Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 vs Vatic Pro Prism Flash V2 16
Both paddles measured on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA test. 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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Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 95Power82
- 84Control86
- 91Spin88
- 88Forgiveness86
- 89Sweet spot86
- 92Stability82
- 66Maneuverability82
- 90Pop80
- 80Touch84
- 85Consistency86
- 82Swing weight68
- 92Twist weight78
- 58Launch angle52
- 93Plow through78
- 72Softness78
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 vs Vatic Pro Prism Flash V2 16 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 | Vatic Pro Prism Flash V2 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $332.99 | $120 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 87.1 — better | 84 |
| Weight(oz) | 8.25 | 8 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 118 | 110 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 7.2 — better | 6.5 |
| Shape | elongated | elongated |
| Face length(in) | 16.5 | 16.5 |
| Face width(in) | 7.45 | 7.4 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.8 | 5.5 |
| 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 polypropylene honeycomb |
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.
Vatic Pro Prism Flash V2 16 verdict
Still the value benchmark. V2 tightens quality control and lifts spin to 88 — nothing under $130 matches this combination of reach, grip and balance.
The verdict
Measured on the same 15-trait test, the clearest separation is maneuverability: Vatic Pro Prism Flash V2 16 scores 82 against 66 for Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 — a 16-point gap. They are effectively level on spin, sweet spot, control, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Vatic Pro Prism Flash V2 16 is $212.99 cheaper at $120.
Maneuverability
Vatic Pro Prism Flash V2 16 leads by 16 points (82 vs 66).
Plow through
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads by 15 points (93 vs 78).
Swing weight
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads by 14 points (82 vs 68).
Twist weight
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads by 14 points (92 vs 78).
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 78, stability 92 vs 82, sweet spot 89 vs 86. 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
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (83.6 vs 84.9 on the weighted index). Take Vatic Pro Prism Flash V2 16 and keep the $212.99.
- Maneuverability
- Touch
- Control
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 82, plow through 93 vs 78, spin 91 vs 88. 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
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (80 vs 80.2 on the weighted index). Take Vatic Pro Prism Flash V2 16 and keep the $212.99.
- Softness
Which one should you buy?
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16
Take Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 if you want plow through (+15), swing weight (+14), twist weight (+14). 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 →Vatic Pro Prism Flash V2 16
Take Vatic Pro Prism Flash V2 16 if you want maneuverability (+16), softness (+6), touch (+4). Its swing weight of 110 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Vatic Pro Prism Flash V2 16 review →Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 vs Vatic Pro Prism Flash V2 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 or the Vatic Pro Prism Flash V2 16?
- Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (87.1 vs 84), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — maneuverability — Vatic Pro Prism Flash V2 16 leads by 16 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Vatic Pro Prism Flash V2 16, at 110 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 Vatic Pro Prism Flash V2 16?
- Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 measures 95 on power against 82 for Vatic Pro Prism Flash V2 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?
- Vatic Pro Prism Flash V2 16 at 86 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 T700 carbon face on Vatic Pro Prism Flash V2 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 6.5. Higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle, and Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 carries the higher forgiveness score (88) as a result.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- Vatic Pro Prism Flash V2 16 costs $120, $212.99 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. Vatic Pro Prism Flash V2 16: 16 mm Thermoformed polypropylene honeycomb 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 5.5 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. Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 rewards a repeatable swing and can feel unstable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- Vatic Pro Prism Flash V2 16 at 8 oz against 8.25 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (110 vs 118) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Vatic Pro Prism Flash V2 16 to the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Vatic Pro Prism Flash V2 16 leads on maneuverability by 16 points; everything else is within 15 points. At $332.99 vs $120, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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