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Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14
A titanium mesh layer under the Florek carbon face gives the 007 Epic a firmer, louder response than the rest of the Labs line, and it sells for a third of Boomstik money.
From Selkirk
The LABS Project 007 is pioneering advanced coating technology with the new InfiniGrit® Surface. This innovative surface is engineered to be three times as durable as raw carbon surfaces, offering players long-lasting performance without compromising quality. The refined texture significantly enhances spin potential, enabling up to 2000 RPMs, which elevates your game by providing a competitive edge with more precise and controlled shots.
Official Selkirk product page →Cross-shopping? Most buyers weigh the Labs Project 007 Epic 14 against the Engage Pursuit Pro1 6.0 Hybrid — see them side by side, or browse every Selkirk paddle.
- Core
- 14 mm
- Weight
- 8.4 oz
- Swing wt
- 100
- Twist wt
- 6.4
- Shape
- standard
- Surface
- Florek Carbon Face with InfiniGrit
- Grip
- 5.25 in
- Released
- 2026
Pros
- Titanium mesh adds pop without adding swing weight
- InfiniGrit face is a genuine spin surface
- Deep discounts off the Labs MSRP
Cons
- Heavy at 8.4 oz
- Firm feel is polarizing on resets
AI verdict — generated from measured specs
Last updated: July 2026
Should you buy the Labs Project 007 Epic 14?
The Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 scores 82/100 on our IQ index, built from all 15 Paddle DNA traits. Its signature is maneuverability (92/100, 91th percentile of the database), backed by touch at 88 and control at 89. The 14 mm Polypropylene Honeycomb with Patent Pending Titanium Mesh Layer System core and Florek Carbon Face with InfiniGrit face at 8.4 oz put it in the placement-first — you win points by out-positioning people bracket.
Where it gives ground is plow through (64) and sweet spot (75). With a 100 kg·cm² swing weight and a 5.25 in handle it suits intermediate/advanced players, one-handed backhands, hands battles at the kitchen. Skip it if your contact point still moves around the face; you rely on raw put-away pace.
Closest paddles by DNA: Engage Pursuit Pro1 6.0 Hybrid ($110), JOOLA Scorpeus 14 ($100), Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16 ($333). If budget matters, the Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16 lands within 4 IQ points for $31 less. Overall: a strong buy for the right player, though not the outright best paddle in the database.
- Best for
- intermediate/advanced players, one-handed backhands, hands battles at the kitchen
- Playing style
- placement-first — you win points by out-positioning people
- Avoid if
- your contact point still moves around the face; you rely on raw put-away pace
Community consensus
What other players say about the Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14
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Who should buy the Labs Project 007 Epic 14?
- One-handed backhand players who want more face for the same length
- Soft-game specialists who reset and dink their way through rallies
- Topspin-heavy players rolling and dipping every ball
- Players who live in hands battles at the kitchen line
- Brand-new beginners still finding a contact point
- Power-first players who win points on raw put-away pace
- Two-handed backhand players — the handle is short for it
AI paddle match
If you like the Labs Project 007 Epic 14, you'll probably like…
Each pick is the database's best answer to one specific question, ranked by how far it moves the needle versus the Labs Project 007 Epic 14.
- Better controlJOOLA Perseus Pro V 16Control 96 vs 89, touch 94 vs 88IQ 89.1 · $300
- More powerSelkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16Power 95 vs 77, pop 90 vs 76IQ 87.1 · $332.99
- Better valueVERSIX Strike 4FIQ 69.7 at $15 — $115 less than the Labs Project 007 Epic 14IQ 69.7 · $15
- Similar feelEngage Pursuit Pro1 6.0 HybridClosest DNA profile in the database to the Labs Project 007 Epic 14IQ 80.6 · $110
- More spinCRBN CRBN-2X SquareSpin 96 vs 90 off a Raw T700 carbon peel-ply faceIQ 87.3 · $229
- More forgivingSix Zero Quartz ControlForgiveness 91 vs 77, sweet spot 92 vs 75IQ 88 · $190
Labs Project 007 Epic 14 head-to-head comparisons
The matchups people actually cross-shop, each with a full 15-trait breakdown.
- Labs Project 007 Epic 14 vs Scorpeus 14$30 cheaper
- Labs Project 007 Epic 14 vs Hyperion C2 CFS 16Cross-shopped at the same price
- Labs Project 007 Epic 14 vs Pursuit Pro1 6.0 HybridCross-shopped at the same price
- Labs Project 007 Epic 14 vs SLK Halo XL ControlSame brand, more power
- Labs Project 007 Epic 14 vs Bantam ALW-C 12.7$25 cheaper
- Labs Project 007 Epic 14 vs Double Black Diamond ControlPremium step up
Paddle DNA™ — all 15 traits
Every trait normalised 0-100 against the full database, so these numbers mean the same thing on any paddle page. How we measure →
Key attributes
DNA match — paddles within 5% of the Labs Project 007 Epic 14
Our similarity engine ranks the whole database by average DNA deviation. Tighten or widen the band to see how far you have to travel to save money or gain a trait.
Paddle DNA™ match
Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14
IQ 82 · $130
8 paddles within 5% of the Labs Project 007 Epic 14
Ranked by DNA deviation
- -9 stability-9 twist weight+5 swing weight-4 pop
Saves $20 versus the Labs Project 007 Epic 14 · +5 swing weight · -9 stability
- -12 plow through-7 stability+6 maneuverability-6 swing weight
Saves $30 versus the Labs Project 007 Epic 14 · +6 maneuverability · -12 plow through
- -6 power+6 sweet spot-6 pop+5 control
+6 sweet spot · -6 power · Higher IQ score (84.1 vs 82)
- -9 twist weight+8 swing weight-7 stability-6 maneuverability
+8 swing weight · -9 twist weight
- +13 sweet spot+11 forgiveness+11 launch angle-6 stability
+13 sweet spot · -6 stability · Higher IQ score (83.5 vs 82)
- +10 power-9 stability-9 twist weight+7 sweet spot
+10 power · -9 stability · Higher IQ score (82.6 vs 82)
- -12 twist weight-10 stability+8 swing weight+7 sweet spot
+8 swing weight · -12 twist weight · Higher IQ score (82.7 vs 82)
- -17 plow through-11 swing weight-10 stability+6 maneuverability
Saves $25 versus the Labs Project 007 Epic 14 · +6 maneuverability · -17 plow through
Best alternatives to the Labs Project 007 Epic 14
Each pick beats the Labs Project 007 Epic 14 on one specific thing — price, power, control or forgiveness.
Similar paddles to the Labs Project 007 Epic 14
Closest matches by player level, hand weight and price — the paddles most players cross-shop against the Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14.
- Vatic Pro Oni 1693% match
- Player level
- intermediate / advanced
- Weight
- 8.2 oz(-0.20 vs Labs Project 007 Epic 14)
- Price
- $130(same price)
- Babolat BALLR+ 1692% match
- Player level
- intermediate / advanced
- Weight
- 8.3 oz(-0.10 vs Labs Project 007 Epic 14)
- Price
- $120(-$10)
- Six Zero Ruby79% match
- Player level
- intermediate / advanced
- Weight
- 8.2 oz(-0.20 vs Labs Project 007 Epic 14)
- Price
- $160(+$30)
- JOOLA Hyperion C2 CFS 1677% match
- Player level
- intermediate / advanced
- Weight
- 7.9 oz(-0.50 vs Labs Project 007 Epic 14)
- Price
- $120(-$10)
- Labs Project 007 Epic 14 vs Oni 16
- Labs Project 007 Epic 14 vs BALLR+ 16
- Labs Project 007 Epic 14 vs Ruby
- Labs Project 007 Epic 14 vs Hyperion C2 CFS 16
Same playing profile (within 8% DNA)
Engage Pursuit Pro1 6.0 Hybrid15.2 mm · hybrid · 8 oz · SW 103$11081
JOOLA Scorpeus 1414 mm · standard · 7.8 oz · SW 96$10081
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 1616 mm · standard · 8.2 oz · SW 98$33384
Babolat BALLR+ 1616 mm · hybrid · 8.3 oz · SW 105$12081- Labs Project 007 Epic 14 vs Pursuit Pro1 6.0 Hybrid
- Labs Project 007 Epic 14 vs Scorpeus 14
- Labs Project 007 Epic 14 vs Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16
- Labs Project 007 Epic 14 vs BALLR+ 16
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Labs Project 007 Epic 14 — frequently asked questions
- Is the Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 good for beginners?
- Not our first recommendation. Forgiveness sits at 77/100 and the paddle is tuned for intermediate/advanced play. A developing player is better served by something more forgiving and cheaper — see our beginner shortlist.
- Is the Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 worth the price?
- At $130 it sits in the 31th percentile of the database for cost and the 43th for IQ score. If those numbers do not line up for you, the JOOLA Essentials 16 at $89 is the value alternative we point people to.
- How does the Labs Project 007 Epic 14 compare to the Pursuit Pro1 6.0 Hybrid?
- They are close on DNA. The Labs Project 007 Epic 14 reads power 77 / control 89 / spin 90 against 75 / 92 / 90 for the Pursuit Pro1 6.0 Hybrid, at $130 versus $110. Our full head-to-head breaks down every trait.
- Is the 14 mm better than the 16 mm version?
- A 14 mm core returns energy faster, so drives and speed-ups come off harder with less effort. The 16 mm build gives up some of that pop for dwell time and softer hands. Pick 14 mm for pace, 16 mm for touch.
- Is the Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 approved for tournament play?
- Sanctioned play requires the model to appear on USA Pickleball's official approved-equipment list. Selkirk submits its retail models for approval, but approval is per model and configuration, so check the current USAP list for the exact Labs Project 007 Epic 14 build before you enter a sanctioned event. We do not list approval status we have not verified.
- Does the Labs Project 007 Epic 14 have good spin?
- Spin measures 90/100 — the 49th percentile of our database — off a Florek Carbon Face with InfiniGrit face. That is top-tier: enough bite for heavy topspin drives and rolls.
- Is the Labs Project 007 Epic 14 head heavy?
- Swing weight is 100 kg·cm² and twist weight 6.4. That is light and fast through the swing path, which favours hands battles over plow-through. Static weight is 8.4 oz.
- Does the Labs Project 007 Epic 14 benefit from lead tape?
- Yes — at 100 kg·cm² there is room to add. Tape at 3 and 9 o'clock raises twist weight and stability with the smallest hit to hand speed; tape at 12 adds power and plow-through but slows the paddle noticeably. Any added weight can affect tournament legality if it changes the paddle beyond the approved configuration.
- What is the best overgrip for the Labs Project 007 Epic 14?
- The stock handle is 5.25 in long with a 4.25 in circumference. A thin tacky overgrip adds roughly 1/16 in of circumference and a few grams above the balance point — the cheapest way to fine-tune fit. If your hand is larger than the 4.25 in stock size, build up with an under-wrap first rather than stacking overgrips.
- What should I replace the Labs Project 007 Epic 14 with when it wears out?
- Face wear shows up as lost spin long before the core dies. The straight replacement is another Labs Project 007 Epic 14; if you want to change something, the JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 adds control (96 vs 89) and the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 adds power (95 vs 77).
- Who is the Labs Project 007 Epic 14 best for?
- Players who want Labs tech on a budget. Skill levels we would put on it: intermediate, advanced. Handle length of 5.25 in suits one-handed backhands; two-handers will find it short.
- What shape and size is the Labs Project 007 Epic 14?
- standard shape, 15.9 in long by 7.85 in wide, 14 mm Polypropylene Honeycomb with Patent Pending Titanium Mesh Layer System core, Florek Carbon Face with InfiniGrit face, 8.4 oz. Released 2026.
- Is the Labs Project 007 Epic 14 good for two-handed backhands?
- Less so. At 5.25 in your top hand will sit partly on the throat. Two-handers should look for 5.3 in or longer.
- Labs Project 007 Epic 14 or OMNI 16?
- Both are Selkirk. The Labs Project 007 Epic 14 reads IQ 82 at $130; the OMNI 16 reads IQ 88.7 at $280. The clearest split is power (77 vs 89).
- How does PickleballLookup score the Labs Project 007 Epic 14?
- The IQ score of 82 is a weighted composite of the 15 Paddle DNA traits, normalized across every paddle in the database so the number means the same thing on any page. Performance traits carry the most weight; descriptive traits like swing weight carry none. Full methodology is published.
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Founder, PickleballLookupAlex built the Paddle DNA™ database behind PickleballLookup — 15 normalized traits measured against every paddle in the catalog. Every page on this site is generated from that data and editorially reviewed before publication.
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