Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 vs Selkirk SLK Evo Hybrid 2.0
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 wins this matchup for most players: it takes power, spin and forgiveness on Paddle DNA against the Selkirk SLK Evo Hybrid 2.0, which costs $80.
Power
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16
95 vs 76
Spin
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16
91 vs 74
Control
Too close to call
84 vs 82
Forgiveness
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16
88 vs 84
Hand speed
106 vs 118 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
$80 at IQ 78.4 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
- 95Power76
- 84Control82
- 91Spin74
- 88Forgiveness84
- 89Sweet spot85
- 92Stability77
- 66Maneuverability82
- 90Pop79
- 80Touch76
- 85Consistency80
- 82Swing weight52
- 92Twist weight70
- 58Launch angle64
- 93Plow through64
- 72Softness82
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 vs Selkirk SLK Evo Hybrid 2.0 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 SLK Evo Hybrid 2.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $332.99 | $80 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 87.1 — better | 78.4 |
| Weight(oz) | 8.25 | 7.8 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 118 | 106 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 7.2 — better | 5.9 |
| Shape | elongated | hybrid |
| Face length(in) | 16.5 | 16 |
| Face width(in) | 7.45 | 7.9 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.8 | 5 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Multistrata T700 carbon with InfiniGrit | Fiberglass composite |
| Core material | BoomCore PureFoam with EVA Power Ring | Rev-Core polymer |
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 SLK Evo Hybrid 2.0 verdict
A genuinely balanced sub-$100 paddle. Nothing about it is elite, but nothing is a liability either, which is rare at this price.
The verdict
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is swing weight: Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 scores 82 against 52 for Selkirk SLK Evo Hybrid 2.0 — a 30-point gap. They are effectively level on control, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Selkirk SLK Evo Hybrid 2.0 is $252.99 cheaper at $80.
Swing weight
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads by 30 points (82 vs 52).
Plow through
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads by 29 points (93 vs 64).
Twist weight
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads by 22 points (92 vs 70).
Power
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads by 19 points (95 vs 76).
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 70, stability 92 vs 77, forgiveness 88 vs 84. Twist weight 7.2 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Twist weight
- Stability
- Forgiveness
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 is a narrow pick at this level — spin 91 vs 74, power 95 vs 76, forgiveness 88 vs 84. At 118 kg·cm² swing weight it stays quick enough for hands battles.
- Spin
- Power
- Forgiveness
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 is the clearer pick at this level — plow through 93 vs 64, power 95 vs 76, spin 91 vs 74. Swing weight 118 kg·cm² is what carries that through contact.
- Plow through
- Power
- Spin
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (80 vs 80.4 on the weighted index). Take Selkirk SLK Evo Hybrid 2.0 and keep the $252.99.
- Softness
Which one should you buy?
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16
Take Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 if you want swing weight (+30), plow through (+29), twist weight (+22). 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 SLK Evo Hybrid 2.0
Take Selkirk SLK Evo Hybrid 2.0 if you want maneuverability (+16), softness (+10), launch angle (+6). Its swing weight of 106 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Selkirk SLK Evo Hybrid 2.0 review →Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 vs Selkirk SLK Evo Hybrid 2.0 FAQ
- Which is better, the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 or the Selkirk SLK Evo Hybrid 2.0?
- Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (87.1 vs 78.4), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — swing weight — Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads by 30 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Selkirk SLK Evo Hybrid 2.0, at 106 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 SLK Evo Hybrid 2.0?
- Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 scores 95 for power against 76 for Selkirk SLK Evo Hybrid 2.0. 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 Elongated 16 at 84 versus 82. 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 74 for the Fiberglass composite face on Selkirk SLK Evo Hybrid 2.0. In practice a 17-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 84). 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 SLK Evo Hybrid 2.0 costs $80, $252.99 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 SLK Evo Hybrid 2.0: 16 mm Rev-Core polymer core with a Fiberglass composite face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16, at 5.8 in of handle against 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 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 SLK Evo Hybrid 2.0 rewards a repeatable swing and can feel less stable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- Selkirk SLK Evo Hybrid 2.0 at 7.8 oz against 8.25 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (106 vs 118) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Selkirk SLK Evo Hybrid 2.0 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 30 points; everything else is within 29 points. At $332.99 vs $80, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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