JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16mm vs Selkirk LABS Project Boomstik 16mm
Pickle's 5-axis score
Spec-grounded, quartile-ranked across the 322-paddle catalog. Diff highlighted when one paddle leads by 0.5+ points.
Close call — here's the tiebreaker
Both paddles target power players — the choice comes down to feel and price.
Side-by-side specs
| Spec | JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16mm | Selkirk LABS Project Boomstik 16mm |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 7.9–8.3 oz | 8–8.4 oz |
| Shape | Elongated | Elongated |
| Core thickness | 16mm | 16mm |
| Core material | Propulsion Core polymer honeycomb | — |
| Face material | Textured carbon fiber | InfiniGrit textured carbon fiber |
| Handle length | 5.5" | 5.8" |
| Price | $299.95 | $333 |
Weight
Shape
Core thickness
Core material
Face material
Handle length
Price
What the spec differences mean
- Weight. JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16mm 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 JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16mm is 0.1 oz lighter. How paddle weights compare across our catalog
- Handle length. JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16mm has a 5.5" handle; Selkirk LABS Project Boomstik 16mm has a 5.8" handle, so the Selkirk LABS Project Boomstik 16mm handle is 0.3" longer. What grip length changes
- Face material. JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16mm lists its face as Textured carbon fiber; Selkirk LABS Project Boomstik 16mm lists InfiniGrit textured carbon fiber. Paddle face materials explained
Who each paddle is for
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 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, 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
Both are great. Pick by playstyle, not specs.
Pick the JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16mm if…
- ✓you prize control on resets and dinks
- ✓you like reach at the kitchen line
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
More matchups with the JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16mm
More matchups with the Selkirk LABS Project Boomstik 16mm
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