Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16

Who should buy the Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16?

Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16 head-to-head comparisons

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Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16

IQ 84.1 · $333

5 paddles within 5% of the Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16

Ranked by DNA deviation

1. #1Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14$130 (-203) · 14 mm · standardDNA match96%82
   +6 power-6 sweet spot+6 pop-5 control

   Saves $203 versus the Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16 · +6 power · -6 sweet spot

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2. #2JOOLA Scorpeus 14$100 (-233) · 14 mm · standardDNA match95.9%81
   -7 stability-7 plow through+6 pop-6 twist weight

   Saves $233 versus the Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16 · +6 pop · -7 stability

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3. #3ProKennex Kinetic Pro Flight$200 (-133) · 14 mm · standardDNA match95.5%84
   +14 launch angle+7 sweet spot+6 forgiveness-6 stability

   Saves $133 versus the Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16 · +14 launch angle · -6 stability

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4. #4Engage Pursuit Pro1 6.0 Hybrid$110 (-223) · 15.2 mm · hybridDNA match95.5%81
   -12 twist weight-9 stability+8 swing weight-6 consistency

   Saves $223 versus the Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16 · +8 swing weight · -12 twist weight

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5. #5Babolat BALLR+ 16$120 (-213) · 16 mm · hybridDNA match95.1%81
   -12 twist weight-11 maneuverability+11 swing weight+11 plow through

   Saves $213 versus the Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16 · +11 swing weight · -12 twist weight

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Best alternatives to the Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16

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

• Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16 vs J2CR
• Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16 vs Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16
• Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16 vs Quartz Control

Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16 — frequently asked questions

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

Not our first recommendation. Forgiveness sits at 82/100 and the paddle is tuned for intermediate/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 Widebody 16 worth the price?

At $333 it sits in the 100th percentile of the database for cost and the 59th 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 Widebody 16 compare to the Labs Project 007 Epic 14?

They are close on DNA. The Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16 reads power 71 / control 94 / spin 90 against 77 / 89 / 90 for the Labs Project 007 Epic 14, at $333 versus $130. 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 Widebody 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 Widebody 16 build before you enter a sanctioned event. We do not list approval status we have not verified.

Does the Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16 have good spin?

Spin measures 90/100 — the 49th percentile of our database — off a Multistrata T700 Carbon face. That is top-tier: enough bite for heavy topspin drives and rolls.

Is the Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16 head heavy?

Swing weight is 98 kg·cm² and twist weight 6.5. That is light and fast through the swing path, which favours hands battles over plow-through. Static weight is 8.2 oz.

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

Yes — at 98 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 Boomstik Widebody 16?

The stock handle is 5.6 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 Widebody 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 Widebody 16; if you want to change something, look at a higher-control build and the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 adds power (95 vs 71).

Who is the Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16 best for?

Power players who miss the center too often. Skill levels we would put on it: intermediate, advanced, pro. Handle length of 5.6 in supports a two-handed backhand.

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

standard shape, 15.95 in long by 8 in wide, 16 mm BoomCore™ core, Multistrata T700 Carbon face, 8.2 oz. Released 2026.

Is the Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16 good for two-handed backhands?

Yes — the 5.6 in handle gives your top hand a full grip rather than riding the throat.

Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16 or OMNI 16?

Both are Selkirk. The Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16 reads IQ 84.1 at $333; the OMNI 16 reads IQ 88.7 at $280. The clearest split is power (71 vs 89).

How does PickleballLookup score the Labs Project Boomstik Widebody 16?

The IQ score of 84.1 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.