Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 vs Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm
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 Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 wins this matchup for most players: it takes power and forgiveness on Paddle DNA against the Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm, which costs $109.99.
Power
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16
95 vs 90
Spin
Too close to call
91 vs 88
Control
Too close to call
84 vs 84
Forgiveness
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16
88 vs 82
Hand speed
Too close to call
116 vs 118 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm
$109.99 at IQ 84.1 vs $332.99 at IQ 87.1
Overall pick: Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 · $332.99 · IQ 87.1
Paddle DNA head-to-head
Estimated scores: the Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm Paddle DNA is our estimate from published specs, not a sourced profile.
- 95Power90
- 84Control84
- 91Spin88
- 88Forgiveness82
- 89Sweet spot83
- 92Stability83
- 66Maneuverability77
- 90Pop88
- 80Touch85
- 85Consistency84
- 82Swing weight74
- 92Twist weight79
- 58Launch angle59
- 93Plow through85
- 72Softness80
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 vs Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm 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 | Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $332.99 | $109.99 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 87.1 — better | 84.1 |
| Weight(oz) | 8.25 | 7.85 |
| 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 | 6.2 |
| Shape | elongated | elongated |
| Face length(in) | 16.5 | 16.5 |
| Face width(in) | 7.45 | 7.5 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.8 | 5.5 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.125 |
| Surface | Multistrata T700 carbon with InfiniGrit | QuadFiber carbon layup with PermaGritNano |
| Core material | BoomCore PureFoam with EVA Power Ring | Generation 4 Turbo Foam (EPP) |
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.
Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm verdict
A lower-price elongated power design with listed swing weight 116, quicker handling than Cannon’s nominal 122, and similar twist-weight territory. Turbo Foam and QuadFiber target power with dwell and touch; our DNA is estimated, not a measured same-lab comparison.
The verdict
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is twist weight: Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 scores 92 against 79 for Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm — a 13-point gap. They are effectively level on spin, pop, consistency, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm is $223 cheaper at $109.99.
Twist weight
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads by 13 points (92 vs 79).
Maneuverability
Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm leads by 11 points (77 vs 66).
Stability
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads by 9 points (92 vs 83).
Swing weight
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads by 8 points (82 vs 74).
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 the clearer pick at this level — twist weight 92 vs 79, forgiveness 88 vs 82, sweet spot 89 vs 83. Twist weight 7.2 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Twist weight
- Forgiveness
- Sweet spot
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (83.6 vs 84.1 on the weighted index). Take Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm and keep the $223.
- Maneuverability
- Touch
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (86.3 vs 85.5 on the weighted index). Take Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm and keep the $223.
- Plow through
- Power
- Spin
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (80 vs 80.4 on the weighted index). Take Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm and keep the $223.
- Softness
Which one should you buy?
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16
Take Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 if you want twist weight (+13), stability (+9), swing weight (+8). 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 →Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm
Take Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm if you want maneuverability (+11), softness (+8), touch (+5). Its swing weight of 116 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm review →Where to Buy
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16
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Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 vs Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm FAQ
- Which is better, the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 or the Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm?
- Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (87.1 vs 84.1), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — twist weight — Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads by 13 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm, 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 Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm?
- Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 scores 95 for power against 90 for Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm. 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?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both score 84 for control.
- 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 QuadFiber carbon layup with PermaGritNano face on Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm. 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 the higher forgiveness score (88 vs 82). Its 7.2 twist weight against 6.2 is what drives it — higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm costs $109.99, $223 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. Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm: 16 mm Generation 4 Turbo Foam (EPP) core with a QuadFiber carbon layup with PermaGritNano 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?
- 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. Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm rewards a repeatable swing and can feel less stable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm at 7.85 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 Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm to the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads on twist weight by 13 points; everything else is within 11 points. At $332.99 vs $109.99, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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