Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16 vs Gearbox Pro Power Elongated
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16 takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Quick answer
Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16 wins this matchup for most players: it takes forgiveness and hand speed on Paddle DNA against the Gearbox Pro Power Elongated, which costs $200.
Power
Too close to call
94 vs 94
Spin
Too close to call
82 vs 79
Control
Too close to call
76 vs 74
Forgiveness
78 vs 66
Hand speed
120 vs 126 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
$200 at IQ 76.6 vs $280 at IQ 80.9
Overall pick: Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16 · $280 · IQ 80.9
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 94Power94
- 76Control74
- 82Spin79
- 78Forgiveness66
- 80Sweet spot68
- 88Stability84
- 70Maneuverability64
- 90Pop95
- 70Touch68
- 78Consistency76
- 82Swing weight86
- 84Twist weight76
- 62Launch angle50
- 92Plow through93
- 56Softness44
Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16 vs Gearbox Pro Power Elongated specs
Every spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.
| Spec | Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16 | Gearbox Pro Power Elongated |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $280 | $200 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 80.9 — better | 76.6 |
| Weight(oz) | 8.5 | 8.5 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 14 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 120 | 126 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.9 — better | 6.3 |
| Shape | elongated | elongated |
| Face length(in) | 16.5 | 16.6 |
| Face width(in) | 7.4 | 7.4 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.5 | 5.6 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4 |
| Surface | Solid-span carbon | Solid-span carbon |
| Core material | Solid carbon core | Coreless carbon |
Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16 verdict
The most raw power in the database. Power 94 and plow-through 92 come with a 120 swing weight — this is a serve-and-drive weapon, not a kitchen paddle.
Gearbox Pro Power Elongated verdict
The coreless construction produces the hardest, most direct feel in the database. It is a specialist's tool, not a general recommendation.
The verdict
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is forgiveness: Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16 scores 78 against 66 for Gearbox Pro Power Elongated — a 12-point gap. They are effectively level on spin, control, touch, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Gearbox Pro Power Elongated is $80 cheaper at $200.
Forgiveness
Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16 leads by 12 points (78 vs 66).
Sweet spot
Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16 leads by 12 points (80 vs 68).
Launch angle
Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16 leads by 12 points (62 vs 50).
Softness
Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16 leads by 12 points (56 vs 44).
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
Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16
Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16 is the clearer pick at this level — forgiveness 78 vs 66, sweet spot 80 vs 68, twist weight 84 vs 76. Twist weight 6.9 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Forgiveness
- Sweet spot
- Twist weight
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16
Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16 is a narrow pick at this level — forgiveness 78 vs 66, maneuverability 70 vs 64, spin 82 vs 79. At 120 kg·cm² swing weight it stays quick enough for hands battles.
- Forgiveness
- Maneuverability
- Spin
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (81.9 vs 80.1 on the weighted index). Take Gearbox Pro Power Elongated and keep the $80.
- Maneuverability
- Spin
- Touch
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16
Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16 is the clearer pick at this level — softness 56 vs 44, forgiveness 78 vs 66, twist weight 84 vs 76. Its 16 mm Solid carbon core at 8.5 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Softness
- Forgiveness
- Twist weight
Which one should you buy?
Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16
Take Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16 if you want forgiveness (+12), sweet spot (+12), launch angle (+12). Its swing weight of 120 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16 review →Gearbox Pro Power Elongated
Take Gearbox Pro Power Elongated if you want pop (+5), swing weight (+4). Its swing weight of 126 kg·cm² and 14 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Gearbox Pro Power Elongated review →Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16 vs Gearbox Pro Power Elongated FAQ
- Which is better, the Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16 or the Gearbox Pro Power Elongated?
- Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (80.9 vs 76.6), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — forgiveness — Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16 leads by 12 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16, at 120 kg·cm² swing weight against 126 for Gearbox Pro Power Elongated. Lower swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16 or the Gearbox Pro Power Elongated?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both score 94 for power.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16 at 76 versus 74. 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?
- Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16 scores 82 for spin off its Solid-span carbon face, against 79 for the Solid-span carbon face on Gearbox Pro Power Elongated. In practice a 3-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16, with the higher forgiveness score (78 vs 66). Its 6.9 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 Pro Power Elongated costs $200, $80 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 Pro Integra Power 16: 16 mm Solid carbon core with a Solid-span carbon face. Gearbox Pro Power Elongated: 14 mm Coreless carbon core with a Solid-span carbon face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Gearbox Pro Power Elongated, at 5.6 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 Pro Power Elongated avoids.
- Which one is better for beginners?
- Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16 is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 78 and sweet spot 80 mean fewer mishits while your contact point is still inconsistent. Gearbox Pro 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 8.5 oz, though swing weight differs (120 vs 126) and that is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Gearbox Pro Power Elongated to the Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16 leads on forgiveness by 12 points; everything else is within 12 points. At $280 vs $200, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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