Packing your next court
Packing your next court
Side-by-side specs, ₱ prices and ratings from 60 PaddleBag players who own these paddles.
Average play-style scores out of 5. Higher wins.
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik 16mm
Selkirk Vanguard Pro Invikta
| Score | Labs Project Boomstik | Vanguard Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 3.9 (higher) | 3.3 |
| Control | 3.4 (higher) | 3.3 |
| Spin | 3.4 | 3.8 (higher) |
| Feel | 3.8 (higher) | 3.0 |
| Touch | 3.4 | 3.5 (higher) |
| Spec | Labs Project Boomstik | Vanguard Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Selkirk | Selkirk |
| Year | 2025 | 2024 |
| Shape | hybrid | elongated |
| Core | 16 mm | 16 mm |
| Weight | 7.9–8.4 oz | 7.8–8.2 oz |
| Grip | 4 1/4 | 4 1/4 |
| Handle | 5.3 in | 5.5 in |
| Face | carbon | carbon |
| Core type | foam | polymer |
| USAP | approved | approved |
| Price (PH) | ~₱20,242 | ~₱14,500 |
~ = 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!!”
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik 16mm vs…
PaddleBag players rate the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik 16mm higher overall: the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik 16mm has 3.6★ from 56 ratings and the Selkirk Vanguard Pro Invikta has 3.4★ from 4 ratings. Pick the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik 16mm if you want more power and feel. Pick the Selkirk Vanguard Pro Invikta if you want more spin.
The Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik 16mm is rated higher on power — the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik 16mm scores 3.9/5 and the Selkirk Vanguard Pro Invikta 3.3/5 from PaddleBag players.
They're about even on control — the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik 16mm scores 3.4/5 and the Selkirk Vanguard Pro Invikta 3.3/5 from PaddleBag players. Beginners usually improve fastest with the higher-control paddle.
The Selkirk Vanguard Pro Invikta is rated higher on spin — the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik 16mm scores 3.4/5 and the Selkirk Vanguard Pro Invikta 3.8/5 from PaddleBag players.
About ~₱20,242 for the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik 16mm and ~₱14,500 for the Selkirk Vanguard Pro Invikta. Prices with ~ are US retail converted to pesos; local sellers vary, so compare before you buy.
On specs, the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik 16mm is hybrid and the Selkirk Vanguard Pro Invikta is elongated and weights are 7.9–8.4 oz vs 7.8–8.2 oz. See the full side-by-side table above.
Yes. PaddleBag lists both as USAP approved.
1 PaddleBag player has both paddles in their public bag.
