🆕Better Boomstik? Selkirk OMNI Pickleball Paddle Review
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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.
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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
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