Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 vs Six Zero Quartz Hybrid 16
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
Six Zero Quartz Hybrid 16 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 80
Spin
Too close to call
91 vs 88
Control
90 vs 84
Forgiveness
Too close to call
88 vs 88
Hand speed
108 vs 118 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
$180 at IQ 85.8 vs $332.99 at IQ 87.1
Overall pick: Six Zero Quartz Hybrid 16 · $180 · IQ 85.8
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 95Power80
- 84Control90
- 91Spin88
- 88Forgiveness88
- 89Sweet spot88
- 92Stability84
- 66Maneuverability82
- 90Pop76
- 80Touch90
- 85Consistency90
- 82Swing weight66
- 92Twist weight80
- 58Launch angle46
- 93Plow through78
- 72Softness88
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 vs Six Zero Quartz Hybrid 16 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 Quartz Hybrid 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $332.99 | $180 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 87.1 — better | 85.8 |
| Weight(oz) | 8.25 | 7.9 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 118 | 108 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 7.2 — better | 6.8 |
| Shape | elongated | hybrid |
| Face length(in) | 16.5 | 16.2 |
| Face width(in) | 7.45 | 7.6 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.8 | 5.3 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Multistrata T700 carbon with InfiniGrit | Raw Toray carbon |
| Core material | BoomCore PureFoam with EVA Power Ring | Thermoformed polypropylene |
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 Quartz Hybrid 16 verdict
Six Zero's softest build. Softness 88 and touch 90 make it the most arm-friendly hybrid under $200 without dropping spin below 88.
The verdict
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is maneuverability: Six Zero Quartz Hybrid 16 scores 82 against 66 for Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 — a 16-point gap. They are effectively level on spin, sweet spot, forgiveness, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Six Zero Quartz Hybrid 16 is $152.99 cheaper at $180.
Maneuverability
Six Zero Quartz Hybrid 16 leads by 16 points (82 vs 66).
Swing weight
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads by 16 points (82 vs 66).
Softness
Six Zero Quartz Hybrid 16 leads by 16 points (88 vs 72).
Power
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads by 15 points (95 vs 80).
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 80, stability 92 vs 84, sweet spot 89 vs 88. Twist weight 7.2 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Twist weight
- Stability
- Sweet spot
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Six Zero Quartz Hybrid 16
Six Zero Quartz Hybrid 16 is a narrow pick at this level — maneuverability 82 vs 66, touch 90 vs 80, control 90 vs 84. At 108 kg·cm² swing weight it stays quick enough for hands battles.
- Maneuverability
- Touch
- Control
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (86.3 vs 84.5 on the weighted index). Take Six Zero Quartz Hybrid 16 and keep the $152.99.
- Power
- Plow through
- Spin
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Six Zero Quartz Hybrid 16
Six Zero Quartz Hybrid 16 is the clearer pick at this level — softness 88 vs 72. Its 16 mm Thermoformed polypropylene core at 7.9 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 swing weight (+16), power (+15), plow through (+15). 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 Quartz Hybrid 16
Take Six Zero Quartz Hybrid 16 if you want maneuverability (+16), softness (+16), touch (+10). Its swing weight of 108 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Six Zero Quartz Hybrid 16 review →Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 vs Six Zero Quartz Hybrid 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 or the Six Zero Quartz Hybrid 16?
- Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (87.1 vs 85.8), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — maneuverability — Six Zero Quartz Hybrid 16 leads by 16 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Six Zero Quartz Hybrid 16, at 108 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 Quartz Hybrid 16?
- Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 scores 95 for power against 80 for Six Zero Quartz Hybrid 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 Quartz Hybrid 16 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?
- Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 scores 91 for spin off its Multistrata T700 carbon with InfiniGrit face, against 88 for the Raw Toray carbon face on Six Zero Quartz Hybrid 16. In practice a 3-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- 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 6.8.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- Six Zero Quartz Hybrid 16 costs $180, $152.99 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 Quartz Hybrid 16: 16 mm Thermoformed polypropylene core with a Raw Toray carbon face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16, at 5.8 in of handle against 5.3 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. Six Zero Quartz Hybrid 16 rewards a repeatable swing and can feel less stable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- Six Zero Quartz Hybrid 16 at 7.9 oz against 8.25 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (108 vs 118) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Six Zero Quartz Hybrid 16 to the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Six Zero Quartz Hybrid 16 leads on maneuverability by 16 points; everything else is within 16 points. At $332.99 vs $180, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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