11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 vs Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Quick answer
11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 wins this matchup for most players: it takes spin, forgiveness, hand speed and value on Paddle DNA against the Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16, which costs $280.
Power
Too close to call
94 vs 92
Spin
90 vs 82
Control
Too close to call
78 vs 76
Forgiveness
82 vs 78
Hand speed
116 vs 120 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
$200 at IQ 82.3 vs $280 at IQ 80.9
Overall pick: 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 · $200 · IQ 82.3
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 92Power94
- 78Control76
- 90Spin82
- 82Forgiveness78
- 82Sweet spot80
- 84Stability88
- 74Maneuverability70
- 90Pop90
- 72Touch70
- 80Consistency78
- 76Swing weight82
- 80Twist weight84
- 60Launch angle62
- 88Plow through92
- 60Softness56
11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 vs Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16 specs
Every spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.
| Spec | 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 | Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $200 — better | $280 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 82.3 — better | 80.9 |
| Weight(oz) | 8.3 | 8.5 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 116 | 120 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.6 | 6.9 — better |
| Shape | elongated | elongated |
| Face length(in) | 16.5 | 16.5 |
| Face width(in) | 7.4 | 7.4 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Raw carbon fiber | Solid-span carbon |
| Core material | Thermoformed polypropylene with foam | Solid carbon core |
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 Pro Integra Power 16 verdict
The most raw power in the database. Power 94 and plow-through 92 come with a 120 swing weight — this is a serve-and-drive weapon, not a kitchen paddle.
The verdict
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is spin: 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 scores 90 against 82 for Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16 — an 8-point gap. They are effectively level on power, control, sweet spot, so those traits should not decide the purchase. 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 is $80 cheaper at $200.
Spin
11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 leads by 8 points (90 vs 82).
Swing weight
Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16 leads by 6 points (82 vs 76).
Forgiveness
11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 leads by 4 points (82 vs 78).
Stability
Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16 leads by 4 points (88 vs 84).
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 80.8 on the weighted index). Take 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 and keep the $80.
- Forgiveness
- Sweet spot
- Consistency
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
11SIX24 Vantage Power 16
11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 is a narrow pick at this level — spin 90 vs 82, maneuverability 74 vs 70, forgiveness 82 vs 78. At 116 kg·cm² swing weight it stays quick enough for hands battles.
- Spin
- Maneuverability
- Forgiveness
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (83.6 vs 81.9 on the weighted index). Take 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 and keep the $80.
- Spin
- Maneuverability
- Touch
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
11SIX24 Vantage Power 16
11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 is a narrow pick at this level — softness 60 vs 56, forgiveness 82 vs 78. Its 16 mm Thermoformed polypropylene with foam core at 8.3 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Softness
- Forgiveness
Which one should you buy?
11SIX24 Vantage Power 16
Take 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 if you want spin (+8), 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 Pro Integra Power 16
Take Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16 if you want swing weight (+6), stability (+4), twist weight (+4). Its swing weight of 120 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16 review →11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 vs Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 or the Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16?
- 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (82.3 vs 80.9), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — spin — 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 leads by 8 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16, at 116 kg·cm² swing weight against 120 for Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16. 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 Pro Integra Power 16?
- Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16 scores 94 for power against 92 for 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16. That comes from a 16 mm Solid carbon core swinging at 120 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 at 78 versus 76. Its 16 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 82 for the Solid-span carbon face on Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16. In practice an 8-point gap is noticeable on third-shot drives.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16, with the higher forgiveness score (82 vs 78). Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16 actually carries the higher twist weight (6.9 vs 6.6), but 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 makes it back on sweet spot (82) and overall face stability.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 costs $200, $80 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 Pro Integra Power 16: 16 mm Solid carbon core with a Solid-span carbon face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both run a 5.5 in handle, long enough that neither forces you to choke the bottom hand onto the face bevel.
- 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 Pro Integra Power 16 rewards a repeatable swing and can feel less stable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 at 8.3 oz against 8.5 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (116 vs 120) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16 to the 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 leads on spin by 8 points; everything else is within 6 points. At $200 vs $280, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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