Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16 vs Six Zero Coral Pro
Forgiveness-first shoppers deciding between the widebody Boomstik and the Coral Pro platform. Both paddles measured on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA test. Six Zero Coral Pro 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
- 71Power90
- 94Control90
- 90Spin93
- 82Forgiveness89
- 81Sweet spot90
- 84Stability89
- 97Maneuverability75
- 70Pop84
- 92Touch88
- 87Consistency90
- 47Swing weight76
- 77Twist weight88
- 46Launch angle55
- 59Plow through85
- 90Softness84
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16 vs Six Zero Coral Pro 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 Widebody 16 | Six Zero Coral Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $333 | $240 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 84.1 | 88.5 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8.2 | 8.2 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 98 | 116 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.5 | 6.9 — better |
| Shape | standard | hybrid |
| Face length(in) | 15.95 | 16.4 |
| Face width(in) | 8 | 7.5 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.6 | 5.5 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Multistrata T700 Carbon | High-grit textured carbon |
| Core material | BoomCore™ | EP core with floating EVA foam band |
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16 verdict
The widebody Boomstik keeps BoomCore's power but spreads it across a 15.95 x 8.0 in face, which is the most forgiving version of Selkirk's flagship platform.
Six Zero Coral Pro verdict
Six Zero's tectonic core gives the Coral Pro unusual dwell time for a paddle this powerful, and the grit surface is among the few that survives a full season of spin.
The verdict
Measured on the same 15-trait test, the clearest separation is swing weight: Six Zero Coral Pro scores 76 against 47 for Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16 — a 29-point gap. They are effectively level on spin, consistency, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Six Zero Coral Pro is $93 cheaper at $240.
Swing weight
Six Zero Coral Pro leads by 29 points (76 vs 47).
Plow through
Six Zero Coral Pro leads by 26 points (85 vs 59).
Maneuverability
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16 leads by 22 points (97 vs 75).
Power
Six Zero Coral Pro leads by 19 points (90 vs 71).
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
Six Zero Coral Pro
Six Zero Coral Pro is the clearer pick at this level — sweet spot 90 vs 81, twist weight 88 vs 77, forgiveness 89 vs 82. Twist weight 6.9 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Sweet spot
- Twist weight
- Forgiveness
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (87.5 vs 88.4 on the weighted index). Take Six Zero Coral Pro and keep the $93.
- Maneuverability
- Control
- Touch
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Six Zero Coral Pro
Six Zero Coral Pro is the clearer pick at this level — plow through 85 vs 59, power 90 vs 71, spin 93 vs 90. Swing weight 116 kg·cm² is what carries that through contact.
- Plow through
- Power
- Spin
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (86.1 vs 85.5 on the weighted index). Take Six Zero Coral Pro and keep the $93.
- Twist weight
- Forgiveness
Which one should you buy?
Six Zero Coral Pro
Take Six Zero Coral Pro if you want swing weight (+29), plow through (+26), power (+19). Its swing weight of 116 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Six Zero Coral Pro review →Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16
Take Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16 if you want maneuverability (+22), softness (+6), control (+4). Its swing weight of 98 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16 review →Six Zero Coral Pro vs Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the Six Zero Coral Pro or the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16?
- Six Zero Coral Pro carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (88.5 vs 84.1), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — swing weight — Six Zero Coral Pro leads by 29 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16, at 98 kg·cm² swing weight against 116 for Six Zero Coral Pro. Lower swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the Six Zero Coral Pro or the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16?
- Six Zero Coral Pro measures 90 on power against 71 for Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16. That comes from a 16 mm EP core with floating EVA foam band core swinging at 116 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16 at 94 versus 90. 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 Coral Pro scores 93 for spin off its High-grit textured carbon face, against 90 for the Multistrata T700 Carbon face on Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16. In practice a 3-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Six Zero Coral Pro, with 6.9 twist weight against 6.5. Higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle, and Six Zero Coral Pro carries the higher forgiveness score (89) as a result.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- Six Zero Coral Pro costs $240, $93 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?
- Six Zero Coral Pro: 16 mm EP core with floating EVA foam band core with a High-grit textured carbon face. Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16: 16 mm BoomCore™ core with a Multistrata T700 Carbon face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16, at 5.6 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 Widebody 16 avoids.
- Which one is better for beginners?
- Six Zero Coral Pro is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 89 and sweet spot 90 mean fewer mishits while your contact point is still inconsistent. Six Zero Coral Pro rewards a repeatable swing and can feel unstable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- Six Zero Coral Pro at 8.2 oz against 8.2 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (116 vs 98) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16 to the Six Zero Coral Pro?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Six Zero Coral Pro leads on swing weight by 29 points; everything else is within 26 points. At $240 vs $333, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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