Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated vs Ronbus Tenon
Both paddles measured on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA test. Ronbus Tenon 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
- 83Control91
- 86Spin90
- 78Forgiveness88
- 80Sweet spot89
- 87Stability88
- 70Maneuverability78
- 89Pop83
- 80Touch89
- 84Consistency90
- 82Swing weight72
- 84Twist weight86
- 60Launch angle54
- 91Plow through82
- 68Softness85
Specs
| $250 | Price | $180 |
|---|---|---|
| 14 mm | Core | 16 mm |
| 8.4 oz | Weight | 8 oz |
| 123 | Swing weight | 110 |
| 6.3 | Twist weight | 6.7 |
| elongated | Shape | hybrid |
| Textured carbon | Surface | Raw 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.
Ronbus Tenon verdict
Ronbus doing what Ronbus does: a flagship-tier build at a mid-tier price. The Tenon lands closest to the premium all-court paddles on measured traits while costing about $100 less.
The verdict
Measured on the same 15-trait test, the clearest separation is softness: Ronbus Tenon scores 85 against 68 for Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated — a 17-point gap. They are effectively level on twist weight, stability, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Ronbus Tenon is $70 cheaper at $180.
Softness
Ronbus Tenon leads by 17 points (85 vs 68).
Forgiveness
Ronbus Tenon leads by 10 points (88 vs 78).
Swing weight
Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated leads by 10 points (82 vs 72).
Sweet spot
Ronbus Tenon leads by 9 points (89 vs 80).
Which one should you buy?
Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated
Take Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated if you want swing weight (+10), plow through (+9), pop (+6). Its swing weight of 123 kg·cm² and 14 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated review →Ronbus Tenon
Take Ronbus Tenon if you want softness (+17), forgiveness (+10), sweet spot (+9). Its swing weight of 110 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Ronbus Tenon review →Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated vs Ronbus Tenon FAQ
- Which is better, the Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated or the Ronbus Tenon?
- Ronbus Tenon carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (87.8 vs 83.4), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — softness — Ronbus Tenon leads by 17 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Ronbus Tenon, at 110 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 Ronbus Tenon?
- Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated measures 93 on power against 88 for Ronbus Tenon. 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?
- Ronbus Tenon at 91 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?
- Ronbus Tenon scores 90 for spin off its Raw 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?
- Ronbus Tenon, with 6.7 twist weight against 6.3. Higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle, and Ronbus Tenon carries the higher forgiveness score (88) as a result.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- Ronbus Tenon costs $180, $70 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. Ronbus Tenon: 16 mm Foam-perimeter thermoformed polymer core with a Raw 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?
- Ronbus Tenon is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 88 and sweet spot 89 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?
- Ronbus Tenon at 8 oz against 8.4 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (110 vs 123) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated to the Ronbus Tenon?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Ronbus Tenon leads on softness by 17 points; everything else is within 10 points. At $250 vs $180, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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