Selkirk Labs Project 008 Tour 16mm Review
This paddle delivers control-oriented 55.2 MPH power, plush 16mm+ feel, spin-friendly low twist weight — a control option in a elongated shape.
Price: $288. Swing weight: 116. Twist weight: 5.51. Weight: 7.95 oz. Power: 55.2 MPH. Spin: 1969 RPM. Core: 16mm. Shape: Elongated. Face: Carbon.
Pros
- Elongated shape gives extra reach on defense, overheads, and two-handed backhands
- Thick core (16mm+) provides a soft, controlled feel with a large sweet spot
- Latest-generation thermoformed construction for premium feel and consistency
Cons
- Below-average power at 55.2 MPH (17th percentile, avg 56.4) — you'll need to generate pace with technique
- Lower pop at 34.8 MPH (bottom 9%, avg 36.1) — may feel sluggish in fast hands exchanges
- Low stability — twist weight of 5.51 (bottom 8%) means off-center hits will twist more in your hand
- Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot
Best For
- Tennis Converts: Swing weight of 116 and 6" grip feel familiar coming from tennis
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Selkirk Labs
Project 008 Tour 16mm
This paddle delivers control-oriented 55.2 MPH power, plush 16mm+ feel, spin-friendly low twist weight — a control option in a elongated shape.
$288
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Elongated16mm coreCarbonGen 4Firepower Control+Control
Specs & Lab Data
Swing Weight
116
57th percentile
Twist Weight
5.51
5th percentile
Weight
8 oz
Core Thickness
16mm
Power
55.2 MPH
28th percentile
Pop
34.8 MPH
8th percentile
Spin
1969 RPM
High
Balance
239.5mm
Grip Length
6"
Grip Size
4.25"
Pros
- +Elongated shape gives extra reach on defense, overheads, and two-handed backhands
- +Thick core (16mm+) provides a soft, controlled feel with a large sweet spot
- +Latest-generation thermoformed construction for premium feel and consistency
Cons
- −Below-average power at 55.2 MPH (17th percentile, avg 56.4) — you'll need to generate pace with technique
- −Lower pop at 34.8 MPH (bottom 9%, avg 36.1) — may feel sluggish in fast hands exchanges
- −Low stability — twist weight of 5.51 (bottom 8%) means off-center hits will twist more in your hand
- −Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot
Best For
Tennis Converts
Swing weight of 116 and 6" grip feel familiar coming from tennis
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