Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 vs Selkirk SLK Halo Control
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 SLK Halo Control 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 69
Spin
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16
91 vs 81
Control
93 vs 84
Forgiveness
Too close to call
88 vs 88
Hand speed
111 vs 118 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
$119 at IQ 83 vs $332.99 at IQ 87.1
Overall pick: Selkirk SLK Halo Control · $119 · IQ 83
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 95Power69
- 84Control93
- 91Spin81
- 88Forgiveness88
- 89Sweet spot89
- 92Stability84
- 66Maneuverability76
- 90Pop64
- 80Touch90
- 85Consistency88
- 82Swing weight58
- 92Twist weight79
- 58Launch angle57
- 93Plow through66
- 72Softness91
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 vs Selkirk SLK Halo Control 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 Halo Control |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $332.99 | $119 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 87.1 — better | 83 |
| Weight(oz) | 8.25 | 8.1 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 118 | 111 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 7.2 — better | 6.2 |
| Shape | elongated | hybrid |
| Face length(in) | 16.5 | 16.1 |
| Face width(in) | 7.45 | 7.8 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.8 | 5.25 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Multistrata T700 carbon with InfiniGrit | Toray T700 carbon |
| 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 Halo Control verdict
The softest, most muted feel we rate under $150. If your first goal is keeping third-shot drops in the kitchen instead of hitting winners, this is the paddle that teaches touch fastest.
The verdict
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is plow through: Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 scores 93 against 66 for Selkirk SLK Halo Control — a 27-point gap. They are effectively level on consistency, launch angle, forgiveness, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Selkirk SLK Halo Control is $213.99 cheaper at $119.
Plow through
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads by 27 points (93 vs 66).
Power
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads by 26 points (95 vs 69).
Pop
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads by 26 points (90 vs 64).
Swing weight
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads by 24 points (82 vs 58).
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 a narrow pick at this level — twist weight 92 vs 79, stability 92 vs 84. Twist weight 7.2 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Twist weight
- Stability
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (83.6 vs 83.3 on the weighted index). Take Selkirk SLK Halo Control and keep the $213.99.
- Power
- Spin
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 — power 95 vs 69, plow through 93 vs 66, spin 91 vs 81. Swing weight 118 kg·cm² is what carries that through contact.
- Power
- Plow through
- Spin
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Selkirk SLK Halo Control
Selkirk SLK Halo Control is the clearer pick at this level — softness 91 vs 72. Its 16 mm Rev-Core polymer core at 8.1 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Softness
Which one should you buy?
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16
Take Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 if you want plow through (+27), power (+26), pop (+26). 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 Halo Control
Take Selkirk SLK Halo Control if you want softness (+19), maneuverability (+10), touch (+10). Its swing weight of 111 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Selkirk SLK Halo Control review →Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 vs Selkirk SLK Halo Control FAQ
- Which is better, the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 or the Selkirk SLK Halo Control?
- Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (87.1 vs 83), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — plow through — Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads by 27 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Selkirk SLK Halo Control, at 111 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 Halo Control?
- Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 scores 95 for power against 69 for Selkirk SLK Halo Control. 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 SLK Halo Control at 93 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 81 for the Toray T700 carbon face on Selkirk SLK Halo Control. In practice a 10-point gap is noticeable on third-shot drives.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both score 88 on forgiveness despite twist weights of 7.2 and 6.2.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- Selkirk SLK Halo Control costs $119, $213.99 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 Halo Control: 16 mm Rev-Core polymer core with a Toray T700 carbon face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16, at 5.8 in of handle against 5.25 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?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Forgiveness (88) and sweet spot (89) are identical, so a developing player can start on either — decide on price and handle feel.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- Selkirk SLK Halo Control at 8.1 oz against 8.25 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (111 vs 118) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Selkirk SLK Halo Control to the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads on plow through by 27 points; everything else is within 26 points. At $332.99 vs $119, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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