Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 vs Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16
Both paddles measured on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA test. Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 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
- 95Power88
- 84Control89
- 91Spin94
- 88Forgiveness90
- 89Sweet spot91
- 92Stability90
- 66Maneuverability70
- 90Pop84
- 80Touch86
- 85Consistency89
- 82Swing weight76
- 92Twist weight90
- 58Launch angle54
- 93Plow through86
- 72Softness78
Specs
| $333 | Price | $220 |
|---|---|---|
| 16 mm | Core | 16 mm |
| 8.25 oz | Weight | 8.2 oz |
| 118 | Swing weight | 116 |
| 7.2 | Twist weight | 7 |
| elongated | Shape | hybrid |
| Multistrata T700 carbon with InfiniGrit | Surface | Aramid fiber |
| 5.8 in | Handle | 5.5 in |
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 Infinity Ruby 16 verdict
The edgeless Ruby. Removing the edge guard adds face area and twist weight (7.0) to a paddle that already had one of the most durable spin surfaces in the sport.
The verdict
Measured on the same 15-trait test, the clearest separation is power: Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 scores 95 against 88 for Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 — a 7-point gap. They are effectively level on spin, forgiveness, sweet spot, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 is $113 cheaper at $220.
Power
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads by 7 points (95 vs 88).
Plow through
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads by 7 points (93 vs 86).
Pop
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads by 6 points (90 vs 84).
Touch
Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 leads by 6 points (86 vs 80).
Which one should you buy?
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16
Take Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 if you want power (+7), plow through (+7), pop (+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 Infinity Ruby 16
Take Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 if you want touch (+6), softness (+6), control (+5). Its swing weight of 116 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 review →Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 vs Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 or the Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16?
- Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (88.2 vs 87.1), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — power — Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads by 7 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16, 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 Infinity Ruby 16?
- Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 measures 95 on power against 88 for Six Zero Infinity Ruby 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?
- Six Zero Infinity Ruby 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?
- Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 scores 94 for spin off its Aramid fiber face, against 91 for the Multistrata T700 carbon with InfiniGrit face on Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16. In practice a 3-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 7. Higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle, and Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 carries the higher forgiveness score (90) as a result.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 costs $220, $113 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 Infinity Ruby 16: 16 mm Thermoformed honeycomb polymer with foam edgewalls core with a Aramid fiber 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 Infinity Ruby 16 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 unstable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 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 Infinity Ruby 16?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads on power by 7 points; everything else is within 7 points. At $333 vs $220, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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