Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16 vs JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16 takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Quick answer
JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16 wins this matchup for most players: it takes spin, control and forgiveness on Paddle DNA against the Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16, which costs $280.
Power
Too close to call
94 vs 93
Spin
90 vs 82
Control
88 vs 76
Forgiveness
82 vs 78
Hand speed
120 vs 124 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
$280 at IQ 80.9 vs $300 at IQ 86.1
Overall pick: JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16 · $300 · IQ 86.1
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 94Power93
- 76Control88
- 82Spin90
- 78Forgiveness82
- 80Sweet spot84
- 88Stability89
- 70Maneuverability68
- 90Pop88
- 70Touch84
- 78Consistency87
- 82Swing weight82
- 84Twist weight87
- 62Launch angle58
- 92Plow through92
- 56Softness72
Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16 vs JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 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 | JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $280 — better | $300 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 80.9 | 86.1 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8.5 | 8.4 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 120 | 124 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.9 — better | 6.5 |
| Shape | elongated | elongated |
| Face length(in) | 16.5 | 16.5 |
| Face width(in) | 7.4 | 7.5 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Solid-span carbon | Raw Toray T700 carbon |
| Core material | Solid carbon core | KineticFrame foam-injected polymer |
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.
JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16 verdict
The elongated sibling to the Perseus Pro V, and the drive paddle of the pair. Extra reach and plow-through turn third-shot drives into finishable balls, but hand speed at the kitchen is the trade.
The verdict
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is softness: JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16 scores 72 against 56 for Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16 — a 16-point gap. They are effectively level on twist weight, maneuverability, pop, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16 is $20 cheaper at $280.
Softness
JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16 leads by 16 points (72 vs 56).
Touch
JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16 leads by 14 points (84 vs 70).
Control
JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16 leads by 12 points (88 vs 76).
Consistency
JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16 leads by 9 points (87 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
JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16
JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16 is a narrow pick at this level — consistency 87 vs 78, forgiveness 82 vs 78, sweet spot 84 vs 80. Twist weight 6.5 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Consistency
- Forgiveness
- Sweet spot
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16
JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16 is the clearer pick at this level — control 88 vs 76, touch 84 vs 70, spin 90 vs 82. At 124 kg·cm² swing weight it stays quick enough for hands battles.
- Control
- Touch
- Spin
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16
JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16 is the clearer pick at this level — touch 84 vs 70, spin 90 vs 82, control 88 vs 76. Swing weight 124 kg·cm² is what carries that through contact.
- Touch
- Spin
- Control
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16
JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16 is the clearer pick at this level — softness 72 vs 56, forgiveness 82 vs 78, twist weight 87 vs 84. Its 16 mm KineticFrame foam-injected polymer core at 8.4 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 launch angle (+4). Its swing weight of 120 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16 review →JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16
Take JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16 if you want softness (+16), touch (+14), control (+12). Its swing weight of 124 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16 review →Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16 vs JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16 or the JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16?
- JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (86.1 vs 80.9), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — softness — JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16 leads by 16 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16, at 120 kg·cm² swing weight against 124 for JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 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 JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16?
- Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16 scores 94 for power against 93 for JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 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?
- JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16 at 88 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?
- JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16 scores 90 for spin off its Raw Toray T700 carbon 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?
- JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16, with the higher forgiveness score (82 vs 78). Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16 actually carries the higher twist weight (6.9 vs 6.5), but JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16 makes it back on sweet spot (84) and overall face stability.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16 costs $280, $20 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. JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16: 16 mm KineticFrame foam-injected polymer core with a Raw Toray T700 carbon 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?
- JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16 is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 82 and sweet spot 84 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?
- JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16 at 8.4 oz against 8.5 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (124 vs 120) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16 to the JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16 leads on softness by 16 points; everything else is within 14 points. At $280 vs $300, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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