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 TOUR15 | Selkirk LABS Project Boomstik Widebody |
|---|---|---|
| Beginners | 9.0 | 9.5 |
| Touch players | 8.8 | 9.5 |
| Power hitters | 8.9 | 9.2 |
| Spin players | 8.8 | 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 TOUR15’s 8.5.
- Spin goes to the Selkirk LABS Project Boomstik Widebody (9.5 vs 8.5).
- The HEAD Radical TOUR15 also leads on power, 9 to 8.5.
- Sweet spot goes to the Selkirk LABS Project Boomstik Widebody (10 vs 9.5).
- Core thickness: 15 mm for the HEAD Radical TOUR15 against 16 mm for the Selkirk LABS Project Boomstik Widebody. The thinner HEAD Radical TOUR15 should give more pop; thicker cores lean toward control.
- Price: the HEAD Radical TOUR15 costs less at each brand’s own store.
The Verdict
Go with the HEAD Radical TOUR15 if you want more power and a lower price.
Choose 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 TOUR15 | 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 | Not specified by HEAD (Injected Foam Walls) | 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 | $169.95 | $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 TOUR15 or the Selkirk LABS Project Boomstik Widebody?
On our spec-based scale the Selkirk LABS Project Boomstik Widebody scores higher (9.4 vs 8.9). 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 TOUR15 or the Selkirk LABS Project Boomstik Widebody?
The HEAD Radical TOUR15 rates higher for power on our scale (9 vs 8.5).
Which is better for beginners, the HEAD Radical TOUR15 or the Selkirk LABS Project Boomstik Widebody?
The Selkirk LABS Project Boomstik Widebody scores higher for beginners (9.5 vs 9.0), mainly from its sweet spot and control ratings.
Are the HEAD Radical TOUR15 and Selkirk LABS Project Boomstik Widebody approved for tournament play?
Yes. Both are on the USA Pickleball approved paddle list.
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