Onix Summit C1 vs Selkirk LABS Project Boomstik 16mm

    Onix Summit C1 7.8oz 14mm pickleball paddle — Carbon fiber face

    Onix

    Summit C1

    $49.98

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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.

    Onix Summit C1Selkirk LABS Project Boomstik 16mm
    Power — even
    6.5 vs 6.6
    Hand speed — Onix +4.7
    6.5 vs 1.8
    Forgiveness — even
    4.9 vs 4.9
    Touch — Selkirk +5.4
    4.5 vs 9.9
    Spin — Selkirk +2.0
    4.4 vs 6.4

    The value vs. premium matchup

    The Selkirk LABS Project Boomstik 16mm's 16mm core delivers a more forgiving sweet spot, while the Onix Summit C1's 14mm core trades a little plush feel for quicker ball speed. Onix Summit C1 is the value pick at $49.98. Selkirk LABS Project Boomstik 16mm is the premium option at $333 — you're paying for the

    Side-by-side specs

    Weight

    7.8–8.2 oz8–8.4 oz

    Shape

    ElongatedElongated

    Core thickness

    14mm16mm

    Core material

    Polypropylene honeycomb—

    Face material

    Carbon fiberInfiniGrit textured carbon fiber

    Handle length

    4"5.8"

    Price

    $49.98$333

    What the spec differences mean

    • Weight. Onix Summit C1 is listed at 7.8–8.2 oz; Selkirk LABS Project Boomstik 16mm at 8–8.4 oz. At the low end of each listed range, the Onix Summit C1 is 0.2 oz lighter. How paddle weights compare across our catalog
    • Core thickness. Onix Summit C1 has a 14mm core; Selkirk LABS Project Boomstik 16mm has a 16mm core, so the Selkirk LABS Project Boomstik 16mm core is 2mm thicker. What core thickness changes
    • Handle length. Onix Summit C1 has a 4" handle; Selkirk LABS Project Boomstik 16mm has a 5.8" handle, so the Selkirk LABS Project Boomstik 16mm handle is 1.8" longer. What grip length changes
    • Face material. Onix Summit C1 lists its face as Carbon fiber; Selkirk LABS Project Boomstik 16mm lists InfiniGrit textured carbon fiber. Paddle face materials explained

    Who each paddle is for

    Onix Summit C1

    Best for intermediate players (3.5-4.5) looking for a balanced upgrade who play with a balanced two-handed/one-handed mix. The elongated shape extends your reach at the kitchen line, the 14mm core balances pop and control, and the face surface keeps spin honest without overdoing it.

    Playing style: balanced

    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 Onix Summit C1 if…

    • ✓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
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