THE BOOMSTIK ALTERNATIVE
Everything you're searching for in the Selkirk Boomstik - 16mm foam-core power, grit that doesn't wear, UPA-A Pro certification - in four shapes instead of two. For $209.99, not $333.
THE SHORT ANSWER
YES — THERE'S AN ALTERNATIVE
The Boomstik is a good paddle. It should be, at $333. The Power 2 series plays in the same category - a 16mm foam core built for power, wrapped with a durable grit surface - without the LABS markup. We're player-founded and direct-to-consumer, so you pay for the paddle, not the marketing.
SPEC FOR SPEC
POWER 2 VS. BOOMSTIK
Boomstik specs from Selkirk's published materials. Spin-durability figures from independent reviewer testing of HexGrit.
ONE PLATFORM
FOUR SHAPES. NOT TWO.
Same 16mm POWER² core and HexGrit face across the series. Pick the shape that fits your game - the Boomstik gives you two options; we give you four.
WHY WE EXIST
BORN FROM A CRACKED PADDLE
11SIX24 began with a cracked paddle and a simple question: why does "premium" have to mean overpriced? That paddle cost $220. The Boomstik costs $333. We took the other road - pro-grade materials, sold direct, priced like we're players too. Because we are.
— David Groechel, Founder
COMMON QUESTIONS
BOOMSTIK ALTERNATIVE FAQ
Is there a cheaper alternative to the Selkirk Boomstik?
Yes. The 11SIX24 Power 2 series is a 16mm foam-core power paddle with a durable grit surface (HexGrit) - the same category as the Selkirk LABS Boomstik — for $209.99 instead of $333.
How does the Power 2 compare to the Boomstik?
Both are 16mm foam-core power paddles with durability-focused grit surfaces and big sweet spots. The Power 2 comes in four shapes (the Boomstik comes in two) and costs $123 less. Reviewers have also flagged edge-guard durability issues on the Boomstik; the Power 2 line has no such pattern.
Does HexGrit spin really last?
HexGrit is our patent-pending surface designed to last the life of the paddle. Independent reviewer testing measured roughly 1–4% degradation - within the margin of error for spin testing.
Which Power 2 shape should I choose?
Hurache-X (elongated) for maximum reach and plow-through, Vapor (hybrid) for the balanced most-popular pick, Ultré (hybrid) for elongated reach with a square, forgiving face, and Pegasus (widebody) for the biggest sweet spot and fastest hands.
Can I try the Power 2 risk-free?
Yes - 30-day returns and free US shipping on orders over $75. If it's not the paddle for you, send it back.
SAME BOOM. $123 LESS.
Four shapes, one 16mm POWER² platform, HexGrit spin that lasts. 30-day returns if it's not for you.