11SIX24 Vapor Power 2 vs Selkirk LABS Project Boomstik 16mm

    11SIX24 Vapor Power 2 7.9oz 16mm pickleball paddle — CFC (carbon/fiberglass/carbon) with HexGrit peel-ply face

    11SIX24

    Vapor Power 2

    $209.99

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    Selkirk LABS Project Boomstik 16mm 8oz 16mm pickleball paddle — InfiniGrit textured carbon fiber face

    Selkirk

    LABS Project Boomstik 16mm

    $333

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    Pickle's 5-axis score

    Spec-grounded, quartile-ranked across the 322-paddle catalog. Diff highlighted when one paddle leads by 0.5+ points.

    11SIX24 Vapor Power 2Selkirk LABS Project Boomstik 16mm
    Power — even
    6.7 vs 6.6
    Hand speed — 11SIX24 +1.2
    3.0 vs 1.8
    Forgiveness — 11SIX24 +1.7
    6.6 vs 4.9
    Touch — even
    9.9 vs 9.9
    Spin — even
    6.4 vs 6.4

    The value vs. premium matchup

    11SIX24 Vapor Power 2 is the value pick at $209.99. Selkirk LABS Project Boomstik 16mm is the premium option at $333 — you're paying for the InfiniGrit textured carbon fiber. Selkirk LABS Project Boomstik 16mm trades a touch of maneuverability for more reach at the line; 11SIX24 Vapor Power 2 is easier to whip around

    Side-by-side specs

    Weight

    7.9–8.3 oz8–8.4 oz

    Shape

    HybridElongated

    Core thickness

    16mm16mm

    Core material

    Thermoformed full foam microcellular core with EVA border—

    Face material

    CFC (carbon/fiberglass/carbon) with HexGrit peel-plyInfiniGrit textured carbon fiber

    Handle length

    5.75"5.8"

    Price

    $209.99$333

    What the spec differences mean

    • Weight. 11SIX24 Vapor Power 2 is listed at 7.9–8.3 oz; Selkirk LABS Project Boomstik 16mm at 8–8.4 oz. At the low end of each listed range, the 11SIX24 Vapor Power 2 is 0.1 oz lighter. How paddle weights compare across our catalog
    • Handle length. 11SIX24 Vapor Power 2 has a 5.75" handle; Selkirk LABS Project Boomstik 16mm has a 5.8" handle, so the Selkirk LABS Project Boomstik 16mm handle is 0.05" longer. What grip length changes
    • Face material. 11SIX24 Vapor Power 2 lists its face as CFC; Selkirk LABS Project Boomstik 16mm lists InfiniGrit textured carbon fiber. Paddle face materials explained

    Who each paddle is for

    11SIX24 Vapor Power 2

    Best for 3.5+ players who prioritize control and reach who play with a balanced two-handed/one-handed mix. The hybrid shape splits the difference between reach and forgiveness, the 16mm core gives you a soft touch window, and the fiberglass face emphasizes pop over spin.

    Playing style: power, spin

    Selkirk LABS Project Boomstik 16mm

    Best for 3.5+ players who prioritize control and reach who play with a balanced two-handed/one-handed mix. The elongated shape extends your reach at the kitchen line, the 16mm core gives you a soft touch window, and the face surface keeps spin honest without overdoing it.

    Playing style: power

    Pickle's verdict

    Both are great. Pick by playstyle, not specs.

    Pick the 11SIX24 Vapor Power 2 if…

    • ✓you prize control on resets and dinks

    Pick the Selkirk LABS Project Boomstik 16mm if…

    • ✓you swing through the ball
    • ✓you prize control on resets and dinks
    • ✓you like reach at the kitchen line
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