11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 vs Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated
Both paddles measured on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA test. Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 92Power93
- 78Control83
- 90Spin86
- 82Forgiveness78
- 82Sweet spot80
- 84Stability87
- 74Maneuverability70
- 90Pop89
- 72Touch80
- 80Consistency84
- 76Swing weight82
- 80Twist weight84
- 60Launch angle60
- 88Plow through91
- 60Softness68
11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 vs Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated specs
Every measured spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.
| Spec | 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 | Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $200 — better | $250 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 82.3 | 83.4 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8.3 | 8.4 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 14 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 116 | 123 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.6 — better | 6.3 |
| Shape | elongated | elongated |
| Face length(in) | 16.5 | 16.6 |
| Face width(in) | 7.4 | 7.3 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4 |
| Surface | Raw carbon fiber | Textured carbon |
| Core material | Thermoformed polypropylene with foam | Solid-span carbon (no honeycomb) |
11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 verdict
A pure drive paddle. Power 92, pop 90 and plow-through 88 put it in the top tier for pace, and spin 90 means those drives still dip inside the baseline.
Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated verdict
Gearbox's solid-span construction with a genuine power tune. It feels unlike any honeycomb paddle — firmer, more direct — and rewards players who already hit clean.
The verdict
Measured on the same 15-trait test, the clearest separation is touch: Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated scores 80 against 72 for 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 — a 8-point gap. They are effectively level on stability, plow through, sweet spot, so those traits should not decide the purchase. 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 is $50 cheaper at $200.
Touch
Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated leads by 8 points (80 vs 72).
Softness
Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated leads by 8 points (68 vs 60).
Swing weight
Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated leads by 6 points (82 vs 76).
Control
Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated leads by 5 points (83 vs 78).
Which one is right for your level?
Each call below re-weights the Paddle DNA traits that matter at that level, so the winner can differ from the overall pick.
Beginner
New to 3.0 — still building a consistent contact point
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (81.4 vs 82.1 on the weighted index). Take 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 and keep the $50.
- Twist weight
- Consistency
- Stability
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (81.1 vs 81.6 on the weighted index). Take 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 and keep the $50.
- Touch
- Control
- Consistency
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (83.6 vs 84.9 on the weighted index). Take 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 and keep the $50.
- Touch
- Control
- Plow through
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated
Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated is a narrow pick at this level — softness 68 vs 60, twist weight 84 vs 80. Its 14 mm Solid-span carbon (no honeycomb) core at 8.4 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Softness
- Twist weight
Which one should you buy?
11SIX24 Vantage Power 16
Take 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 if you want spin (+4), forgiveness (+4), maneuverability (+4). Its swing weight of 116 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 review →Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated
Take Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated if you want touch (+8), softness (+8), swing weight (+6). Its swing weight of 123 kg·cm² and 14 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated review →11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 vs Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated FAQ
- Which is better, the 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 or the Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated?
- Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (83.4 vs 82.3), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — touch — Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated leads by 8 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16, at 116 kg·cm² swing weight against 123 for Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated. Lower swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 or the Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated?
- Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated measures 93 on power against 92 for 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16. That comes from a 14 mm Solid-span carbon (no honeycomb) core swinging at 123 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated at 83 versus 78. Its 14 mm core holds the ball on the face slightly longer, which is what makes resets and dinks land shorter.
- Which paddle spins the ball more?
- 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 scores 90 for spin off its Raw carbon fiber face, against 86 for the Textured carbon face on Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated. In practice a 4-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16, with 6.6 twist weight against 6.3. Higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle, and 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 carries the higher forgiveness score (82) as a result.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 costs $200, $50 less. Whether that gap is worth closing depends on whether you actually use the traits it trades away — check the head-to-head DNA bars above before paying up.
- Do they use the same core and face?
- 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16: 16 mm Thermoformed polypropylene with foam core with a Raw carbon fiber face. Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated: 14 mm Solid-span carbon (no honeycomb) core with a Textured carbon face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16, at 5.5 in of handle against 5.5 in. Anything under 5.25 in forces you to choke the bottom hand onto the face bevel, which 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 avoids.
- Which one is better for beginners?
- 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 82 and sweet spot 82 mean fewer mishits while your contact point is still inconsistent. Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated rewards a repeatable swing and can feel unstable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 at 8.3 oz against 8.4 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (116 vs 123) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 to the Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated leads on touch by 8 points; everything else is within 8 points. At $200 vs $250, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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