Which is better for power?

The Selkirk Boomstik. Its foam core and EVA Power Ring are built for pop, and its 118 swing weight is heavier than the Double Black Diamond's 113. The Double Black Diamond is the quicker paddle at the net.

Which is better for control and dinking?

The Six Zero Double Black Diamond, especially in the 16mm version. Its lower swing weight and raw carbon face suit soft games and resets. The Boomstik's extra length and weight make it less nimble up close.

Is the Selkirk Boomstik worth $70 more?

Only if you want the longer 16.5-inch face and the foam core's power. At $220 versus $150 at eBay as of November 8, 2026, the Double Black Diamond is the better value for most players.

Both use T700-grade carbon faces that hold up well, but raw carbon like the Double Black Diamond's can lose grit over time. The Boomstik's three-layer face may resist wear longer. Neither maker publishes a lifespan figure.

Which has the bigger sweet spot?

The Boomstik, on paper. Its EVA Power Ring and 6.91 twist weight are designed to keep off-center hits stable. The Double Black Diamond does not publish a twist weight, so a direct comparison is not possible.

Does grip size differ?

Slightly. The Boomstik has a 4.25-inch grip and a 5.8-inch handle. The Double Black Diamond offers 4.125 to 4.25 inches with a 5.5-inch handle, which is tighter for two-handed backhands.

Selkirk LABS Boomstik Elongated 16mm vs Six Zero Double Black Diamond

Buy the Six Zero Double Black Diamond if you want the proven all-court carbon paddle at a lower price: $150 at eBay as of November 8, 2026, versus $220 at eBay for the Selkirk Boomstik. Buy the Boomstik if you want a longer 16.5-inch face, a foam core with an EVA power ring, and more pop on drives. The $70 gap is the main decision point; the Double Black Diamond is the safer value, the Boomstik the more powerful and more forgiving on off-center hits.

Today the Six Zero Double Black Diamond costs $70.00 less at its best price.

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