Compare up to 3 paddles side by side
Specs, weight and swing weight, all 15 Paddle DNA™ traits, and price plus availability built only from the retailer offers we actually track — never estimated.
Specs & weight
| Spec | Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 | Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16 |
|---|---|---|
| IQ score | 87.1/100 | 85.8/100 |
| MSRP | $332.99 | $99 |
| Best tracked price | Not tracked | Not tracked |
| Weight | 8.25 oz | 7.9 oz |
| Swing weightlower = faster hands | 118 | 107 |
| Twist weighthigher = more forgiving | 7.2 | 6.5 |
| Core | 16 mm | 16 mm |
| Shape | elongated | hybrid |
| Surface | Multistrata T700 carbon with InfiniGrit | Raw T700 carbon |
| Handle | 5.8 in | 5.3 in |
| Released | 2026 | 2026 |
Price & availability
Sourced from stored retailer offers and their recorded price history. Paddles with no tracked offer show MSRP only.
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16
No retailer offers tracked yet for this paddle, so we don't show a price range. MSRP is $332.99.
Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16
No retailer offers tracked yet for this paddle, so we don't show a price range. MSRP is $99.
Paddle DNA™
- Power9584
- Control8490
- Spin9189
- Forgiveness8887
- Sweet spot8987
- Stability9284
- Maneuverability6680
- Pop9080
- Touch8088
- Consistency8588
- Swing weight8268
- Twist weight9282
- Launch angle5855
- Plow through9376
- Softness7284
Bars listed in the order Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 · Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16
Verdicts
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16
The highest power score 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.
Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16
The $99 paddle that keeps embarrassing $200 ones. The V-Sol Pro will not out-drive the foam flagships, but on control, spin and consistency it is genuinely competitive.