Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 vs Selkirk Omni Elongated 16
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Quick answer
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 edges it on the overall Paddle IQ score (87.1 vs 79.7), but the two split the scored categories — pick on the one trait you care about most.
Power
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16
95 vs 87
Spin
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16
91 vs 76
Control
89 vs 84
Forgiveness
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16
88 vs 80
Hand speed
112 vs 118 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
$300 at IQ 79.7 vs $332.99 at IQ 87.1
Overall pick: Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 · $332.99 · IQ 87.1
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 95Power87
- 84Control89
- 91Spin76
- 88Forgiveness80
- 89Sweet spot79
- 92Stability73
- 66Maneuverability76
- 90Pop75
- 80Touch92
- 85Consistency81
- 82Swing weight69
- 92Twist weight59
- 58Launch angle50
- 93Plow through79
- 72Softness84
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 vs Selkirk Omni Elongated 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 Elongated 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $332.99 | $300 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 87.1 — better | 79.7 |
| Weight(oz) | 8.25 | 8.25 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 118 | 112 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 7.2 — better | 5.9 |
| Shape | elongated | elongated |
| Face length(in) | 16.5 | 16.5 |
| Face width(in) | 7.45 | 7.45 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Multistrata T700 carbon with InfiniGrit | InfiniGrit® Durable Spin Texture |
| Core material | BoomCore PureFoam with EVA Power Ring | ReactCore™ (PureFoam™ + Double-Ring Technology) |
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 Elongated 16 verdict
ReactCore's foam-and-ring build makes the elongated Omni unusually stable for its 16.5 in length, and the 5.8 in handle is the longest in the database.
The verdict
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is twist weight: Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 scores 92 against 59 for Selkirk Omni Elongated 16 — a 33-point gap. Selkirk Omni Elongated 16 is $32.99000000000001 cheaper at $300.
Twist weight
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads by 33 points (92 vs 59).
Stability
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads by 19 points (92 vs 73).
Spin
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads by 15 points (91 vs 76).
Pop
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads by 15 points (90 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
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 is the clearer pick at this level — twist weight 92 vs 59, stability 92 vs 73, sweet spot 89 vs 79. Twist weight 7.2 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Twist weight
- Stability
- Sweet spot
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (83.6 vs 82.7 on the weighted index). Take Selkirk Omni Elongated 16 and keep the $32.99000000000001.
- Spin
- Forgiveness
- Power
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 is a narrow pick at this level — spin 91 vs 76, plow through 93 vs 79, power 95 vs 87. Swing weight 118 kg·cm² is what carries that through contact.
- Spin
- Plow through
- Power
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (80 vs 78.4 on the weighted index). Take Selkirk Omni Elongated 16 and keep the $32.99000000000001.
- Twist weight
- Forgiveness
Which one should you buy?
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16
Take Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 if you want twist weight (+33), stability (+19), spin (+15). 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 Elongated 16
Take Selkirk Omni Elongated 16 if you want touch (+12), softness (+12), maneuverability (+10). Its swing weight of 112 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Selkirk Omni Elongated 16 review →Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 vs Selkirk Omni Elongated 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 or the Selkirk Omni Elongated 16?
- Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (87.1 vs 79.7), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — twist weight — Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads by 33 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Selkirk Omni Elongated 16, at 112 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 Elongated 16?
- Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 scores 95 for power against 87 for Selkirk Omni Elongated 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 Elongated 16 at 89 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 76 for the InfiniGrit® Durable Spin Texture face on Selkirk Omni Elongated 16. In practice a 15-point gap is noticeable on third-shot drives.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16, with the higher forgiveness score (88 vs 80). Its 7.2 twist weight against 5.9 is what drives it — higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- Selkirk Omni Elongated 16 costs $300, $32.99000000000001 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 Elongated 16: 16 mm ReactCore™ (PureFoam™ + Double-Ring Technology) core with an InfiniGrit® Durable Spin Texture face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both run a 5.8 in handle, long enough that neither forces you to choke the bottom hand onto the face bevel.
- 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 Omni Elongated 16 rewards a repeatable swing and can feel less stable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both are listed at 8.25 oz, though swing weight differs (118 vs 112) and that is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Selkirk Omni Elongated 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 twist weight by 33 points; everything else is within 19 points. At $332.99 vs $300, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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