Gearbox Pro Power Elongated 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 Power Elongated, which costs $200.
Power
Too close to call
94 vs 93
Spin
90 vs 79
Control
88 vs 74
Forgiveness
82 vs 66
Hand speed
Too close to call
124 vs 126 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
$200 at IQ 76.6 vs $300 at IQ 86.1
Overall pick: JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16 · $300 · IQ 86.1
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 94Power93
- 74Control88
- 79Spin90
- 66Forgiveness82
- 68Sweet spot84
- 84Stability89
- 64Maneuverability68
- 95Pop88
- 68Touch84
- 76Consistency87
- 86Swing weight82
- 76Twist weight87
- 50Launch angle58
- 93Plow through92
- 44Softness72
Gearbox Pro Power Elongated 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 Power Elongated | JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $200 — better | $300 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 76.6 | 86.1 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8.5 | 8.4 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 14 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 126 | 124 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.3 | 6.5 — better |
| Shape | elongated | elongated |
| Face length(in) | 16.6 | 16.5 |
| Face width(in) | 7.4 | 7.5 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.6 | 5.5 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Solid-span carbon | Raw Toray T700 carbon |
| Core material | Coreless carbon | KineticFrame foam-injected polymer |
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.
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 44 for Gearbox Pro Power Elongated — a 28-point gap. They are effectively level on power, plow through, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Gearbox Pro Power Elongated is $100 cheaper at $200.
Softness
JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16 leads by 28 points (72 vs 44).
Forgiveness
JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16 leads by 16 points (82 vs 66).
Sweet spot
JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16 leads by 16 points (84 vs 68).
Touch
JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16 leads by 16 points (84 vs 68).
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 the clearer pick at this level — forgiveness 82 vs 66, sweet spot 84 vs 68, twist weight 87 vs 76. Twist weight 6.5 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Forgiveness
- Sweet spot
- Twist weight
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 74, forgiveness 82 vs 66, touch 84 vs 68. At 124 kg·cm² swing weight it stays quick enough for hands battles.
- Control
- Forgiveness
- Touch
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 68, spin 90 vs 79, control 88 vs 74. 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 44, forgiveness 82 vs 66, twist weight 87 vs 76. 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 Power Elongated
Take Gearbox Pro Power Elongated if you want pop (+7), 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 →JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16
Take JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16 if you want softness (+28), forgiveness (+16), sweet spot (+16). 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 Power Elongated vs JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the Gearbox Pro Power Elongated or the JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16?
- JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (86.1 vs 76.6), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — softness — JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16 leads by 28 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16, at 124 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 Power Elongated or the JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16?
- Gearbox Pro Power Elongated scores 94 for power against 93 for JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16. That comes from a 14 mm Coreless carbon core swinging at 126 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16 at 88 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?
- JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16 scores 90 for spin off its Raw Toray T700 carbon face, against 79 for the Solid-span carbon face on Gearbox Pro Power Elongated. In practice an 11-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 66). Its 6.5 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, $100 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 Power Elongated: 14 mm Coreless 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?
- 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?
- 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 Power Elongated 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 126) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Gearbox Pro Power Elongated to the JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16 leads on softness by 28 points; everything else is within 16 points. At $200 vs $300, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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