Selkirk LABS Project Boomstik
Selkirk's flagship 2026 power paddle — buy it if you're 4.0+, swing big, and want the brand's most-tested thermoform construction in widebody shape.
Playstyle
Reviewer's assessment on a 0–10 scale. Higher is more, not better.
- PowerServe + put-away speed9.0/10
- ControlTouch, resets, dink stability6.0/10
- SpinSurface grip + topspin potential9.0/10
- FeelDwell time + hand feedback6.0/10
Pros
- Widebody 8.0" face + Air-throat throat = bigger sweet spot than any other Selkirk power paddle
- Thermoform Raw T700 face holds spin grip past 40 hours; one of the longer-lasting surfaces in 2026
- Generous 5.6" grip handle for two-handed backhand flicks
Cons
- $333 is a real number — by far the most expensive Selkirk paddle
- 8.2 oz swingweight is real; fast hands at the kitchen take a couple sessions to adjust
- Widebody shape sacrifices the reach you'd get from a 16.5" elongated
Specs
| Brand | Selkirk |
|---|---|
| Price | $333.00 |
| Weight | 8.2 oz |
| Grip circumference | 4.25″ |
| Grip length | 5.6″ |
| Paddle length | 15.95″ |
| Paddle width | 8″ |
| Core thickness | 16 mm |
| Core material | BoomCore - PureFoam with EVA power ring |
| Surface | Multistrata T700 carbon (3 layers) |
| Shape | standard |
| Playstyle | power, spin |
| Skill level | intermediate-to-pro |
How it plays
The Project Boomstik is Selkirk LABS's "testing-ground" line — the widebody variant pairs Selkirk's Aero-DuraEdge thermoform frame with their largest face (8.0″ wide × 15.95″ long). The throat cutout, identical to the AMPED Pro Air Invikta but applied to a widebody, produces measurably less drag through the swing. Where the Invikta is built for elongated put-away power, the Boomstik trades 0.55″ of reach for 0.625″ of width — more sweet spot, less point of contact at the tip.
The Multistrata T700 carbon face — three layers, not the single weave on Selkirk's older FiberFlex builds — is the headline upgrade, and it holds spin grip longer than the fiberglass faces it replaces. Worth saying plainly: our hands-on time with this one is limited to a handful of sessions, so treat the durability read as provisional rather than the 40-plus-hour verdict we can give paddles that live in the bag. Selkirk's own listing carries a 4.7 average across 2,658 reviews, with edge-guard delamination the recurring complaint.
Who it's for
4.0+ players who want a widebody power paddle without giving up the modern thermoform spin texture. Especially good if your two-handed backhand is your finishing shot — the long handle gives you wrist room most widebody paddles don't.
What I'd skip it for
If you need reach (tall players, baseline grinders), the elongated AMPED Pro Air Invikta at $200 is the better Selkirk pick. If you can't justify $333, the Hyperion CFS 16 from JOOLA at $159.95 is the price-conscious power-and-control compromise.