Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16 vs Six Zero Quartz Control
Both paddles measured on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA test. Six Zero Quartz Control 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
- 71Power78
- 94Control93
- 90Spin90
- 82Forgiveness91
- 81Sweet spot92
- 84Stability90
- 97Maneuverability82
- 70Pop72
- 92Touch92
- 87Consistency91
- 47Swing weight68
- 77Twist weight90
- 46Launch angle50
- 59Plow through72
- 90Softness89
Specs
| $333 | Price | $190 |
|---|---|---|
| 16 mm | Core | 16 mm |
| 8.2 oz | Weight | 7.9 oz |
| 98 | Swing weight | 108 |
| 6.5 | Twist weight | 7.2 |
| standard | Shape | standard |
| Multistrata T700 Carbon | Surface | Raw carbon friction |
| 5.6 in | Handle | 5.25 in |
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 Quartz Control verdict
A control build in the Double Black Diamond tradition, only lighter and quicker. Twist weight and sweet spot are the standouts; power is deliberately mid-pack.
The verdict
Measured on the same 15-trait test, the clearest separation is swing weight: Six Zero Quartz Control scores 68 against 47 for Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16 — a 21-point gap. They are effectively level on pop, control, softness, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Six Zero Quartz Control is $143 cheaper at $190.
Swing weight
Six Zero Quartz Control leads by 21 points (68 vs 47).
Maneuverability
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16 leads by 15 points (97 vs 82).
Twist weight
Six Zero Quartz Control leads by 13 points (90 vs 77).
Plow through
Six Zero Quartz Control leads by 13 points (72 vs 59).
Which one should you buy?
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16
Take Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16 if you want maneuverability (+15). 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 Quartz Control
Take Six Zero Quartz Control if you want swing weight (+21), twist weight (+13), plow through (+13). Its swing weight of 108 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Six Zero Quartz Control review →Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16 vs Six Zero Quartz Control FAQ
- Which is better, the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16 or the Six Zero Quartz Control?
- Six Zero Quartz Control carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (88 vs 84.1), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — swing weight — Six Zero Quartz Control leads by 21 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16, at 98 kg·cm² swing weight against 108 for Six Zero Quartz 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 Quartz Control?
- Six Zero Quartz Control measures 78 on power against 71 for Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16. That comes from a 16 mm Thermoformed polymer core swinging at 108 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 carbon friction face on Six Zero Quartz Control. In practice a 0-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Six Zero Quartz Control, with 7.2 twist weight against 6.5. Higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle, and Six Zero Quartz Control carries the higher forgiveness score (91) as a result.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- Six Zero Quartz Control costs $190, $143 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 Quartz Control: 16 mm Thermoformed polymer core with a Raw carbon friction face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16, at 5.6 in of handle against 5.25 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 Quartz Control is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 91 and sweet spot 92 mean fewer mishits while your contact point is still inconsistent. Six Zero Quartz Control rewards a repeatable swing and can feel unstable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- Six Zero Quartz Control at 7.9 oz against 8.2 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (108 vs 98) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16 to the Six Zero Quartz Control?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Six Zero Quartz Control leads on swing weight by 21 points; everything else is within 15 points. At $333 vs $190, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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