Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16

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Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 — the long answer

Project Boomstik is the most powerful paddle we track. Its BoomCore combines PureFoam with an EVA power ring, and the 7.2 twist weight is the highest measured figure in the database — a rare combination of raw pace and off-centre stability.

Who should buy the Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16?

Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 head-to-head comparisons

The matchups people actually cross-shop, each with a full 15-trait breakdown.

• Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 vs TruFoam Genesis 1$53 cheaper
• Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 vs Hyperion Pro V 16$33 cheaper
• Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 vs Labs Project 006Same brand, more control
• Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 vs Ultré Power 2$113 cheaper
• Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 vs TruFoam Genesis X$63 cheaper
• Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 vs TruFoam Genesis 3$53 cheaper

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Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16

IQ 87.1 · $333

8 paddles within 5% of the Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16

Ranked by DNA deviation

1. #111SIX24 Ultré Power 2$220 (-113) · 16 mm · hybridDNA match97.8%87
   +6 maneuverability-4 stability-4 twist weight+4 softness

   Saves $113 versus the Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 · +6 maneuverability · -4 stability · Higher IQ score (87.3 vs 87.1)

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2. #2JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16$300 (-33) · 16 mm · elongatedDNA match97.5%86
   -6 forgiveness-5 sweet spot-5 twist weight+4 control

   Saves $33 versus the Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 · +4 control · -6 forgiveness

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3. #3RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated V2$250 (-83) · 16 mm · elongatedDNA match96.9%86
   +6 maneuverability-6 twist weight-5 plow through-4 forgiveness

   Saves $83 versus the Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 · +6 maneuverability · -6 twist weight

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4. #4Selkirk Labs Project 006$280 (-53) · 14 mm · elongatedDNA match96.7%84
   -10 twist weight-8 forgiveness-7 sweet spot+5 launch angle

   Saves $53 versus the Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 · +5 launch angle · -10 twist weight

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5. #5CRBN TruFoam Genesis X$270 (-63) · 16 mm · elongatedDNA match96.4%87
   +16 softness+5 touch-5 twist weight-4 power

   Saves $63 versus the Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 · +16 softness · -5 twist weight

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6. #6Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated$250 (-83) · 14 mm · elongatedDNA match96.4%83
   -10 forgiveness-9 sweet spot-8 twist weight-5 spin

   Saves $83 versus the Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 · +4 maneuverability · -10 forgiveness

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7. #7CRBN CRBN-1X$220 (-113) · 16 mm · elongatedDNA match95.9%88
   -7 pop+7 touch-6 power+6 softness

   Saves $113 versus the Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 · +7 touch · -7 pop · Higher IQ score (87.5 vs 87.1)

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8. #8Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16$220 (-113) · 16 mm · hybridDNA match95.6%88
   -7 power-7 plow through-6 pop+6 touch

   Saves $113 versus the Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 · +6 touch · -7 power · Higher IQ score (88.2 vs 87.1)

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Best alternatives to the Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16

Each pick beats the Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 on one specific thing — price, power, control or forgiveness.

• Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 vs J2CR
• Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 vs Perseus Pro V 16

Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 — frequently asked questions

Why is the Boomstik $333?

It is a Selkirk Labs limited build: foam core, three-layer Multistrata carbon, and the MOI tuning hardware. You are paying for materials and scarcity, not incremental performance over a $250 paddle.

Is the Boomstik tournament legal?

It carries USAP approval and UPA-A approval without the MOI clamp fitted. Check your event's specific ruleset before adding the clamp.

Elongated or standard Boomstik?

Elongated adds reach and drive depth; the standard shape trades some of that for faster hands. Singles and drive players take the elongated.

Is the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 good for beginners?

Not our first recommendation. Forgiveness sits at 88/100 and the paddle is tuned for advanced/pro play. A developing player is better served by something more forgiving and cheaper — see our beginner shortlist.

Is the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 worth the price?

At $333 it sits in the 100th percentile of the database for cost and the 73th for IQ score. If those numbers do not line up for you, the Honolulu J2CR at $230 is the value alternative we point people to.

How does the Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 compare to the Ultré Power 2?

They are close on DNA. The Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 reads power 95 / control 84 / spin 91 against 94 / 85 / 92 for the Ultré Power 2, at $333 versus $220. Our full head-to-head breaks down every trait.

Is the 16 mm better than the 14 mm version?

A 16 mm core has longer dwell time, which is what produces softer resets and more repeatable placement. The 14 mm build trades that dwell for a faster, poppier response off the face. Control players take 16 mm; players who want the ball gone quickly take 14 mm.

Is the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 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 Boomstik Elongated 16 build before you enter a sanctioned event. We do not list approval status we have not verified.

Does the Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 have good spin?

Spin measures 91/100 — the 70th percentile of our database — off a Multistrata T700 carbon with InfiniGrit face. That is top-tier: enough bite for heavy topspin drives and rolls.

Is the Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 head heavy?

Swing weight is 118 kg·cm² and twist weight 7.2. That is on the heavy side of the database — you get plow-through and stability, and pay for it in hand speed at the net. Static weight is 8.25 oz.

Does the Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 benefit from lead tape?

It already swings at 118 kg·cm², so adding weight at 12 o'clock will make it sluggish. If you customise, keep it to a few grams at 3 and 9 o'clock for stability. 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 Boomstik Elongated 16?

The stock handle is 5.8 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 Boomstik Elongated 16 with when it wears out?

Face wear shows up as lost spin long before the core dies. The straight replacement is another Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16; if you want to change something, the JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 adds control (96 vs 84).

Who is the Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 best for?

Power players who finish points from the transition zone. Skill levels we would put on it: advanced, pro. Handle length of 5.8 in supports a two-handed backhand.

What shape and size is the Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16?

elongated shape, 16.5 in long by 7.45 in wide, 16 mm BoomCore PureFoam with EVA Power Ring core, Multistrata T700 carbon with InfiniGrit face, 8.25 oz. Released 2026.