Great Paddle — Pros: Lots of power for sure, very good spin, has a unique sound everyone hears and asks about. Grip is very good for my big hands. I initially bought a Gearbox GX2 and liked it alot. After playing with the Boomstick, I tried the GX2 again and can feel the huge difference in power, control and spin. Its too bad I spent the money on the GX2 because it sits in my bag collecting dust now. I highly recommend this Boomstick. I also compared this to the Joola pro IV Ben Johns and prefer this one much better. To me it just has much better feedback than the Joola as well. I'm surprised we aren't seeing more Pro players using it. — Cons: The only con is not really a con. Just like any paddle, you have to learn it and get used to it. At first I was launching balls until I got used to using it. I will not go back to the GX2 even though its a good paddle. The Boomstick is just so much better.
lots of power, lots of spin — Pros: lot of power lots of spin! — Cons: takes a bit of time getting used to the power
Hollow sound, too different: I could not find the sweet spot on drives & volleys. It did serve well and you could make a serve spin. Terrible hollow sound and no good feedback. This paddle is different than anything I have tried and I have many Gen3 and Gen4 paddles.
The excellent paddle: A racquet with good power and balanced control. This is the best racquet I've ever had. My game has improved a lot with it.
Awesome paddle, service is questionable: I've played with Joola paddles for several years, but tried the Selkirk Boomstik thinking I'd just send it back and exchange it for a Joola IV. I fell in love with the Boomstik! Power, for sure, but somehow it feels like I have more control. The spin is a big reason! I've only had it a couple of weeks, but it's raised my level already. Resets have improved!
The issue I have is small lines are forming on the surface near the edges, not sure if these a
Broomstick paddle: I love this paddle, it improves my game. However, after just a few weeks playing grit started damping. I have a cheaper Honolulu paddle and it’s still in very good condition after a year. I’m not sure if it’s a normal process, but Selkirk claims its grit should last 3 times longer, which is not a case. Sent it back. Got a refund. Pickleball warehouse is a great company.
Boomstick: Great power , spin, control ! Love it
Fantastic Paddle -great power and control: The most powerful paddle i have ever played with and I was pleasantly surprised at how good it was at controlled shots at the kitchen. I highly recommend this paddle . Note: i also have and highly recommend the widebody boomstik.
TOO MUCH: TOO MUCH DAMN MONEY FOR A PADDLE
Too Heavy: This paddle is the best in the Selkirk line. The only downside is the permanent weights attached to the edge guard. Players have the ability to add weight to any paddle, and place them in a preferred spot. This paddle does not allow that. Hopefully, Selkirk will offer a newer version of this technology without the added weight, and produce 7.5-8.0 oz Boomstiks.
It took three years, but Selkirk has finally released a paddle that feels like it belongs among the top power paddles in the game.
An elite power paddle with standout spin and forgiveness for its class. Price and pop make it tricky for some, but if money’s no object and you crave top-tier offense, the Boomstik delivers.
