Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated vs Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Quick answer
Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated wins this matchup for most players: it takes spin, control and value on Paddle DNA against the Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16, which costs $280.
Power
Too close to call
94 vs 93
Spin
86 vs 82
Control
83 vs 76
Forgiveness
Too close to call
78 vs 78
Hand speed
120 vs 123 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
$250 at IQ 83.4 vs $280 at IQ 80.9
Overall pick: Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated · $250 · IQ 83.4
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 93Power94
- 83Control76
- 86Spin82
- 78Forgiveness78
- 80Sweet spot80
- 87Stability88
- 70Maneuverability70
- 89Pop90
- 80Touch70
- 84Consistency78
- 82Swing weight82
- 84Twist weight84
- 60Launch angle62
- 91Plow through92
- 68Softness56
Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated 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 | Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated | Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $250 — better | $280 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 83.4 — better | 80.9 |
| Weight(oz) | 8.4 | 8.5 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 14 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 123 | 120 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.3 | 6.9 — better |
| Shape | elongated | elongated |
| Face length(in) | 16.6 | 16.5 |
| Face width(in) | 7.3 | 7.4 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Textured carbon | Solid-span carbon |
| Core material | Solid-span carbon (no honeycomb) | Solid carbon core |
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.
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 softness: Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated scores 68 against 56 for Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16 — a 12-point gap. They are effectively level on launch angle, power, stability, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated is $30 cheaper at $250.
Softness
Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated leads by 12 points (68 vs 56).
Touch
Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated leads by 10 points (80 vs 70).
Control
Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated leads by 7 points (83 vs 76).
Consistency
Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated leads by 6 points (84 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 (80.8 vs 82.1 on the weighted index). Take Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated and keep the $30.
- Consistency
- Control
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated
Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated is a narrow pick at this level — touch 80 vs 70, control 83 vs 76, spin 86 vs 82. At 123 kg·cm² swing weight it stays quick enough for hands battles.
- Touch
- Control
- Spin
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated
Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated is a narrow pick at this level — touch 80 vs 70, control 83 vs 76, spin 86 vs 82. Swing weight 123 kg·cm² is what carries that through contact.
- Touch
- Control
- Spin
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated
Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated is the clearer pick at this level — softness 68 vs 56. Its 14 mm Solid-span carbon (no honeycomb) core at 8.4 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Softness
Which one should you buy?
Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16
Take Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16 if you prefer a 16 mm Solid carbon core — it gives up nothing measurable to Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated.
Read the Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16 review →Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated
Take Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated if you want softness (+12), touch (+10), control (+7). Its swing weight of 123 kg·cm² and 14 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated review →Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16 vs Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated FAQ
- Which is better, the Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16 or the Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated?
- Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (83.4 vs 80.9), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — softness — Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated leads by 12 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16, at 120 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 Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16 or the Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated?
- Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16 scores 94 for power against 93 for Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated. 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?
- Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated at 83 versus 76. 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?
- Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated scores 86 for spin off its Textured carbon face, against 82 for the Solid-span carbon face on Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16. In practice a 4-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both score 78 on forgiveness despite twist weights of 6.9 and 6.3.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated costs $250, $30 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?
- Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16: 16 mm Solid carbon core with a Solid-span carbon 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?
- 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?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Forgiveness (78) and sweet spot (80) are identical, so a developing player can start on either — decide on price and handle feel.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated at 8.4 oz against 8.5 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (123 vs 120) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16 to the Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated leads on softness by 12 points; everything else is within 10 points. At $280 vs $250, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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