Gearbox Pro Power Elongated vs JOOLA Magnus 3S 16
Both paddles measured on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA test. JOOLA Magnus 3S 16 takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 94Power83
- 74Control90
- 79Spin92
- 66Forgiveness89
- 68Sweet spot91
- 84Stability88
- 64Maneuverability80
- 95Pop78
- 68Touch89
- 76Consistency90
- 86Swing weight71
- 76Twist weight88
- 50Launch angle57
- 93Plow through76
- 44Softness83
Specs
| $200 | Price | $230 |
|---|---|---|
| 14 mm | Core | 16 mm |
| 8.5 oz | Weight | 8 oz |
| 126 | Swing weight | 110 |
| 6.3 | Twist weight | 7 |
| elongated | Shape | standard |
| Solid-span carbon | Surface | Raw carbon friction |
| 5.6 in | Handle | 5.25 in |
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 Magnus 3S 16 verdict
The widebody in the JOOLA range. Sweet spot and twist weight are the story here — it is the easiest premium JOOLA to hit clean, and hands battles are noticeably quicker.
The verdict
Measured on the same 15-trait test, the clearest separation is softness: JOOLA Magnus 3S 16 scores 83 against 44 for Gearbox Pro Power Elongated — a 39-point gap. Gearbox Pro Power Elongated is $30 cheaper at $200.
Softness
JOOLA Magnus 3S 16 leads by 39 points (83 vs 44).
Forgiveness
JOOLA Magnus 3S 16 leads by 23 points (89 vs 66).
Sweet spot
JOOLA Magnus 3S 16 leads by 23 points (91 vs 68).
Touch
JOOLA Magnus 3S 16 leads by 21 points (89 vs 68).
Which one should you buy?
Gearbox Pro Power Elongated
Take Gearbox Pro Power Elongated if you want pop (+17), plow through (+17), swing weight (+15). Its swing weight of 126 kg·cm² and 14 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Gearbox Pro Power Elongated review →JOOLA Magnus 3S 16
Take JOOLA Magnus 3S 16 if you want softness (+39), forgiveness (+23), sweet spot (+23). Its swing weight of 110 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the JOOLA Magnus 3S 16 review →Gearbox Pro Power Elongated vs JOOLA Magnus 3S 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the Gearbox Pro Power Elongated or the JOOLA Magnus 3S 16?
- JOOLA Magnus 3S 16 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (87.6 vs 76.6), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — softness — JOOLA Magnus 3S 16 leads by 39 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- JOOLA Magnus 3S 16, at 110 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 Magnus 3S 16?
- Gearbox Pro Power Elongated measures 94 on power against 83 for JOOLA Magnus 3S 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 Magnus 3S 16 at 90 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 Magnus 3S 16 scores 92 for spin off its Raw carbon friction face, against 79 for the Solid-span carbon face on Gearbox Pro Power Elongated. In practice a 13-point gap is noticeable on third-shot drives.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- JOOLA Magnus 3S 16, with 7 twist weight against 6.3. Higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle, and JOOLA Magnus 3S 16 carries the higher forgiveness score (89) as a result.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- Gearbox Pro Power Elongated costs $200, $30 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 Magnus 3S 16: 16 mm Propulsion polymer core with a Raw carbon friction face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Gearbox Pro Power Elongated, at 5.6 in of handle against 5.25 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 Magnus 3S 16 is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 89 and sweet spot 91 mean fewer mishits while your contact point is still inconsistent. Gearbox Pro Power Elongated rewards a repeatable swing and can feel unstable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- JOOLA Magnus 3S 16 at 8 oz against 8.5 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (110 vs 126) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Gearbox Pro Power Elongated to the JOOLA Magnus 3S 16?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. JOOLA Magnus 3S 16 leads on softness by 39 points; everything else is within 23 points. At $200 vs $230, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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