Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated vs JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16 takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
Add a third paddle to this comparison →
Quick answer
JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16 wins this matchup for most players: it takes spin, control and forgiveness on Paddle DNA against the Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated, which costs $250.
Power
Too close to call
93 vs 93
Spin
90 vs 86
Control
88 vs 83
Forgiveness
82 vs 78
Hand speed
Too close to call
123 vs 124 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
$250 at IQ 83.4 vs $300 at IQ 86.1
Overall pick: JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16 · $300 · IQ 86.1
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
Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated vs JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 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 | JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $250 — better | $300 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 83.4 | 86.1 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8.4 | 8.4 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 14 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 123 | 124 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.3 | 6.5 — 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) | KineticFrame foam-injected polymer |
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
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, 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 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 Hyperion Pro V 16
JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16 is a narrow pick at this level — forgiveness 82 vs 78, sweet spot 84 vs 80, twist weight 87 vs 84. Twist weight 6.5 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Forgiveness
- Sweet spot
- Twist weight
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16
JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16 is a narrow pick at this level — control 88 vs 83, spin 90 vs 86, forgiveness 82 vs 78. At 124 kg·cm² swing weight it stays quick enough for hands battles.
- Control
- Spin
- Forgiveness
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16
JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16 is a narrow pick at this level — spin 90 vs 86, touch 84 vs 80, control 88 vs 83. Swing weight 124 kg·cm² is what carries that through contact.
- Spin
- Touch
- Control
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16
JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16 is a narrow pick at this level — softness 72 vs 68, forgiveness 82 vs 78, twist weight 87 vs 84. Its 16 mm KineticFrame foam-injected polymer core at 8.4 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Softness
- Forgiveness
- Twist weight
Which one should you buy?
Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated
Take Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated if you prefer a 14 mm Solid-span carbon (no honeycomb) core — 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?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both score 93 for power.
- 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 the higher forgiveness score (82 vs 78). Its 6.5 twist weight against 6.3 is what drives it — higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle.
- 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?
- 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?
- 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 less stable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both are listed at 8.4 oz, though swing weight differs (123 vs 124) and that 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.
Related comparisons
The other matchups shoppers open in the same session as this one.
- GX2 Power Elongated vs GX2 Integra XL
- GX2 Power Elongated vs OMNI 16
- GX2 Power Elongated vs Perseus CFS 16
- GX2 Power Elongated vs Double Black Diamond Control
- GX2 Power Elongated vs Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16
- GX2 Power Elongated vs Loco 16mm Elongated
- Hyperion Pro V 16 vs Perseus Pro V 16
- GX2 Power Elongated vs Labs Project 006
Also worth comparing
Head-to-heads that share DNA with this matchup — useful if you're still deciding between shapes, cores or price tiers.
- GX2 Power Elongated vs 2X Power Series
- GX2 Power Elongated vs Labs Project 006
- GX2 Power Elongated vs Pro XS 16
- GX2 Power Elongated vs Hyperion CFS 16
- Hyperion Pro V 16 vs Friction Pro Elongated V2
- Hyperion Pro V 16 vs TruFoam Genesis X
- Hyperion Pro V 16 vs Agassi Pro 16
- Hyperion Pro V 16 vs Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16
Top alternatives to both
Paddles that beat one of these two on a specific trait or on price.
Guides featuring these paddles
Still deciding? These buying guides put Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated and JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16 in context against the rest of the database.
Read the full reviews: Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated and JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16. Or build a different comparison, browse the full database or find paddles within 5% of your current one.