Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16 vs Gearbox Pro Ultimate Elongated 16
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. Gearbox Pro Ultimate Elongated 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 Ultimate Elongated 16 wins this matchup for most players: it takes spin, control, forgiveness and hand speed on Paddle DNA against the Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16, which costs $280.
Power
94 vs 88
Spin
Gearbox Pro Ultimate Elongated 16
90 vs 82
Control
Gearbox Pro Ultimate Elongated 16
89 vs 76
Forgiveness
Gearbox Pro Ultimate Elongated 16
86 vs 78
Hand speed
Gearbox Pro Ultimate Elongated 16
116 vs 120 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
Too close to call
$275 at IQ 86.8 vs $280 at IQ 80.9
Overall pick: Gearbox Pro Ultimate Elongated 16 · $275 · IQ 86.8
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 94Power88
- 76Control89
- 82Spin90
- 78Forgiveness86
- 80Sweet spot88
- 88Stability90
- 70Maneuverability72
- 90Pop83
- 70Touch86
- 78Consistency88
- 82Swing weight76
- 84Twist weight86
- 62Launch angle55
- 92Plow through86
- 56Softness80
Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16 vs Gearbox Pro Ultimate Elongated 16 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 Ultimate Elongated 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $280 | $275 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 80.9 | 86.8 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8.5 | 8 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 120 | 116 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.9 — better | 6.8 |
| Shape | elongated | elongated |
| Face length(in) | 16.5 | 16.5 |
| Face width(in) | 7.4 | 7.375 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4 |
| Surface | Solid-span carbon | Toray T700 raw carbon with TXR grip texture |
| Core material | Solid carbon core | SSTCore carbon-fibre ribs with Smart Dampen foam |
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 Ultimate Elongated 16 verdict
Gearbox's rib-suspended SSTCore feels unlike any honeycomb paddle: firmer through contact, quieter on resets, and unusually consistent shot to shot. You pay $275 for that engineering.
The verdict
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is softness: Gearbox Pro Ultimate Elongated 16 scores 80 against 56 for Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16 — a 24-point gap. They are effectively level on stability, maneuverability, twist weight, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Price is close enough ($280 vs $275) that it should not break the tie.
Softness
Gearbox Pro Ultimate Elongated 16 leads by 24 points (80 vs 56).
Touch
Gearbox Pro Ultimate Elongated 16 leads by 16 points (86 vs 70).
Control
Gearbox Pro Ultimate Elongated 16 leads by 13 points (89 vs 76).
Consistency
Gearbox Pro Ultimate Elongated 16 leads by 10 points (88 vs 78).
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 Ultimate Elongated 16
Gearbox Pro Ultimate Elongated 16 is the clearer pick at this level — forgiveness 86 vs 78, sweet spot 88 vs 80, consistency 88 vs 78. Twist weight 6.8 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Forgiveness
- Sweet spot
- Consistency
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Gearbox Pro Ultimate Elongated 16
Gearbox Pro Ultimate Elongated 16 is the clearer pick at this level — control 89 vs 76, touch 86 vs 70, spin 90 vs 82. At 116 kg·cm² swing weight it stays quick enough for hands battles.
- Control
- Touch
- Spin
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Gearbox Pro Ultimate Elongated 16
Gearbox Pro Ultimate Elongated 16 is a narrow pick at this level — touch 86 vs 70, spin 90 vs 82, control 89 vs 76. Swing weight 116 kg·cm² is what carries that through contact.
- Touch
- Spin
- Control
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Gearbox Pro Ultimate Elongated 16
Gearbox Pro Ultimate Elongated 16 is the clearer pick at this level — softness 80 vs 56, forgiveness 86 vs 78, twist weight 86 vs 84. Its 16 mm SSTCore carbon-fibre ribs with Smart Dampen foam core at 8 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 pop (+7), launch angle (+7), power (+6). 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 Ultimate Elongated 16
Take Gearbox Pro Ultimate Elongated 16 if you want softness (+24), touch (+16), control (+13). Its swing weight of 116 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Gearbox Pro Ultimate Elongated 16 review →Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16 vs Gearbox Pro Ultimate Elongated 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16 or the Gearbox Pro Ultimate Elongated 16?
- Gearbox Pro Ultimate Elongated 16 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (86.8 vs 80.9), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — softness — Gearbox Pro Ultimate Elongated 16 leads by 24 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Gearbox Pro Ultimate Elongated 16, at 116 kg·cm² swing weight against 120 for Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16. 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 Ultimate Elongated 16?
- Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16 scores 94 for power against 88 for Gearbox Pro Ultimate Elongated 16. That comes from a 16 mm Solid carbon core swinging at 120 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- Gearbox Pro Ultimate Elongated 16 at 89 versus 76. 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 Ultimate Elongated 16 scores 90 for spin off its Toray T700 raw carbon with TXR grip texture face, against 82 for the Solid-span carbon face on Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16. In practice an 8-point gap is noticeable on third-shot drives.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Gearbox Pro Ultimate Elongated 16, with the higher forgiveness score (86 vs 78). Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16 actually carries the higher twist weight (6.9 vs 6.8), but Gearbox Pro Ultimate Elongated 16 makes it back on sweet spot (88) and overall face stability.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- They are within $5 of each other, so price should not decide this matchup.
- 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 Ultimate Elongated 16: 16 mm SSTCore carbon-fibre ribs with Smart Dampen foam core with a Toray T700 raw carbon with TXR grip texture 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?
- Gearbox Pro Ultimate Elongated 16 is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 86 and sweet spot 88 mean fewer mishits while your contact point is still inconsistent. Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16 rewards a repeatable swing and can feel less stable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- Gearbox Pro Ultimate Elongated 16 at 8 oz against 8.5 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (116 vs 120) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16 to the Gearbox Pro Ultimate Elongated 16?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Gearbox Pro Ultimate Elongated 16 leads on softness by 24 points; everything else is within 16 points. At $280 vs $275, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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