Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated vs JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16
Both paddles measured on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA test. JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 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
- 93Power93
- 83Control88
- 86Spin90
- 78Forgiveness82
- 80Sweet spot84
- 87Stability89
- 70Maneuverability68
- 89Pop88
- 80Touch84
- 84Consistency87
- 82Swing weight82
- 84Twist weight87
- 60Launch angle58
- 91Plow through92
- 68Softness72
Specs
| $250 | Price | $300 |
|---|---|---|
| 14 mm | Core | 16 mm |
| 8.4 oz | Weight | 8.4 oz |
| 123 | Swing weight | 124 |
| 6.3 | Twist weight | 6.5 |
| elongated | Shape | elongated |
| Textured carbon | Surface | Raw Toray T700 carbon |
| 5.5 in | Handle | 5.5 in |
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 Hyperion Pro V 16 verdict
The elongated sibling to the Perseus Pro V, and the drive paddle of the pair. Extra reach and plow-through turn third-shot drives into finishable balls, but hand speed at the kitchen is the trade.
The verdict
Measured on the same 15-trait test, the clearest separation is control: JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16 scores 88 against 83 for Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated — a 5-point gap. They are effectively level on consistency, twist weight, stability, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated is $50 cheaper at $250.
Control
JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16 leads by 5 points (88 vs 83).
Spin
JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16 leads by 4 points (90 vs 86).
Forgiveness
JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16 leads by 4 points (82 vs 78).
Sweet spot
JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16 leads by 4 points (84 vs 80).
Which one should you buy?
Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated
Take Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated if you prefer a elongated face and a 5.5 in handle — it gives up nothing measurable to JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16.
Read the Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated review →JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16
Take JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16 if you want control (+5), spin (+4), forgiveness (+4). Its swing weight of 124 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16 review →Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated vs JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated or the JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16?
- JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (86.1 vs 83.4), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — control — JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16 leads by 5 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated, at 123 kg·cm² swing weight against 124 for JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16. 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 Hyperion Pro V 16?
- Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated measures 93 on power against 93 for JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 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 Hyperion Pro V 16 at 88 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 Hyperion Pro V 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 Hyperion Pro V 16, with 6.5 twist weight against 6.3. Higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle, and JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16 carries the higher forgiveness score (82) as a result.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated costs $250, $50 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 GX2 Power Elongated: 14 mm Solid-span carbon (no honeycomb) core with a Textured carbon face. JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16: 16 mm KineticFrame foam-injected polymer 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 Hyperion Pro V 16 is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 82 and sweet spot 84 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?
- Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated at 8.4 oz against 8.4 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (123 vs 124) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated to the JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16 leads on control by 5 points; everything else is within 4 points. At $250 vs $300, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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