🆕Better Boomstik? Selkirk OMNI Pickleball Paddle Review

Use code INF-PIRATES at my link for a $40 Selkirk gift card on the LABS Project Boomstik (Elongated shown in this video): https://www.selkirk.com/products/selkirk-omni-pickleball-paddle?sca_ref=2426727.vWwjXVJ5xM&sca_source=Review Is the Selkirk OMNI a better-controlled alternative to the Selkirk Boomstik? In this Selkirk OMNI pickleball paddle review, we test its power, pop, spin, sweet spot, stability, adjustable MOI weights, and on-court control. The Selkirk OMNI is a 16 mm Gen 4 foam-core paddle built for players who want serious power without the extremely lively response of the Boomstik. It still has enough speed to finish points, but the slightly lower power and pop make drops, resets, dinks, and defensive shots easier to manage. We tested the elongated OMNI and compared it directly with the Boomstik. We also discuss the widebody version, which offers very high twist weight and may be a strong option for players who prioritize forgiveness and stability on off-center hits. One of the OMNI’s most interesting features is the removable MOI weight system. The weights can be repositioned to change swing weight, balance, stability, and power. With the weights installed, the elongated OMNI weighs about 8.2 ounces with a swing weight around 121.5. Removing them drops the weight to about 7.7 ounces and reduces swing weight below 114. The OMNI uses Selkirk’s InfiniGrit surface and produces more than 2,000 RPM of spin. In our measurements, it generated about 56 MPH of power and 36.6 MPH of pop. Those numbers are slightly lower than the Boomstik, but the OMNI is still clearly a power paddle. Its three-layer foam construction combines a floating foam core, an expanded polypropylene foam ring, and an EVA foam outer ring. The result is a slightly firmer, more controlled feel. The sweet spot may feel smaller near the edges, but the paddle remains stable and predictable, especially with the weights in their original positions. On court, the OMNI offers better control on third-shot drops, resets, dinks, and transition-zone defense. The ball does not launch off the face as aggressively as it does with the Boomstik, which can help players who often hit long or pop the ball up. The tradeoff is slightly less speed in fast hands battles. We also discuss edge-guard and weight-system durability. Our paddle stayed stable during testing, but more long-term feedback is needed. Overall, the Selkirk OMNI is best for players who want a true power paddle with more control, spin, and stability than the Boomstik. Disclosure: Selkirk provided this paddle at no cost and had no input into this review. Use Selkirk code INF-PIRATES to receive a $30 Selkirk gift card with an eligible purchase and support The Pickleball Pirates. CHAPTERS 00:00 Selkirk OMNI review 00:05 Disclosure and gift-card code 00:29 Review overview 00:34 Paddle specifications 01:04 Weight and swing weight 01:18 Elongated vs widebody 01:22 Twist weight and stability 02:01 InfiniGrit spin performance 02:12 Power and pop measurements 02:29 Surface durability 02:52 OMNI vs Boomstik core 03:24 Three-layer foam design 03:50 Sweet spot and control 04:16 Balance and head-heavy feel 04:45 Adjustable MOI weights 05:02 Repositioning the weights 05:35 How weight placement changes play 06:02 Adjusting power 06:28 Possible rules concerns 07:02 Edge-guard durability 07:40 OMNI vs Boomstik on court 07:49 Why I prefer the OMNI 08:02 Sweet-spot comparison 08:26 Drops, resets, and control 08:36 Spin and dwell time 08:55 Sound comparison 09:00 Put-away power 09:13 Hands battles and pop 09:28 Is the tradeoff worth it? 09:49 Widebody stability 09:59 Design and appearance 10:13 Final thoughts #SelkirkOMNI #SelkirkPickleball #PickleballPaddleReview #PickleballPaddle #SelkirkBoomstik #PickleballReview #PickleballGear #PickleballSpin #PickleballPower #ThePickleballPirates Source: The Pickleball Pirates

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