Selkirk
Selkirk LABS Project Boomstik Widebody
Power players who want the biggest, most stable sweet spot
$333at Selkirk
Ratings Head to Head
Selkirk LABS Project Boomstik WidebodyVolair SHIFT WB
Power8.510
Control9.58.5
Spin9.58
Sweet spot1010
Research score9.49.1
Which Suits Your Game?
| Player type | Selkirk LABS Project Boomstik Widebody | Volair SHIFT WB |
|---|---|---|
| Beginners | 9.5 | 9.3 |
| Touch players | 9.5 | 8.9 |
| Power hitters | 9.2 | 9.4 |
| Spin players | 9.4 | 8.8 |
Weighted from the four ratings. How these are weighted
Key Differences
- The biggest gap is power: the Volair SHIFT WB rates 10 to the Selkirk LABS Project Boomstik Widebody’s 8.5.
- The Selkirk LABS Project Boomstik Widebody also leads on spin, 9.5 to 8.
- Control goes to the Selkirk LABS Project Boomstik Widebody (9.5 vs 8.5).
- They tie on sweet spot (10).
- Core thickness: 16 mm for the Selkirk LABS Project Boomstik Widebody against 14 mm for the Volair SHIFT WB. The thinner Volair SHIFT WB should give more pop; thicker cores lean toward control.
- Price: the Volair SHIFT WB costs less at each brand’s own store.
The Verdict
Choose the Selkirk LABS Project Boomstik Widebody if you want more control and more spin, especially if you’re a beginner or a touch player.
Pick the Volair SHIFT WB if you want more power and a lower price, especially if you’re a power hitter.
Specs Side by Side
| Spec | Selkirk LABS Project Boomstik Widebody | Volair SHIFT WB |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 8.0–8.4 oz | 8.1 oz average |
| Shape | Wide-body | Wide-body |
| Length | 15.95 in | 15.88 in |
| Width | 8 in | 8.12 in |
| Core thickness | 16 mm | 14 mm |
| Core | BoomCore (PureFoam with EVA power ring) | Full-foam floating core with flex channels, EVA perimeter and carbon-infused edge foam |
| Face | Multistrata T700 carbon (3 layers) with InfiniGrit surface | T700 carbon fiber (four layers) |
| Handle length | 5.6 in | 5.5 in |
| Grip size | 4.25 in | 4.125 in |
| Price | $333 | $99.99 |
| 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 Volair SHIFT WB?
On our spec-based scale the Selkirk LABS Project Boomstik Widebody scores higher (9.4 vs 9.1). By player type, the Selkirk LABS Project Boomstik Widebody suits beginners, touch players and spin players better, while the Volair SHIFT WB suits power hitters better.
Which has more power, the Selkirk LABS Project Boomstik Widebody or the Volair SHIFT WB?
The Volair SHIFT WB rates higher for power on our scale (10 vs 8.5).
Which is better for beginners, the Selkirk LABS Project Boomstik Widebody or the Volair SHIFT WB?
The Selkirk LABS Project Boomstik Widebody scores higher for beginners (9.5 vs 9.3), mainly from its sweet spot and control ratings.
Are the Selkirk LABS Project Boomstik Widebody and Volair SHIFT WB approved for tournament play?
Yes. Both are on the USA Pickleball approved paddle list.
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