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Head-to-Head Comparison

Selkirk LABS Project Boomstik vs Selkirk LABS Project Boomstik Widebody

Both paddles earn a 9.4 research score on our scale, so the choice comes down to how they differ. Calculated from each maker’s published specs; we don’t play-test paddles.

Ratings Head to Head

Selkirk LABS Project BoomstikSelkirk LABS Project Boomstik Widebody
Power9.58.5
Control99.5
Spin109.5
Sweet spot910
Research score9.49.4

Which Suits Your Game?

Player typeSelkirk LABS Project BoomstikSelkirk LABS Project Boomstik Widebody
Beginners9.29.5
Touch players9.39.5
Power hitters9.49.2
Spin players9.69.4

Weighted from the four ratings. How these are weighted

Key Differences

  • The biggest gap is power: the Selkirk LABS Project Boomstik rates 9.5 to the Selkirk LABS Project Boomstik Widebody’s 8.5.
  • On sweet spot, the Selkirk LABS Project Boomstik Widebody is ahead: 10 vs 9.
  • On control, the Selkirk LABS Project Boomstik Widebody is ahead: 9.5 vs 9.
  • Spin goes to the Selkirk LABS Project Boomstik (10 vs 9.5).
  • Different shapes: the Selkirk LABS Project Boomstik is elongated and the Selkirk LABS Project Boomstik Widebody is wide-body.

The Verdict

Go with the Selkirk LABS Project Boomstik if you want more power and more spin, especially if you’re a power hitter or a spin player.

Go with the Selkirk LABS Project Boomstik Widebody if you want more control and a bigger sweet spot, especially if you’re a beginner or a touch player.

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Specs Side by Side

SpecSelkirk LABS Project BoomstikSelkirk LABS Project Boomstik Widebody
Weight8.0–8.3 oz8.0–8.4 oz
ShapeElongatedWide-body
Length16.5 in15.95 in
Width7.45 in8 in
Core thickness16 mm16 mm
CoreBoomCore (PureFoam with EVA power ring)BoomCore (PureFoam with EVA power ring)
FaceMultistrata T700 carbon (3 layers) with InfiniGrit surfaceMultistrata T700 carbon (3 layers) with InfiniGrit surface
Handle length5.8 in5.6 in
Grip size4.25 in4.25 in
Price$333$333
USA Pickleball approvedYesYes

Specs as published by each manufacturer. Prices are checked daily on each brand’s own store; the checkout price is final.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, the Selkirk LABS Project Boomstik or the Selkirk LABS Project Boomstik Widebody?

On our spec-based scale they tie at 9.4. By player type, the Selkirk LABS Project Boomstik suits power hitters and spin players better, while the Selkirk LABS Project Boomstik Widebody suits beginners and touch players better.

Which has more power, the Selkirk LABS Project Boomstik or the Selkirk LABS Project Boomstik Widebody?

The Selkirk LABS Project Boomstik rates higher for power on our scale (9.5 vs 8.5).

Which is better for beginners, the Selkirk LABS Project Boomstik or the Selkirk LABS Project Boomstik Widebody?

The Selkirk LABS Project Boomstik Widebody scores higher for beginners (9.5 vs 9.2), mainly from its sweet spot and control ratings.

Are the Selkirk LABS Project Boomstik and Selkirk LABS Project Boomstik Widebody approved for tournament play?

Yes. Both are on the USA Pickleball approved paddle list.

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