Selkirk LABS Project Boomstik 16mm vs Volair Mach 1 Forza 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.
The value vs. premium matchup
Volair Mach 1 Forza 16mm is the value pick at $119.99. Selkirk LABS Project Boomstik 16mm is the premium option at $333 — you're paying for the InfiniGrit textured carbon fiber. Both paddles target power players — the choice comes down to feel and price.
Side-by-side specs
| Spec | Selkirk LABS Project Boomstik 16mm | Volair Mach 1 Forza 16mm |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 8–8.4 oz | 7.8–8.2 oz |
| Shape | Elongated | Elongated |
| Core thickness | 16mm | 16mm |
| Core material | — | Polypropylene honeycomb |
| Face material | InfiniGrit textured carbon fiber | Carbon fiber |
| Handle length | 5.8" | 5.5" |
| Price | $333 | $119.99 |
Weight
Shape
Core thickness
Core material
Face material
Handle length
Price
What the spec differences mean
- Weight. Selkirk LABS Project Boomstik 16mm is listed at 8–8.4 oz; Volair Mach 1 Forza 16mm at 7.8–8.2 oz. At the low end of each listed range, the Volair Mach 1 Forza 16mm is 0.2 oz lighter. How paddle weights compare across our catalog
- Handle length. Selkirk LABS Project Boomstik 16mm has a 5.8" handle; Volair Mach 1 Forza 16mm has a 5.5" handle, so the Selkirk LABS Project Boomstik 16mm handle is 0.3" longer. What grip length changes
- Face material. Selkirk LABS Project Boomstik 16mm lists its face as InfiniGrit textured carbon fiber; Volair Mach 1 Forza 16mm lists Carbon fiber. Paddle face materials explained
Who each paddle is for
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
Volair Mach 1 Forza 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 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
Pick the Volair Mach 1 Forza 16mm if…
- ✓you prize control on resets and dinks
- ✓you like reach at the kitchen line
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