Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 vs Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Quick answer
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control wins this matchup for most players: it takes control 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 79
Spin
Too close to call
91 vs 90
Control
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control
93 vs 84
Forgiveness
Too close to call
90 vs 88
Hand speed
Too close to call
117 vs 118 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control
$170 at IQ 87.7 vs $332.99 at IQ 87.1
Overall pick: Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control · $170 · IQ 87.7
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 95Power79
- 84Control93
- 91Spin90
- 88Forgiveness90
- 89Sweet spot91
- 92Stability92
- 66Maneuverability70
- 90Pop73
- 80Touch89
- 85Consistency91
- 82Swing weight78
- 92Twist weight93
- 58Launch angle54
- 93Plow through82
- 72Softness84
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 vs Six Zero Double Black Diamond 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 | Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $332.99 | $170 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 87.1 | 87.7 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8.25 | 8.3 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 118 | 117 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 7.2 — better | 7 |
| Shape | elongated | widebody |
| Face length(in) | 16.5 | 16 |
| Face width(in) | 7.45 | 8 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.8 | 5.2 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Multistrata T700 carbon with InfiniGrit | Raw T700 carbon |
| Core material | BoomCore PureFoam with EVA Power Ring | Thermoformed 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.
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control verdict
The best stability-to-price ratio in the database. Twist weight is near CRBN levels for sixty dollars less.
The verdict
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is pop: Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 scores 90 against 73 for Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control — a 17-point gap. They are effectively level on forgiveness, sweet spot, spin, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control is $162.99 cheaper at $170.
Pop
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads by 17 points (90 vs 73).
Power
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads by 16 points (95 vs 79).
Softness
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control leads by 12 points (84 vs 72).
Plow through
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads by 11 points (93 vs 82).
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
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control is a narrow pick at this level — consistency 91 vs 85, control 93 vs 84, forgiveness 90 vs 88. Twist weight 7 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Consistency
- Control
- Forgiveness
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control is a narrow pick at this level — control 93 vs 84, touch 89 vs 80, maneuverability 70 vs 66. At 117 kg·cm² swing weight it stays quick enough for hands battles.
- Control
- Touch
- Maneuverability
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 — power 95 vs 79, plow through 93 vs 82, spin 91 vs 90. 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
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control is the clearer pick at this level — softness 84 vs 72, forgiveness 90 vs 88, twist weight 93 vs 92. Its 16 mm Thermoformed polymer core at 8.3 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Softness
- Forgiveness
- Twist weight
Which one should you buy?
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16
Take Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 if you want pop (+17), power (+16), plow through (+11). 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 Double Black Diamond Control
Take Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control if you want softness (+12), control (+9), touch (+9). Its swing weight of 117 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control review →Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 vs Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control FAQ
- Which is better, the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 or the Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control?
- Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (87.7 vs 87.1), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — pop — Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads by 17 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control, at 117 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 Double Black Diamond Control?
- Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 scores 95 for power against 79 for Six Zero Double Black Diamond 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?
- Six Zero Double Black Diamond 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 90 for the Raw T700 carbon face on Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control. In practice a 1-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control, with the higher forgiveness score (90 vs 88). Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 actually carries the higher twist weight (7.2 vs 7), but Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control makes it back on sweet spot (91) and overall face stability.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control costs $170, $162.99 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. Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control: 16 mm Thermoformed polymer core with a Raw T700 carbon face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16, at 5.8 in of handle against 5.2 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 Double Black Diamond Control 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 Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 at 8.25 oz against 8.3 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (118 vs 117) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 to the Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads on pop by 17 points; everything else is within 16 points. At $332.99 vs $170, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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