Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated vs Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta
Both paddles measured on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA test. Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated 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
- 83Control80
- 86Spin78
- 78Forgiveness84
- 80Sweet spot84
- 87Stability86
- 70Maneuverability72
- 89Pop90
- 80Touch76
- 84Consistency80
- 82Swing weight76
- 84Twist weight84
- 60Launch angle62
- 91Plow through86
- 68Softness72
Specs
| $250 | Price | $100 |
|---|---|---|
| 14 mm | Core | 16 mm |
| 8.4 oz | Weight | 8 oz |
| 123 | Swing weight | 115 |
| 6.3 | Twist weight | 6.4 |
| elongated | Shape | elongated |
| Textured carbon | Surface | FiberFlex+ fiberglass with ProSpin+ micro texture |
| 5.5 in | Handle | 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.
Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta verdict
Fiberglass instead of carbon means more pop and less bite. At $100 the Pro Air Invikta is the cheapest way into elongated Selkirk power, as long as you do not need a raw-carbon spin number.
The verdict
Measured on the same 15-trait test, the clearest separation is spin: Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated scores 86 against 78 for Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta — a 8-point gap. They are effectively level on control, maneuverability, launch angle, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta is $150 cheaper at $100.
Spin
Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated leads by 8 points (86 vs 78).
Forgiveness
Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta leads by 6 points (84 vs 78).
Swing weight
Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated leads by 6 points (82 vs 76).
Power
Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated leads by 5 points (93 vs 88).
Which one should you buy?
Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated
Take Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated if you want spin (+8), swing weight (+6), power (+5). Its swing weight of 123 kg·cm² and 14 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated review →Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta
Take Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta if you want forgiveness (+6), sweet spot (+4), softness (+4). Its swing weight of 115 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta review →Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated vs Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta FAQ
- Which is better, the Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated or the Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta?
- Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (83.4 vs 81.9), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — spin — Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated leads by 8 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta, at 115 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 Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta?
- Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated measures 93 on power against 88 for Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta. 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?
- Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated at 83 versus 80. 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 78 for the FiberFlex+ fiberglass with ProSpin+ micro texture face on Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta. In practice a 8-point gap is noticeable on third-shot drives.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta, with 6.4 twist weight against 6.3. Higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle, and Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta carries the higher forgiveness score (84) as a result.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta costs $100, $150 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. Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta: 16 mm X5+ honeycomb with FlexFoam perimeter core with a FiberFlex+ fiberglass with ProSpin+ micro texture face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated, at 5.5 in of handle against 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?
- Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 84 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?
- Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta at 8 oz against 8.4 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (115 vs 123) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta to the Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated leads on spin by 8 points; everything else is within 6 points. At $250 vs $100, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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