Selkirk Omni Elongated 16 vs Vulcan V1100 16
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. Both land on the same overall IQ score (79.7), so the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Quick answer
Too close to call. The two split the scored categories and land on the same overall Paddle IQ score (79.7), so take Vulcan V1100 16 at $70 and keep the $230.
Power
87 vs 78
Spin
90 vs 76
Control
Too close to call
91 vs 89
Forgiveness
80 vs 75
Hand speed
Too close to call
112 vs 113 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
$70 at IQ 79.7 vs $300 at IQ 79.7
Overall pick: Too close to call · both score IQ 79.7
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 87Power78
- 89Control91
- 76Spin90
- 80Forgiveness75
- 79Sweet spot73
- 73Stability76
- 76Maneuverability73
- 75Pop70
- 92Touch92
- 81Consistency81
- 69Swing weight71
- 59Twist weight62
- 50Launch angle46
- 79Plow through82
- 84Softness90
Selkirk Omni Elongated 16 vs Vulcan V1100 16 specs
Every spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.
| Spec | Selkirk Omni Elongated 16 | Vulcan V1100 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $300 | $70 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 79.7 | 79.7 |
| Weight(oz) | 8.25 | 8.4 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 112 | 113 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 5.9 | 6 — better |
| Shape | elongated | elongated |
| Face length(in) | 16.5 | 16.5 |
| Face width(in) | 7.45 | 7.5 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.8 | 5.5 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.125 |
| Surface | InfiniGrit® Durable Spin Texture | T700 Raw Carbon Surface |
| Core material | ReactCore™ (PureFoam™ + Double-Ring Technology) | Polypropylene Honeycomb |
Selkirk Omni Elongated 16 verdict
ReactCore's foam-and-ring build makes the elongated Omni unusually stable for its 16.5 in length, and the 5.8 in handle is the longest in the database.
Vulcan V1100 16 verdict
A T700 raw-carbon elongated paddle that sells for about a quarter of its MSRP. On sourced specs it competes with paddles at triple the street price.
The verdict
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is spin: Vulcan V1100 16 scores 90 against 76 for Selkirk Omni Elongated 16 — a 14-point gap. They are effectively level on stability, maneuverability, twist weight, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Vulcan V1100 16 is $230 cheaper at $70.
Spin
Vulcan V1100 16 leads by 14 points (90 vs 76).
Power
Selkirk Omni Elongated 16 leads by 9 points (87 vs 78).
Sweet spot
Selkirk Omni Elongated 16 leads by 6 points (79 vs 73).
Softness
Vulcan V1100 16 leads by 6 points (90 vs 84).
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
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (76.3 vs 74.8 on the weighted index). Take Vulcan V1100 16 and keep the $230.
- Sweet spot
- Forgiveness
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (82.7 vs 83.2 on the weighted index). Take Vulcan V1100 16 and keep the $230.
- Spin
- Control
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (83.1 vs 84.5 on the weighted index). Take Vulcan V1100 16 and keep the $230.
- Spin
- Plow through
- Control
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Vulcan V1100 16
Vulcan V1100 16 is a narrow pick at this level — softness 90 vs 84, twist weight 62 vs 59. Its 16 mm Polypropylene Honeycomb core at 8.4 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Softness
- Twist weight
Which one should you buy?
Selkirk Omni Elongated 16
Take Selkirk Omni Elongated 16 if you want power (+9), sweet spot (+6), forgiveness (+5). Its swing weight of 112 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Selkirk Omni Elongated 16 review →Vulcan V1100 16
Take Vulcan V1100 16 if you want spin (+14), softness (+6). Its swing weight of 113 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Vulcan V1100 16 review →Selkirk Omni Elongated 16 vs Vulcan V1100 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the Selkirk Omni Elongated 16 or the Vulcan V1100 16?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both carry the same overall Paddle IQ score (79.7). The split is trait by trait — Vulcan V1100 16 leads on spin by 14 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Selkirk Omni Elongated 16, at 112 kg·cm² swing weight against 113 for Vulcan V1100 16. Lower swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the Selkirk Omni Elongated 16 or the Vulcan V1100 16?
- Selkirk Omni Elongated 16 scores 87 for power against 78 for Vulcan V1100 16. That comes from a 16 mm ReactCore™ (PureFoam™ + Double-Ring Technology) core swinging at 112 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- Vulcan V1100 16 at 91 versus 89. 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?
- Vulcan V1100 16 scores 90 for spin off its T700 Raw Carbon Surface, against 76 for the InfiniGrit® Durable Spin Texture face on Selkirk Omni Elongated 16. In practice a 14-point gap is noticeable on third-shot drives.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Selkirk Omni Elongated 16, with the higher forgiveness score (80 vs 75). Vulcan V1100 16 actually carries the higher twist weight (6 vs 5.9), but Selkirk Omni Elongated 16 makes it back on sweet spot (79) and overall face stability.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- Vulcan V1100 16 costs $70, $230 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 Omni Elongated 16: 16 mm ReactCore™ (PureFoam™ + Double-Ring Technology) core with an InfiniGrit® Durable Spin Texture face. Vulcan V1100 16: 16 mm Polypropylene Honeycomb core with a T700 Raw Carbon Surface.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Selkirk Omni 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 Omni Elongated 16 avoids.
- Which one is better for beginners?
- Selkirk Omni Elongated 16 is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 80 and sweet spot 79 mean fewer mishits while your contact point is still inconsistent. Vulcan V1100 16 rewards a repeatable swing and can feel less stable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- Selkirk Omni Elongated 16 at 8.25 oz against 8.4 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (112 vs 113) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth switching between the Selkirk Omni Elongated 16 and the Vulcan V1100 16?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Vulcan V1100 16 leads on spin by 14 points; everything else is within 9 points. At $300 vs $70, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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