Gearbox GX2 Integra XL vs JOOLA Perseus POWER FX 16mm
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. JOOLA Perseus POWER FX 16mm takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Quick answer
JOOLA Perseus POWER FX 16mm edges it on the overall Paddle IQ score (81.9 vs 78), but the two split the scored categories — pick on the one trait you care about most.
Power
91 vs 73
Spin
90 vs 84
Control
94 vs 80
Forgiveness
82 vs 73
Hand speed
Too close to call
Not verified — incompatible or unavailable measurements
Value
Too close to call
$170 at IQ 78 vs $179.95 at IQ 81.9
Overall pick: JOOLA Perseus POWER FX 16mm · $179.95 · IQ 81.9
Paddle DNA head-to-head
Estimated scores: the JOOLA Perseus POWER FX 16mm Paddle DNA is our estimate from published specs, not a sourced profile.
- 73Power91
- 94Control80
- 90Spin84
- 73Forgiveness82
- 71Sweet spot82
- 68Stability79
- 89Maneuverability80
- 70Pop90
- 92Touch80
- 78Consistency81
- 58Swing weight70
- 53Twist weight74
- 46Launch angle62
- 67Plow through82
- 90Softness80
Gearbox GX2 Integra XL vs JOOLA Perseus POWER FX 16mm specs
Every spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.
| Spec | Gearbox GX2 Integra XL | JOOLA Perseus POWER FX 16mm |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $170 — better | $179.95 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 78 | 81.9 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8 | 8 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 105 | Not verified |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 5.7 | Not verified |
| Shape | hybrid | elongated |
| Face length(in) | 16.375 | 16.5 |
| Face width(in) | 7.375 | 7.5 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4 | 4.125 |
| Surface | TXR Surface Grip Technology (3K Woven Carbon Fiber) | Higher-grit carbon surface |
| Core material | 140 FAW-Toray T-700 Mid Modulus Carbon Fiber | EPP foam with extended propulsion core (full foam) |
Gearbox GX2 Integra XL verdict
Gearbox's solid-span construction removes the traditional honeycomb core, which is why the GX2 feels dense and quiet where thermoformed rivals feel hollow and loud.
JOOLA Perseus POWER FX 16mm verdict
JOOLA’s first full-foam paddle on the familiar 16mm Perseus shape at $179.95, built for effortless power. Comparable swing and twist weights are not published, and every DNA trait is an editorial estimate.
The verdict
Comparable swing and twist measurements are not verified for both paddles. DNA scores are estimates, not laboratory results; compare construction, fit and price rather than a numerical inertia winner.
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.
Which one should you buy?
Gearbox GX2 Integra XL
Precision players who dislike hollow-core feel
Read the Gearbox GX2 Integra XL review →JOOLA Perseus POWER FX 16mm
Players who want easy foam power on the Perseus shape
Read the JOOLA Perseus POWER FX 16mm review →Where to Buy
Gearbox GX2 Integra XL
JOOLA Perseus POWER FX 16mm
Gearbox GX2 Integra XL vs JOOLA Perseus POWER FX 16mm FAQ
- Can these swing and twist weights be compared?
- Not yet. One paddle lacks verified compatible catalog inertia. Retailer-scale readings are shown separately and excluded from numerical comparisons.
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