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Power is what the Boomstik is built for. Selkirk calls its BoomCore (PureFoam fused with an EVA power ring) its most powerful core system, and pairs it with an elongated 16.5 in face and an 8.0–8.3 oz weight. Verified buyers on Selkirk.com (4.7/5 from 2,693 reviews, Sept 2026) consistently describe impressive power and a distinctive pop and sound, so we add +0.5 to its spec-based power rating.
The specs (16 mm core, three-layer T700 carbon face) suggest reasonable control, but the most common caveat from verified buyers is a learning curve on soft shots like dinks, so we subtract 0.5 from its control rating.
The elongated shape and InfiniGrit surface give it strong spin credentials. Selkirk says InfiniGrit lasts about three times longer than traditional raw carbon texture and allows up to 2,000 RPM, and buyers frequently mention improved spin.
Selkirk's pre-installed MOI perimeter weighting is designed to enlarge and stabilize the sweet spot, and it publishes a twist weight of about 7.2 for the elongated version. Buyers often describe the sweet spot as notably large.
Selkirk publishes a swing weight of about 118 for the elongated version (112 for the widebody), so the widebody will feel quicker at the kitchen line.
Selkirk says the MOI system shifts mass toward the perimeter to raise the moment of inertia, stabilizing the paddle on off-center hits.
Selkirk markets the BoomCore as resisting core crush. Some verified buyers report edge chipping or surface wear over time, though many praise Selkirk's limited lifetime warranty; a few mention the high price and that no case is included.
Buyers describe a lively, poppy response with a distinctive sound at contact. Selkirk says the BoomCore has no break-in period.
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Yes. Selkirk lists a Widebody Boomstik at 15.95 in long and 8 in wide, 8.0–8.4 oz, with a 5.6 in grip.
Selkirk describes the MOI Tuning System as semi-permanent and pre-installed, and notes that removing it could damage the parts.
Several Project Boomstik versions, including the Elongated 16mm, appear on the USA Pickleball approved list. For PPA pro events, Selkirk offers a separate UPA-approved Boomstik Elongated without the MOI system.
From its published specifications using our standard rating scale, which applies the same points for core thickness, weight, shape, width, face material, surface texture and construction to every paddle. A small adjustment (up to 0.5) is made only when verified buyers consistently report something the specs don't show. See our Editorial Policy for the full scale.
A foam power core built for pop, a large and stable sweet spot, and a long-lasting spin surface.
A learning curve in the soft game, some reported edge and surface wear, and a premium $333 price.
An aggressive intermediate or advanced player who attacks from the baseline and transition zone and wants maximum pop with a forgiving sweet spot.
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