Selkirk
Selkirk LABS Project Boomstik Widebody
Power players who want the biggest, most stable sweet spot
$333at Selkirk
Selkirk
Selkirk OMNI Widebody
All-court players who want a forgiving, stable foam paddle
$300at Selkirk
Ratings Head to Head
Selkirk LABS Project Boomstik WidebodySelkirk OMNI Widebody
Power8.58.5
Control9.59.5
Spin9.59.5
Sweet spot1010
Research score9.49.4
Which Suits Your Game?
| Player type | Selkirk LABS Project Boomstik Widebody | Selkirk OMNI Widebody |
|---|---|---|
| Beginners | 9.5 | 9.5 |
| Touch players | 9.5 | 9.5 |
| Power hitters | 9.2 | 9.2 |
| Spin players | 9.4 | 9.4 |
Weighted from the four ratings. How these are weighted
Key Differences
- They tie on power (8.5), control (9.5), spin (9.5) and sweet spot (10).
- Price: the Selkirk OMNI Widebody costs less at each brand’s own store.
The Verdict
Pick the Selkirk OMNI Widebody if you want a lower price.
Specs Side by Side
| Spec | Selkirk LABS Project Boomstik Widebody | Selkirk OMNI Widebody |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 8.0–8.4 oz | 7.9–8.2 oz |
| Shape | Wide-body | Wide-body |
| Length | 15.95 in | 15.95 in |
| Width | 8 in | 8 in |
| Core thickness | 16 mm | 16 mm |
| Core | BoomCore (PureFoam with EVA power ring) | ReactCore (PureFoam with EVA power ring) |
| Face | Multistrata T700 carbon (3 layers) with InfiniGrit surface | Multistrata T700 carbon fiber (multi-layer) with InfiniGrit surface |
| Handle length | 5.6 in | 5.6 in |
| Grip size | 4.25 in | 4.25 in |
| Price | $333 | $300 |
| USA Pickleball approved | Yes | Yes |
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 Widebody or the Selkirk OMNI Widebody?
On our spec-based scale they tie at 9.4.
Which has more power, the Selkirk LABS Project Boomstik Widebody or the Selkirk OMNI Widebody?
They rate the same for power on our scale (8.5).
Which is better for beginners, the Selkirk LABS Project Boomstik Widebody or the Selkirk OMNI Widebody?
They score the same for beginners on our weighted scale (9.5).
Are the Selkirk LABS Project Boomstik Widebody and Selkirk OMNI Widebody approved for tournament play?
Yes. Both are on the USA Pickleball approved paddle list.
More Head-to-Head Comparisons
- Selkirk LABS Project Boomstik Widebody vs HEAD Radical PRO15
- Selkirk LABS Project Boomstik Widebody vs Volair SHIFT WB
- Selkirk LABS Project Boomstik Widebody vs Bread & Butter Psycho
- Selkirk LABS Project Boomstik Widebody vs Selkirk OMNI
- Selkirk LABS Project Boomstik Widebody vs Selkirk LABS Project Boomstik
- Selkirk LABS Project Boomstik Widebody vs HEAD Radical TOUR15
Next Step
Compare More Paddles
Line up to four paddles side by side on the same research scale.