
Packing your next court

Packing your next court
Side-by-side specs, ₱ prices and ratings from 63 PaddleBag players who own these paddles.
Average play-style scores out of 5. Higher wins.
Joola Perseus Pro V
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik 16mm
| Score | Perseus Pro V | Labs Project Boomstik |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 3.5 | 3.9 (higher) |
| Control | 3.5 (higher) | 3.3 |
| Spin | 3.3 | 3.4 (higher) |
| Feel | 3.6 | 3.6 |
| Touch | 3.6 (higher) | 3.4 |
| Spec | Perseus Pro V | Labs Project Boomstik |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Joola | Selkirk |
| Year | 2025 | 2025 |
| Shape | elongated | hybrid |
| Core | 16 mm | 16 mm |
| Weight | 7.9–8.4 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) | ~₱17,400 | ~₱20,242 |
~ = US retail converted to pesos. Picks prices are affiliate listings; PaddleBag may earn a commission.
Joola Perseus Pro V
“Amazing control - ball goes through where I need it to”
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 V vs…
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik 16mm vs…
PaddleBag players rate them about the same overall: the Joola Perseus Pro V has 3.5★ from 15 ratings and the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik 16mm has 3.5★ from 48 ratings. Pick the Joola Perseus Pro V if you want more control and touch. Pick the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik 16mm if you want more power.
The Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik 16mm is rated higher on power — the Joola Perseus Pro V scores 3.5/5 and the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik 16mm 3.9/5 from PaddleBag players.
The Joola Perseus Pro V is rated higher on control — the Joola Perseus Pro V 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 V scores 3.3/5 and the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik 16mm 3.4/5 from PaddleBag players.
About ~₱17,400 for the Joola Perseus Pro V 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 V is elongated and the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik 16mm is hybrid. 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.