Paul Pickle Reviews: Selkirk Labs Boomstik
TL;DR:
- Powerhouse paddle delivering serious pop and crisp feel—built for competitive, fearless players.
- Innovative design: foam-core build (no honeycomb), Infinigrit surface, and built-in MOI side weights for stability.
- Pricey at $333, but it comes with a lifetime warranty and Selkirk’s R&D pedigree.
- Heads‑up: early units had some edge guard quirks.
Paul’s Court Commentary
Feels Like a Rocket
Finally, Selkirk dropped a paddle that lives up to the hype—and more. After three years in the labs, the Boomstik slaps the ball with that satisfying thwack. It competes with the best power paddles out there.
Tech That Talks
- BoomCore foam + EVA ring: no honeycomb, which means fewer dead spots and more consistent energy return.
- Infinigrit texture: Selkirk claims it lasts three times longer than raw carbon—so those spin serves won’t lose their bite anytime soon.
MOI Weight Game On Point
Built-in side weights tighten things up—more stable, smoother, and more forgiving on mishits. It’s like putting training wheels on raw power.
Shape Smarts
- Widebody: Swing weight ~116, stable & quick, broader sweet spot—excellent for defense.
- Elongated: Swing ~118, longer reach, tighter sweet spot—built for aggressive baseline players.
Selkirk promises this is a Labs forever keep—no watered-down version in the pipeline.
Play Style Breakdown
Sweet Spot | What It Means |
|---|---|
Power & pop | Drives, big serves, and shake‑and‑bake thrills. Boomstik has your back. |
Surprisingly soft touch | Resets and dinks land where you mean them. Not all power paddles can say that. |
Feedback-rich | Crisp, immediate feel. Feels alive—great if you like every swing to tell a story. |
Keep in Mind…
- Price tag alert: At $333, it’s premium territory.
- Early production wobbles: Fine-tuning needed—some users saw edge guard loosen a bit. Selkirk says those kinks are being ironed out.
Final Paul Wrap-Up
The Boomstik is the picked-for-grief answer to pickleball’s power paddle prayers. It’s stiff, it’s snappy, and it gives you that “did I just hit that?” thrill without feeling like mush. If you’re commanding the court and want tech that keeps up, it’s worth a look.
Paul’s Perk: You can get in on this with code PKLPRO—and no, your paddle won’t whisper “nice shot,” but it’ll definitely deliver one.