Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16 vs Selkirk Labs Project 006
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. Selkirk Labs Project 006 takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Quick answer
Selkirk Labs Project 006 wins this matchup for most players: it takes spin and control on Paddle DNA against the Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16, which costs $280.
Power
Too close to call
94 vs 92
Spin
87 vs 82
Control
84 vs 76
Forgiveness
Too close to call
80 vs 78
Hand speed
120 vs 124 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
Too close to call
$280 at IQ 83.7 vs $280 at IQ 80.9
Overall pick: Selkirk Labs Project 006 · $280 · IQ 83.7
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 94Power92
- 76Control84
- 82Spin87
- 78Forgiveness80
- 80Sweet spot82
- 88Stability89
- 70Maneuverability65
- 90Pop90
- 70Touch80
- 78Consistency83
- 82Swing weight86
- 84Twist weight82
- 62Launch angle63
- 92Plow through92
- 56Softness74
Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16 vs Selkirk Labs Project 006 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 | Selkirk Labs Project 006 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $280 | $280 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 80.9 | 83.7 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8.5 | 8.5 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 14 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 120 | 124 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.9 — better | 6.2 |
| Shape | elongated | elongated |
| Face length(in) | 16.5 | 16.7 |
| Face width(in) | 7.4 | 7.4 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.5 | 5.75 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Solid-span carbon | Raw carbon with Air Dynamic throat |
| Core material | Solid carbon core | Thermoformed 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.
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
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is softness: Selkirk Labs Project 006 scores 74 against 56 for Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16 — an 18-point gap. They are effectively level on power, forgiveness, sweet spot, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Both sell for $280, so price cannot break the tie.
Softness
Selkirk Labs Project 006 leads by 18 points (74 vs 56).
Touch
Selkirk Labs Project 006 leads by 10 points (80 vs 70).
Control
Selkirk Labs Project 006 leads by 8 points (84 vs 76).
Spin
Selkirk Labs Project 006 leads by 5 points (87 vs 82).
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
Selkirk Labs Project 006
Selkirk Labs Project 006 is a narrow pick at this level — consistency 83 vs 78, control 84 vs 76, forgiveness 80 vs 78. Twist weight 6.2 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Consistency
- Control
- Forgiveness
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Selkirk Labs Project 006
Selkirk Labs Project 006 is a narrow pick at this level — control 84 vs 76, touch 80 vs 70, spin 87 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
Selkirk Labs Project 006
Selkirk Labs Project 006 is a narrow pick at this level — touch 80 vs 70, spin 87 vs 82, control 84 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
Selkirk Labs Project 006
Selkirk Labs Project 006 is the clearer pick at this level — softness 74 vs 56, forgiveness 80 vs 78. Its 14 mm Thermoformed polymer core at 8.5 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Softness
- Forgiveness
Which one should you buy?
Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16
Take Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16 if you want maneuverability (+5). Its swing weight of 120 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16 review →Selkirk Labs Project 006
Take Selkirk Labs Project 006 if you want softness (+18), touch (+10), control (+8). Its swing weight of 124 kg·cm² and 14 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Selkirk Labs Project 006 review →Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16 vs Selkirk Labs Project 006 FAQ
- Which is better, the Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16 or the Selkirk Labs Project 006?
- Selkirk Labs Project 006 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (83.7 vs 80.9), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — softness — Selkirk Labs Project 006 leads by 18 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16, at 120 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 Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16 or the Selkirk Labs Project 006?
- Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16 scores 94 for power against 92 for Selkirk Labs Project 006. 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?
- Selkirk Labs Project 006 at 84 versus 76. 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 82 for the Solid-span carbon face on Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16. In practice a 5-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Selkirk Labs Project 006, with the higher forgiveness score (80 vs 78). Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16 actually carries the higher twist weight (6.9 vs 6.2), but Selkirk Labs Project 006 makes it back on sweet spot (82) and overall face stability.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- Both list at $280. Too close to call — neither has an advantage here.
- Do they use the same core and face?
- Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16: 16 mm Solid carbon core with a Solid-span carbon face. Selkirk Labs Project 006: 14 mm Thermoformed polymer core with a Raw carbon with Air Dynamic throat 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 Pro Integra Power 16 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 124) and that is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16 to the Selkirk Labs Project 006?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Selkirk Labs Project 006 leads on softness by 18 points; everything else is within 10 points. At $280 vs $280, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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