Packing your next court
Packing your next court
Side-by-side specs, ₱ prices and ratings from 52 PaddleBag players who own these paddles.
Average play-style scores out of 5. Higher wins.
Gearbox GX2 Power Hybrid
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik 16mm
| Score | GX2 Power | Labs Project Boomstik |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 3.5 | 3.9 (higher) |
| Control | 4.3 (higher) | 3.3 |
| Spin | 3.0 | 3.4 (higher) |
| Feel | 3.8 (higher) | 3.6 |
| Touch | 2.8 | 3.4 (higher) |
| Spec | GX2 Power | Labs Project Boomstik |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Gearbox | Selkirk |
| Year | 2025 | 2025 |
| Shape | hybrid | hybrid |
| Core | 14 mm | 16 mm |
| Weight | 7.9–8.3 oz | 7.9–8.4 oz |
| Grip | 4 1/4 | 4 1/4 |
| Handle | 5.3 in | 5.3 in |
| Face | raw carbon | carbon |
| Core type | polymer | foam |
| USAP | approved | approved |
| Price (PH) | ~₱17,400 | ~₱20,242 |
~ = US retail converted to pesos. Picks prices are affiliate listings; PaddleBag may earn a commission.
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik 16mm
“very hard learning curve but when you know how to use its power its an amazing paddle!!”
Gearbox GX2 Power Hybrid vs…
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik 16mm vs…
PaddleBag players rate them about the same overall: the Gearbox GX2 Power Hybrid has 3.5★ from 4 ratings and the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik 16mm has 3.5★ from 48 ratings. Pick the Gearbox GX2 Power Hybrid if you want more control. Pick the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik 16mm if you want more power, spin and touch.
The Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik 16mm is rated higher on power — the Gearbox GX2 Power Hybrid scores 3.5/5 and the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik 16mm 3.9/5 from PaddleBag players.
The Gearbox GX2 Power Hybrid is rated higher on control — the Gearbox GX2 Power Hybrid scores 4.3/5 and the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik 16mm 3.3/5 from PaddleBag players. Beginners usually improve fastest with the higher-control paddle.
The Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik 16mm is rated higher on spin — the Gearbox GX2 Power Hybrid scores 3.0/5 and the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik 16mm 3.4/5 from PaddleBag players.
About ~₱17,400 for the Gearbox GX2 Power Hybrid and ~₱20,242 for the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik 16mm. Prices with ~ are US retail converted to pesos; local sellers vary, so compare before you buy.
On specs, cores are 14mm vs 16mm and weights are 7.9–8.3 oz vs 7.9–8.4 oz. See the full side-by-side table above.
Yes. PaddleBag lists both as USAP approved.
