Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16 vs Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control

The verdict

Measured on the same 15-trait test, the clearest separation is swing weight: Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control scores 78 against 47 for Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16 — a 31-point gap. They are effectively level on pop, touch, control, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control is $163 cheaper at $170.

• Swing weight

  Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control leads by 31 points (78 vs 47).

• Maneuverability

  Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16 leads by 27 points (97 vs 70).

• Plow through

  Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control leads by 23 points (82 vs 59).

• Twist weight

  Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control leads by 16 points (93 vs 77).

Which one should you buy?

Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16 vs Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control FAQ

Which is better, the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16 or the Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control?

Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (87.7 vs 84.1), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — swing weight — Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control leads by 31 points.

Which one is faster at the kitchen line?

Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16, at 98 kg·cm² swing weight against 117 for Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control. Lower swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.

Which paddle has more power, the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16 or the Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control?

Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control measures 79 on power against 71 for Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16. That comes from a 16 mm Thermoformed polymer core swinging at 117 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 93. 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 Widebody 16 scores 90 for spin off its Multistrata T700 Carbon face, against 90 for the Raw T700 carbon face on Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control. In practice a 0-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.

Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?

Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control, with 7 twist weight against 6.5. Higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle, and Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control carries the higher forgiveness score (90) as a result.

Is the price difference worth it?

Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control costs $170, $163 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 Widebody 16: 16 mm BoomCore™ core with a Multistrata T700 Carbon face. Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control: 16 mm Thermoformed polymer core with a Raw T700 carbon face.

Which is better for a two-handed backhand?

Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16, at 5.6 in of handle against 5.2 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 Double Black Diamond Control is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 90 and sweet spot 91 mean fewer mishits while your contact point is still inconsistent. Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control rewards a repeatable swing and can feel unstable before that.

Which is lighter in the hand?

Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16 at 8.2 oz against 8.3 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (98 vs 117) is what you feel mid-rally.

Is it worth upgrading from the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16 to the Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control?

Only if you need what it actually adds. Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control leads on swing weight by 31 points; everything else is within 27 points. At $333 vs $170, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.

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