 at 8.1 oz against 8.25 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (115 vs 118) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 to the Selkirk OMNI 16?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Selkirk OMNI 16 leads on softness by 14 points; everything else is within 10 points. At $332.99 vs $280, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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