Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik
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- Shape
- Elongated
- Core Thickness
- 16mm
- Core Type
- Gen 4
- Handle Length
- Long
- Certification
- USAP
- Price
- $333.00
Our take on the Boomstik Elongated
Selkirk, long a popular choice among pros and high-level amateurs, stayed competitive among the top brands with the release of the Boomstik in the summer of 2025. Its foam core makes it one of the most powerful paddles on the market, and the Infinigrit surface also provides good spin.
Selkirk also offers a widebody version of the Boomstik.
Is the Boomstik Elongated worth $333?
Yes, for advanced players who want explosive putaway power. At $333 it sits in the premium price range, and most recreational players will find both the price and the sheer power to be more than their game needs.
Who should buy the Boomstik Elongated?
Advanced, aggressive players who want one of the most powerful foam-core paddles around. Selkirk has long been a popular choice among pros and high-level amateurs, and the Boomstik keeps it competitive. A widebody version exists if you want a larger sweet spot.
Buy it if
- You are an advanced, aggressive player
- You want explosive putaway power
- You like spin from the InfiniGrit surface
- You want pre-installed MOI tuning
Skip it if
- You are a recreational or developing player
- You want power at a lower price
- You need a UPA-A approved paddle
How does the Boomstik Elongated play?
Power is high from the full-foam core, with medium spin from the InfiniGrit surface. A 121 swing weight and 6.9 twist weight give it a stable, hard-hitting platform on a 16mm Gen 4 core with a long handle. The pre-installed MOI system lets you adjust weight.
What are the strengths and trade-offs of the Boomstik Elongated?
Its biggest edge is raw power in a full-foam build. The main cost is a premium price and a few build quirks such as loose edge guards.
Strengths
- Explosive full-foam putaway power
- InfiniGrit surface with medium spin
- Pre-installed MOI tuning system
- Stable 121 swing weight and 6.9 twist weight
Trade-offs
- Premium price of $333
- Early edge guards loosened on some
- MOI clips feel loose to some players
Closest match we’ve tested
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik vs Holbrook Fuze VantaGrit
Same elongated shape, same 16mm Gen 4 core and nearly the same power.
- Shape
- Elongated
- Core Thickness
- 16mm
- Core Type
- Gen 4
More specs
- Paddle Type
- Power
- Static Weight
- 8.4 oz
- Swing Weight
- 121
- Twist Weight
- 6.9
- Handle Length
- Long
- Certification
- USAP
- Shape
- Elongated
- Core Thickness
- 16mm
- Core Type
- Gen 4
More specs
- Paddle Type
- Power
- Static Weight
- Not specified
- Swing Weight
- 118
- Twist Weight
- 6.3
- Handle Length
- Long
- Certification
- UPA-A
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Questions people ask about the Boomstik Elongated
Is the Selkirk Boomstik worth it?
Yes, for advanced players who want explosive put-away power. For most recreational players, the $333 price and sheer power are more than they need.
Is the Selkirk Boomstik legal in pickleball?
Yes, it's USA Pickleball approved. The UPA-A has restricted its MOI weight clamps at the pro level, so check the rules for any pro-sanctioned event.
What is the price of the Selkirk Boomstik?
$333, which puts it in the premium price range for pickleball paddles.
Why is the Selkirk Boomstik so expensive?
It's built with a full-foam core, Selkirk's InfiniGrit surface and a pre-installed MOI tuning system, and it sits in Selkirk's Labs R&D tier.
What are common issues with the Selkirk Boomstik?
Early batches had edge guards that loosened, and some players find the MOI weight clips feel loose. Selkirk says it has changed manufacturing to reduce the edge-guard problem.
What are some Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik alternatives?
How we test every paddle
Why trust our ratings? Every paddle is played by Team Kitchen, our team of expert paddle reviewers, and measured on the same scale before we rate it.
- Expert reviewers. All 5.0+ players, testing alongside other high-level players in their area.
- Hours of drills and games. Every kind of shot, in real points, to see how a paddle plays in a match and not just on paper.
- Measured on the same scale. Power, spin, swing weight and twist weight for every paddle, so any two compare fairly. The Boomstik Elongated measured power 96, spin 67, swing weight 121 and twist weight 6.9.
- One ball for every test. The Life Time LT Pro 48.