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    JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16mm vs Selkirk LABS Project Boomstik 16mm

    JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16mm 7.9oz 16mm pickleball paddle — Textured carbon fiber face

    JOOLA

    Perseus Pro V 16mm

    $299.95

    7.9–8.3 oz · 16mm core · Elongated

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    Selkirk LABS Project Boomstik 16mm 8oz 16mm pickleball paddle — InfiniGrit textured carbon fiber face

    Selkirk

    LABS Project Boomstik 16mm

    $333

    8–8.4 oz · 16mm core · Elongated

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    Pickle's 5-axis score

    Based on published specs, ranked against all 320 paddles we cover. Diff highlighted when one paddle leads by 0.5+ points.

    JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16mmSelkirk LABS Project Boomstik 16mm

    JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16mm vs Selkirk LABS Project Boomstik 16mm across five scored traits: Power, Hand speed, Forgiveness, Touch, Spin.

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    Close call — here's the tiebreaker

    Both paddles target power players — the choice comes down to feel and price.

    Side-by-side specs

    SpecJOOLA Perseus Pro V 16mmSelkirk LABS Project Boomstik 16mm
    Weight7.9–8.3 oz8–8.4 oz
    ShapeElongatedElongated
    Core thickness16mm16mm
    Core materialPropulsion Core polymer honeycomb—
    Face materialTextured carbon fiberInfiniGrit textured carbon fiber
    Handle length5.5"5.8"
    Price$299.95$333

    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

    Pickle's verdict

    These two play alike.

    Pick on price, feel or looks.

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