1-Month Selkirk Pickleball Review: Omni Elongated vs. Boomstick

I picked up my Selkrik Omni as an ambassador a month ago as a frequent 4.0+ dupr Boomstik elongated user. I knew that the Omni was more more balanced and controlled over the Boomstik. What I didn’t expect was how long it take me to get adjusted to using the Omni. In intense gameplay the Omni felt a lot lighter at the kitchen, which is good for fast exchanged and dinking feel. The boomstik is great for getting those baseline drives and effortless volley resets. I would play with the Omni for the first hour and the Boomstick for the 2nd hour as the transition was easier for me feel wise. Let’s compare the 2 paddles.

Selkirk Omni Elongated 16mm: Balance & Versatility

The Selkirk Omni Elongated 16mm has become my go-to option for all-around court play [00:17].

• Weight Customization: [00:36] A standout feature of the Omni is its removable weight system. Snapping weights into the top position adds extra plow-through and power when driving the ball [00:47].
• Control & Fast Hands: [01:16] Because of its lightweight and balanced profile, the Omni excels at the non-volley zone (kitchen) for controlled dinking and fast-paced hand battles.

3. Selkirk Boomstick: Pure Power & Tournament Endurance

If your playstyle leans toward heavy drives and baseline attacks, the Selkirk Boomstick brings a distinctly different feel [00:57].

• Raw Power & Spin: [01:05] Unlike the adjustable Omni, the Boomstick features fixed weighting and a noticeably heavier swing weight, delivering raw power and heavy topspin on baseline drives.
• Tournament Play: [01:39] During long tournament days where fatigue sets in over multiple rounds, the Boomstick does more of the heavy lifting to generate natural pace on your shots.

Omni vs. Boomstick: Which Paddle Should You Choose?

1. Static (Total) Weight

• Selkirk Omni (Elongated 16mm): 7.9 – 8.2 oz (~224 – 232 g)
• Selkirk Boomstick (Elongated 16mm): 8.1 – 8.4 oz (~230 – 238 g)
• Difference: The Boomstick is roughly 0.2 oz (5–6 grams) heavier in total static weight out of the box.

2. Swing Weight & Weight Distribution (How It Feels in Hand)

The difference is most noticeable in the swing weight and where that mass sits on the paddle:

• Selkirk Boomstick: Features a higher, head-heavy swing weight (~118 points). It carries fixed mass concentrated higher up the frame, which creates substantial plow-through on drives but demands more arm effort.
• Selkirk Omni: Has a lower base swing weight (~112–118 points, depending on weight placement). Because the baseline frame is lighter and more evenly balanced, it moves significantly faster through the air during quick kitchen firefights.

3. Fixed vs. Modular Tuning (MOI System)

• Selkirk Boomstick: Uses fixed internal perimeter weighting that cannot be moved or removed.
• Selkirk Omni: Features Selkirk’s modular snap-on MOI weights (around 7.5 g per side):
  • Top position: Increases swing weight and plow-through (closer to the Boomstick’s drive power).
  • Mid/Lower position or removed: Drops the swing weight down to optimize paddle speed and reaction time at the kitchen line.

Final Verdict

While the Selkirk Boomstick remains an exceptional weapon for raw power and high-spin offense, the Selkirk Omni Elongated provides the versatility and quick-reaction speed needed for intense kitchen exchanges [01:34]. Paired with the stable, wide-fitting Court Strike Pro shoes, this gear setup provides a solid balance of mobility, control, and punch.

The Omni is a better paddle for doubles as it’s lighter at the kitchen allow you to do fast hand enhanced and a better feel for dinking. The Boomstick may be better for singles players who will rely more on larger swings and powerful topspin drives to finish off points. I recommend demoing both paddles and play both doubles and singles to find what works for you best.