Packing your next court
Packing your next court
Side-by-side specs, ₱ prices and ratings from 61 PaddleBag players who own these paddles.
Average play-style scores out of 5. Higher wins.
Joola Perseus Pro IV 16mm
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik 16mm
| Score | Perseus Pro IV | Labs Project Boomstik |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 3.4 | 3.9 (higher) |
| Control | 3.5 (higher) | 3.3 |
| Spin | 3.2 | 3.4 (higher) |
| Feel | 3.4 | 3.6 (higher) |
| Touch | 3.2 | 3.4 (higher) |
| Spec | Perseus Pro IV | Labs Project Boomstik |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Joola | Selkirk |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
| Shape | elongated | hybrid |
| Core | 16 mm | 16 mm |
| Weight | 7.9–8.3 oz | 7.9–8.4 oz |
| Grip | 4 1/8 | 4 1/4 |
| Handle | 5.5 in | 5.3 in |
| Face | raw carbon | carbon |
| Core type | polymer | foam |
| USAP | approved | approved |
| Price (PH) | ~₱16,240 | ~₱20,242 |
~ = US retail converted to pesos. Picks prices are affiliate listings; PaddleBag may earn a commission.
Joola Perseus Pro IV 16mm
“Used it for a week. I love this paddle, I’m just not satisfied with the sound since it’s honeycomb.”
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik 16mm
“very hard learning curve but when you know how to use its power its an amazing paddle!!”
Joola Perseus Pro IV 16mm vs…
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik 16mm vs…
PaddleBag players rate the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik 16mm higher overall: the Joola Perseus Pro IV 16mm has 3.3★ from 13 ratings and the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik 16mm has 3.5★ from 48 ratings. Pick the Joola Perseus Pro IV 16mm if you want more control. Pick the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik 16mm if you want more power and feel.
The Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik 16mm is rated higher on power — the Joola Perseus Pro IV 16mm scores 3.4/5 and the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik 16mm 3.9/5 from PaddleBag players.
The Joola Perseus Pro IV 16mm is rated higher on control — the Joola Perseus Pro IV 16mm scores 3.5/5 and the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik 16mm 3.3/5 from PaddleBag players. Beginners usually improve fastest with the higher-control paddle.
They're about even on spin — the Joola Perseus Pro IV 16mm scores 3.2/5 and the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik 16mm 3.4/5 from PaddleBag players.
About ~₱16,240 for the Joola Perseus Pro IV 16mm 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, the Joola Perseus Pro IV 16mm is elongated and the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik 16mm is hybrid 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.
2 PaddleBag players have both paddles in their public bag.
