Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated vs JOOLA Agassi Pro 16
Both paddles measured on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA test. JOOLA Agassi Pro 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
- 93Power88
- 83Control86
- 86Spin90
- 78Forgiveness84
- 80Sweet spot86
- 87Stability88
- 70Maneuverability72
- 89Pop84
- 80Touch84
- 84Consistency88
- 82Swing weight78
- 84Twist weight84
- 60Launch angle54
- 91Plow through88
- 68Softness72
Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated vs JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 specs
Every measured spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.
| Spec | Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated | JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $250 | $250 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 83.4 | 85.6 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8.4 | 8.3 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 14 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 123 | 118 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.3 | 6.6 — better |
| Shape | elongated | elongated |
| Face length(in) | 16.6 | 16.5 |
| Face width(in) | 7.3 | 7.5 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Textured carbon | Raw Toray T700 carbon |
| Core material | Solid-span carbon (no honeycomb) | Propulsion Core with foam edge |
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.
JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 verdict
JOOLA's tennis-convert paddle. The 5.5 in handle, 118 swing weight and plow-through 88 reward a full swing, and spin 90 keeps those heavy drives inside the baseline.
The verdict
Measured on the same 15-trait test, the clearest separation is forgiveness: JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 scores 84 against 78 for Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated — a 6-point gap. They are effectively level on control, plow through, maneuverability, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Price is close enough ($250 vs $250) that it should not break the tie.
Forgiveness
JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 leads by 6 points (84 vs 78).
Sweet spot
JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 leads by 6 points (86 vs 80).
Launch angle
Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated leads by 6 points (60 vs 54).
Power
Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated leads by 5 points (93 vs 88).
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
JOOLA Agassi Pro 16
JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 is a narrow pick at this level — forgiveness 84 vs 78, sweet spot 86 vs 80, consistency 88 vs 84. Twist weight 6.6 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Forgiveness
- Sweet spot
- Consistency
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
JOOLA Agassi Pro 16
JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 is a narrow pick at this level — forgiveness 84 vs 78, spin 90 vs 86, control 86 vs 83. At 118 kg·cm² swing weight it stays quick enough for hands battles.
- Forgiveness
- Spin
- Control
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (84.9 vs 85.5 on the weighted index). Pick on shape — elongated on the GX2 Power Elongated, elongated on the Agassi Pro 16.
- Spin
- Touch
- Control
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
JOOLA Agassi Pro 16
JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 is a narrow pick at this level — softness 72 vs 68, forgiveness 84 vs 78. Its 16 mm Propulsion Core with foam edge core at 8.3 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Softness
- Forgiveness
Which one should you buy?
Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated
Take Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated if you want launch angle (+6), power (+5), pop (+5). Its swing weight of 123 kg·cm² and 14 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated review →JOOLA Agassi Pro 16
Take JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 if you want forgiveness (+6), sweet spot (+6), spin (+4). Its swing weight of 118 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 review →Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated vs JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated or the JOOLA Agassi Pro 16?
- JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (85.6 vs 83.4), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — forgiveness — JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 leads by 6 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- JOOLA Agassi Pro 16, at 118 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 GX2 Power Elongated or the JOOLA Agassi Pro 16?
- Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated measures 93 on power against 88 for JOOLA Agassi Pro 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?
- JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 at 86 versus 83. 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?
- JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 scores 90 for spin off its Raw Toray T700 carbon 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?
- JOOLA Agassi Pro 16, with 6.6 twist weight against 6.3. Higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle, and JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 carries the higher forgiveness score (84) 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 GX2 Power Elongated: 14 mm Solid-span carbon (no honeycomb) core with a Textured carbon face. JOOLA Agassi Pro 16: 16 mm Propulsion Core with foam edge core with a Raw Toray T700 carbon face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated, 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 Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated avoids.
- Which one is better for beginners?
- JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 84 and sweet spot 86 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?
- JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 at 8.3 oz against 8.4 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (118 vs 123) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated to the JOOLA Agassi Pro 16?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 leads on forgiveness by 6 points; everything else is within 6 points. At $250 vs $250, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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