Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated vs Selkirk Labs Project 006
Both paddles measured on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA test. Selkirk Labs Project 006 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
- 93Power92
- 83Control84
- 86Spin87
- 78Forgiveness80
- 80Sweet spot82
- 87Stability89
- 70Maneuverability65
- 89Pop90
- 80Touch80
- 84Consistency83
- 82Swing weight86
- 84Twist weight82
- 60Launch angle63
- 91Plow through92
- 68Softness74
Specs
| $250 | Price | $280 |
|---|---|---|
| 14 mm | Core | 14 mm |
| 8.4 oz | Weight | 8.5 oz |
| 123 | Swing weight | 124 |
| 6.3 | Twist weight | 6.2 |
| elongated | Shape | elongated |
| Textured carbon | Surface | Raw carbon with Air Dynamic throat |
| 5.5 in | Handle | 5.75 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 Labs Project 006 verdict
Selkirk's limited-run Labs build is unapologetically a power paddle. Plow-through and pop lead the field; touch play asks for a deliberate slower swing.
The verdict
Measured on the same 15-trait test, the clearest separation is softness: Selkirk Labs Project 006 scores 74 against 68 for Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated — a 6-point gap. They are effectively level on launch angle, forgiveness, sweet spot, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated is $30 cheaper at $250.
Softness
Selkirk Labs Project 006 leads by 6 points (74 vs 68).
Maneuverability
Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated leads by 5 points (70 vs 65).
Swing weight
Selkirk Labs Project 006 leads by 4 points (86 vs 82).
Which one should you buy?
Selkirk Labs Project 006
Take Selkirk Labs Project 006 if you want softness (+6), swing weight (+4). Its swing weight of 124 kg·cm² and 14 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Selkirk Labs Project 006 review →Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated
Take Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated if you want maneuverability (+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 Labs Project 006 vs Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated FAQ
- Which is better, the Selkirk Labs Project 006 or the Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated?
- Selkirk Labs Project 006 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (83.7 vs 83.4), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — softness — Selkirk Labs Project 006 leads by 6 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated, at 123 kg·cm² swing weight against 124 for Selkirk Labs Project 006. Lower swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the Selkirk Labs Project 006 or the Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated?
- Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated measures 93 on power against 92 for Selkirk Labs Project 006. 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?
- Selkirk Labs Project 006 at 84 versus 83. 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?
- Selkirk Labs Project 006 scores 87 for spin off its Raw carbon with Air Dynamic throat face, against 86 for the Textured carbon face on Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated. In practice a 1-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated, with 6.3 twist weight against 6.2. Higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle, and Selkirk Labs Project 006 carries the higher forgiveness score (80) as a result.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated costs $250, $30 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?
- Selkirk Labs Project 006: 14 mm Thermoformed polymer core with a Raw carbon with Air Dynamic throat face. Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated: 14 mm Solid-span carbon (no honeycomb) core with a Textured carbon face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Selkirk Labs Project 006, at 5.75 in of handle against 5.5 in. Anything under 5.25 in forces you to choke the bottom hand onto the face bevel, which Selkirk Labs Project 006 avoids.
- Which one is better for beginners?
- Selkirk Labs Project 006 is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 80 and sweet spot 82 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 8.5 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 Selkirk Labs Project 006?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Selkirk Labs Project 006 leads on softness by 6 points; everything else is within 5 points. At $280 vs $250, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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