11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 vs Gearbox Pro Power Elongated
Both paddles measured on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA test. 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 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
- 92Power94
- 78Control74
- 90Spin79
- 82Forgiveness66
- 82Sweet spot68
- 84Stability84
- 74Maneuverability64
- 90Pop95
- 72Touch68
- 80Consistency76
- 76Swing weight86
- 80Twist weight76
- 60Launch angle50
- 88Plow through93
- 60Softness44
11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 vs Gearbox Pro 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 Pro Power Elongated |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $200 | $200 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 82.3 — better | 76.6 |
| Weight(oz) | 8.3 | 8.5 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 14 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 116 | 126 |
| 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 | 7.4 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.5 | 5.6 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4 |
| Surface | Raw carbon fiber | Solid-span carbon |
| Core material | Thermoformed polypropylene with foam | Coreless carbon |
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 Power Elongated verdict
The coreless construction produces the hardest, most direct feel in the database. It is a specialist's tool, not a general recommendation.
The verdict
Measured on the same 15-trait test, the clearest separation is forgiveness: 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 scores 82 against 66 for Gearbox Pro Power Elongated — a 16-point gap. They are effectively level on power, stability, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Price is close enough ($200 vs $200) that it should not break the tie.
Forgiveness
11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 leads by 16 points (82 vs 66).
Softness
11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 leads by 16 points (60 vs 44).
Sweet spot
11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 leads by 14 points (82 vs 68).
Spin
11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 leads by 11 points (90 vs 79).
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
11SIX24 Vantage Power 16
11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 is the clearer pick at this level — forgiveness 82 vs 66, sweet spot 82 vs 68, twist weight 80 vs 76. Twist weight 6.6 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Forgiveness
- Sweet spot
- Twist weight
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
11SIX24 Vantage Power 16
11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 is the clearer pick at this level — forgiveness 82 vs 66, spin 90 vs 79, maneuverability 74 vs 64. At 116 kg·cm² swing weight it stays quick enough for hands battles.
- Forgiveness
- Spin
- Maneuverability
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
11SIX24 Vantage Power 16
11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 is a narrow pick at this level — spin 90 vs 79, maneuverability 74 vs 64, touch 72 vs 68. Swing weight 116 kg·cm² is what carries that through contact.
- Spin
- Maneuverability
- Touch
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
11SIX24 Vantage Power 16
11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 is the clearer pick at this level — softness 60 vs 44, forgiveness 82 vs 66, twist weight 80 vs 76. Its 16 mm Thermoformed polypropylene with foam core at 8.3 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Softness
- Forgiveness
- Twist weight
Which one should you buy?
Gearbox Pro Power Elongated
Take Gearbox Pro Power Elongated if you want swing weight (+10), pop (+5), plow through (+5). Its swing weight of 126 kg·cm² and 14 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Gearbox Pro Power Elongated review →11SIX24 Vantage Power 16
Take 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 if you want forgiveness (+16), softness (+16), sweet spot (+14). 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 Power Elongated vs 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the Gearbox Pro Power Elongated or the 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16?
- 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (82.3 vs 76.6), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — forgiveness — 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 leads by 16 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16, at 116 kg·cm² swing weight against 126 for Gearbox Pro Power Elongated. Lower swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the Gearbox Pro Power Elongated or the 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16?
- Gearbox Pro Power Elongated measures 94 on power against 92 for 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16. That comes from a 14 mm Coreless carbon core swinging at 126 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 at 78 versus 74. 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 79 for the Solid-span carbon face on Gearbox Pro Power Elongated. In practice a 11-point gap is noticeable on third-shot drives.
- 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?
- They are within $0 of each other, so price should not decide this matchup.
- Do they use the same core and face?
- Gearbox Pro Power Elongated: 14 mm Coreless carbon core with a Solid-span carbon face. 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16: 16 mm Thermoformed polypropylene with foam core with a Raw carbon fiber face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Gearbox Pro Power Elongated, at 5.6 in of handle against 5.5 in. Anything under 5.25 in forces you to choke the bottom hand onto the face bevel, which Gearbox Pro Power Elongated 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 Pro 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 8.5 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (116 vs 126) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Gearbox Pro Power Elongated to the 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 leads on forgiveness by 16 points; everything else is within 16 points. At $200 vs $200, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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