Dan’s Take
HEAD's Radical PRO15 is a 15 mm hybrid with a polypropylene honeycomb center wrapped in foam, while the Boomstik Widebody is a 16 mm all-foam build. On our scale the Boomstik comes out ahead for control (9.5 vs 8.5), spin (9.5 vs 8.5) and sweet spot (10 vs 9), and the two tie for power at 8.5.
The Boomstik has 4.7 out of 5 from 2,700+ ratings on Selkirk's site. HEAD's site has too few ratings on the PRO15 so far to lean on. The PRO15 usually costs less and has a shorter 5-inch handle, so pick it if you want a compact grip on a budget. Otherwise, the Boomstik is the stronger paddle on paper.
By Dan · Based on each brand’s published specs and buyer ratings, October 2026. We don’t play-test paddles.
Selkirk
Selkirk LABS Project Boomstik Widebody
Power players who want the biggest, most stable sweet spot
Ratings Head to Head
Which Suits Your Game?
| Player type | HEAD Radical PRO15 | Selkirk LABS Project Boomstik Widebody |
|---|---|---|
| Beginners | 8.7 | 9.5 |
| Touch players | 8.6 | 9.5 |
| Power hitters | 8.6 | 9.2 |
| Spin players | 8.6 | 9.4 |
Weighted from the four ratings. How these are weighted
Key Differences
- The biggest gap is control: the Selkirk LABS Project Boomstik Widebody rates 9.5 to the HEAD Radical PRO15’s 8.5.
- On spin, the Selkirk LABS Project Boomstik Widebody is ahead: 9.5 vs 8.5.
- On sweet spot, the Selkirk LABS Project Boomstik Widebody is ahead: 10 vs 9.
- They tie on power (8.5).
- Core thickness: 15 mm for the HEAD Radical PRO15 against 16 mm for the Selkirk LABS Project Boomstik Widebody. The thinner HEAD Radical PRO15 should give more pop; thicker cores lean toward control.
- Price: the HEAD Radical PRO15 costs less at each brand’s own store.
The Verdict
Choose the HEAD Radical PRO15 if you want a lower price.
Pick the Selkirk LABS Project Boomstik Widebody if you want more control, more spin and a bigger sweet spot, especially if you’re a beginner or a touch player.
Specs Side by Side
| Spec | HEAD Radical PRO15 | Selkirk LABS Project Boomstik Widebody |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 8.3 oz (235 g) | 8.0–8.4 oz |
| Shape | Wide-body | Wide-body |
| Length | Not published by HEAD (it lists the shape as Widebody) | 15.95 in |
| Width | 7.8 in (published by HEAD, Sept 2026) | 8 in |
| Core thickness | 15 mm | 16 mm |
| Core | TRIFLEX Versatility Core: polypropylene honeycomb center, EPP foam perimeter, EVA foam shell | BoomCore (PureFoam with EVA power ring) |
| Face | Micro-Forged T700 raw carbon | Multistrata T700 carbon (3 layers) with InfiniGrit surface |
| Handle length | 5 in | 5.6 in |
| Grip size | 4.125 in | 4.25 in |
| Price | $199.95 | $333 |
| USA Pickleball approved | Yes | Yes |
Specs as published by each manufacturer. List prices; check the retailer for today’s price.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, the HEAD Radical PRO15 or the Selkirk LABS Project Boomstik Widebody?
On our spec-based scale the Selkirk LABS Project Boomstik Widebody scores higher (9.4 vs 8.6). By player type, the Selkirk LABS Project Boomstik Widebody suits beginners, touch players, power hitters and spin players better.
Which has more power, the HEAD Radical PRO15 or the Selkirk LABS Project Boomstik Widebody?
They rate the same for power on our scale (8.5).
Which is better for beginners, the HEAD Radical PRO15 or the Selkirk LABS Project Boomstik Widebody?
The Selkirk LABS Project Boomstik Widebody scores higher for beginners (9.5 vs 8.7), mainly from its sweet spot and control ratings.
Are the HEAD Radical PRO15 and Selkirk LABS Project Boomstik Widebody approved for tournament play?
Yes. Both are on the USA Pickleball approved paddle list.
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