Packing your next court
Packing your next court
Side-by-side specs, ₱ prices and ratings from 12 PaddleBag players who own these paddles.
Average play-style scores out of 5. Higher wins.
Decathlon Kuikma Open
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Jack Sock
| Score | Kuikma Open | Labs Project Boomstik |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 3.2 | 3.8 (higher) |
| Control | 3.3 (higher) | 2.8 |
| Spin | 2.8 | 3.0 (higher) |
| Feel | 3.3 | 3.5 (higher) |
| Touch | 3.2 (higher) | 2.8 |
| Spec | Kuikma Open | Labs Project Boomstik |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Decathlon | Selkirk |
| Shape | standard | standard |
| Core | — | 16 mm |
| Weight | 7.5–8 oz | 7.8–8.3 oz |
| Grip | 4 1/4 | 4.25 |
| Handle | 5 in | 5.3 in |
| Face | fiberglass | carbon fiber |
| Core type | polypropylene | polymer honeycomb |
| USAP | unknown | unknown |
| Price (PH) | ~₱1,392 | ~₱19,140 |
~ = US retail converted to pesos. Picks prices are affiliate listings; PaddleBag may earn a commission.
Decathlon Kuikma Open vs…
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Jack Sock vs…
PaddleBag players rate them about the same overall: the Decathlon Kuikma Open has 3.2★ from 6 ratings and the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Jack Sock has 3.2★ from 6 ratings. Pick the Decathlon Kuikma Open if you want more control and touch. Pick the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Jack Sock if you want more power, spin and feel.
The Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Jack Sock is rated higher on power — the Decathlon Kuikma Open scores 3.2/5 and the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Jack Sock 3.8/5 from PaddleBag players.
The Decathlon Kuikma Open is rated higher on control — the Decathlon Kuikma Open scores 3.3/5 and the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Jack Sock 2.8/5 from PaddleBag players. Beginners usually improve fastest with the higher-control paddle.
The Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Jack Sock is rated higher on spin — the Decathlon Kuikma Open scores 2.8/5 and the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Jack Sock 3.0/5 from PaddleBag players.
About ~₱1,392 for the Decathlon Kuikma Open and ~₱19,140 for the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Jack Sock. Prices with ~ are US retail converted to pesos; local sellers vary, so compare before you buy.
On specs, weights are 7.5–8 oz vs 7.8–8.3 oz. See the full side-by-side table above.
PaddleBag lists the Decathlon Kuikma Open as unknown and the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Jack Sock as unknown.
