Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 vs Six Zero Coral Pro
Limited-run Labs hype against the Coral Pro buyers can actually get delivered this week. Both paddles measured on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA test. Six Zero Coral Pro takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 95Power90
- 84Control90
- 91Spin93
- 88Forgiveness89
- 89Sweet spot90
- 92Stability89
- 66Maneuverability75
- 90Pop84
- 80Touch88
- 85Consistency90
- 82Swing weight76
- 92Twist weight88
- 58Launch angle55
- 93Plow through85
- 72Softness84
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 vs Six Zero Coral Pro specs
Every measured spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.
| Spec | Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 | Six Zero Coral Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $332.99 | $240 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 87.1 | 88.5 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8.25 | 8.2 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 118 | 116 |
| 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 | 7.5 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.8 | 5.5 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Multistrata T700 carbon with InfiniGrit | High-grit textured carbon |
| Core material | BoomCore PureFoam with EVA Power Ring | EP core with floating EVA foam band |
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 verdict
The highest measured power 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.
Six Zero Coral Pro verdict
Six Zero's tectonic core gives the Coral Pro unusual dwell time for a paddle this powerful, and the grit surface is among the few that survives a full season of spin.
The verdict
Measured on the same 15-trait test, the clearest separation is softness: Six Zero Coral Pro scores 84 against 72 for Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 — a 12-point gap. They are effectively level on stability, launch angle, spin, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Six Zero Coral Pro is $92.99000000000001 cheaper at $240.
Softness
Six Zero Coral Pro leads by 12 points (84 vs 72).
Maneuverability
Six Zero Coral Pro leads by 9 points (75 vs 66).
Touch
Six Zero Coral Pro leads by 8 points (88 vs 80).
Plow through
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads by 8 points (93 vs 85).
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 89.3 on the weighted index). Take Six Zero Coral Pro and keep the $92.99000000000001.
- Consistency
- Control
- Forgiveness
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Six Zero Coral Pro
Six Zero Coral Pro is a narrow pick at this level — maneuverability 75 vs 66, control 90 vs 84, touch 88 vs 80. At 116 kg·cm² swing weight it stays quick enough for hands battles.
- Maneuverability
- Control
- Touch
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (86.3 vs 87.6 on the weighted index). Take Six Zero Coral Pro and keep the $92.99000000000001.
- Touch
- Maneuverability
- Control
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Six Zero Coral Pro
Six Zero Coral Pro is the clearer pick at this level — softness 84 vs 72, forgiveness 89 vs 88. Its 16 mm EP core with floating EVA foam band core at 8.2 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), pop (+6), swing weight (+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 →Six Zero Coral Pro
Take Six Zero Coral Pro if you want softness (+12), maneuverability (+9), touch (+8). Its swing weight of 116 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Six Zero Coral Pro review →Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 vs Six Zero Coral Pro FAQ
- Which is better, the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 or the Six Zero Coral Pro?
- Six Zero Coral Pro carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (88.5 vs 87.1), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — softness — Six Zero Coral Pro leads by 12 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Six Zero Coral Pro, at 116 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 Six Zero Coral Pro?
- Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 measures 95 on power against 90 for Six Zero Coral Pro. 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?
- Six Zero Coral Pro at 90 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?
- Six Zero Coral Pro scores 93 for spin off its High-grit textured carbon face, against 91 for the Multistrata T700 carbon with InfiniGrit face on Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16. In practice a 2-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 6.9. Higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle, and Six Zero Coral Pro carries the higher forgiveness score (89) as a result.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- Six Zero Coral Pro costs $240, $92.99000000000001 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. Six Zero Coral Pro: 16 mm EP core with floating EVA foam band core with a High-grit textured 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?
- Six Zero Coral Pro is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 89 and sweet spot 90 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?
- Six Zero Coral Pro at 8.2 oz against 8.25 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (116 vs 118) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 to the Six Zero Coral Pro?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Six Zero Coral Pro leads on softness by 12 points; everything else is within 9 points. At $332.99 vs $240, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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