Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 vs Wilson Blaze Pro 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
- 95Power78
- 84Control82
- 91Spin78
- 88Forgiveness84
- 89Sweet spot84
- 92Stability80
- 66Maneuverability78
- 90Pop76
- 80Touch78
- 85Consistency84
- 82Swing weight70
- 92Twist weight76
- 58Launch angle52
- 93Plow through76
- 72Softness74
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 vs Wilson Blaze Pro 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 | Wilson Blaze Pro 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $332.99 | $170 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 87.1 — better | 80.2 |
| 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 | 16.3 |
| Face width(in) | 7.45 | 7.5 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.8 | 5.375 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Multistrata T700 carbon with InfiniGrit | Raw carbon fiber |
| Core material | BoomCore PureFoam with EVA Power Ring | 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.
Wilson Blaze Pro 16 verdict
Wilson's most competitive pickleball paddle to date. Nothing in the DNA profile is exceptional, but nothing is a weakness either — it is the definition of a balanced all-court build.
The verdict
Measured on the same 15-trait test, the clearest separation is power: Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 scores 95 against 78 for Wilson Blaze Pro 16 — a 17-point gap. They are effectively level on control, touch, softness, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Wilson Blaze Pro 16 is $162.99 cheaper at $170.
Power
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads by 17 points (95 vs 78).
Plow through
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads by 17 points (93 vs 76).
Twist weight
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads by 16 points (92 vs 76).
Pop
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads by 14 points (90 vs 76).
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 76, stability 92 vs 80, sweet spot 89 vs 84. 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
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 is a narrow pick at this level — spin 91 vs 78, power 95 vs 78, forgiveness 88 vs 84. At 118 kg·cm² swing weight it stays quick enough for hands battles.
- Spin
- Power
- Forgiveness
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 is the clearer pick at this level — power 95 vs 78, plow through 93 vs 76, spin 91 vs 78. 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
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 is a narrow pick at this level — twist weight 92 vs 76, forgiveness 88 vs 84. Its 16 mm BoomCore PureFoam with EVA Power Ring core at 8.25 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Twist weight
- Forgiveness
Which one should you buy?
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16
Take Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 if you want power (+17), plow through (+17), twist weight (+16). 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 →Wilson Blaze Pro 16
Take Wilson Blaze Pro 16 if you want maneuverability (+12). Its swing weight of 110 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Wilson Blaze Pro 16 review →Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 vs Wilson Blaze Pro 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 or the Wilson Blaze Pro 16?
- Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (87.1 vs 80.2), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — power — Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads by 17 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Wilson Blaze Pro 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 Wilson Blaze Pro 16?
- Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 measures 95 on power against 78 for Wilson Blaze Pro 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?
- Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 at 84 versus 82. 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 78 for the Raw carbon fiber face on Wilson Blaze Pro 16. In practice a 13-point gap is noticeable on third-shot drives.
- 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?
- Wilson Blaze Pro 16 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. Wilson Blaze Pro 16: 16 mm Polypropylene honeycomb core with a Raw carbon fiber face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16, at 5.8 in of handle against 5.375 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?
- Wilson Blaze Pro 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 Wilson Blaze Pro 16 to the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 leads on power by 17 points; everything else is within 17 points. At $332.99 vs $170, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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