Selkirk LABS Project Boomstik Widebody 16mm vs LABS Project Boomstik Elongated 16mm
The LABS Project Boomstik Widebody 16mm and the LABS Project Boomstik Elongated 16mm differ on 6 published specs and match on 5. Every figure below is the maker's published spec, checked 2026-10-09. Pickleland doesn't lab-test paddles, so this is a spec comparison, not a play test.
| Paddle |  Selkirk LABS Project Boomstik Widebody 16mm |  Selkirk LABS Project Boomstik Elongated 16mm |
|---|---|---|
| Shape | Widebody | Elongated |
| Weight | 8–8.4 oz | 8–8.3 oz |
| Core thickness | 16 mm | 16 mm |
| Length | 15.95" | 16.5" |
| Width | 8" | 7.45" |
| Handle length | 5.6" | 5.8" |
| Grip circumference | 4.25" | 4.25" |
| Swing weight | 112 | 118 |
| Twist weight | 8.2 | 7.2 |
| Face | Multistrata T700 Carbon (3 layers); InfiniGrit surface | Multistrata T700 Carbon (3 layers); InfiniGrit surface |
| Core | BoomCore (PureFoam surrounded by an EVA Power Ring) | BoomCore (PureFoam surrounded by an EVA Power Ring) |
| Price at Pickleland | $333 | $333 |
What is different
- Weight: the LABS Project Boomstik Widebody 16mm is 0.05 oz heavier (8–8.4 oz against 8–8.3 oz).
- Length: the LABS Project Boomstik Widebody 16mm is 0.55" shorter (15.95" against 16.5").
- Width: the LABS Project Boomstik Widebody 16mm is 0.55" wider (8" against 7.45").
- Handle length: the LABS Project Boomstik Widebody 16mm is 0.2" shorter (5.6" against 5.8").
- Swing weight: the LABS Project Boomstik Widebody 16mm is 6 lower (112 against 118).
- Twist weight: the LABS Project Boomstik Widebody 16mm is 1 higher (8.2 against 7.2).
What is the same: core thickness (16 mm), grip circumference (4.25"), face (Multistrata T700 Carbon (3 layers); InfiniGrit surface), core material (BoomCore (PureFoam surrounded by an EVA Power Ring)), price at Pickleland ($333).
Pick the LABS Project Boomstik Widebody 16mm if
- You want a more forgiving face: it is 0.55" wider.
- You want faster hands: the published swing weight is lower.
- You want stability on off-centre hits: the published twist weight is higher.
Pick the LABS Project Boomstik Elongated 16mm if
- You want reach: it is 0.55" longer.
- You hit a two-handed backhand: the handle is 0.2" longer.
- You want more plow-through on drives: the published swing weight is higher.
The "pick it if" lines apply the usual rule for each spec to these two paddles' published numbers. The surest test is to demo them on a court.
Quick answers
What is the difference between the LABS Project Boomstik Widebody 16mm and the LABS Project Boomstik Elongated 16mm?
The LABS Project Boomstik Widebody 16mm and the LABS Project Boomstik Elongated 16mm differ on 6 published specs and match on 5. Weight: the LABS Project Boomstik Widebody 16mm is 0.05 oz heavier (8–8.4 oz against 8–8.3 oz). The full side-by-side table on this page is built from the maker's published specs.
Can I try both before buying?
Yes for the LABS Project Boomstik Widebody 16mm and the LABS Project Boomstik Elongated 16mm: both are in the demo rack at Pickleland in Pflugerville, Texas. A demo rental is $8.