Gearbox Pro Power Elongated vs LUZZ Cannon XPP M1 Elongated 16mm
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. LUZZ Cannon XPP M1 Elongated 16mm takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Quick answer
LUZZ Cannon XPP M1 Elongated 16mm wins this matchup for most players: it takes spin, control, forgiveness, hand speed and value on Paddle DNA against the Gearbox Pro Power Elongated, which costs $200.
Power
Too close to call
94 vs 93
Spin
LUZZ Cannon XPP M1 Elongated 16mm
88 vs 79
Control
LUZZ Cannon XPP M1 Elongated 16mm
78 vs 74
Forgiveness
LUZZ Cannon XPP M1 Elongated 16mm
80 vs 66
Hand speed
LUZZ Cannon XPP M1 Elongated 16mm
122 vs 126 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
LUZZ Cannon XPP M1 Elongated 16mm
$179 at IQ 82.1 vs $200 at IQ 76.6
Overall pick: LUZZ Cannon XPP M1 Elongated 16mm · $179 · IQ 82.1
Paddle DNA head-to-head
Estimated scores: the LUZZ Cannon XPP M1 Elongated 16mm Paddle DNA is our estimate from published specs, not a sourced profile.
- 94Power93
- 74Control78
- 79Spin88
- 66Forgiveness80
- 68Sweet spot81
- 84Stability84
- 64Maneuverability68
- 95Pop92
- 68Touch77
- 76Consistency80
- 86Swing weight82
- 76Twist weight80
- 50Launch angle61
- 93Plow through91
- 44Softness69
Gearbox Pro Power Elongated vs LUZZ Cannon XPP M1 Elongated 16mm specs
Every spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.
| Spec | Gearbox Pro Power Elongated | LUZZ Cannon XPP M1 Elongated 16mm |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $200 | $179 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 76.6 | 82.1 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8.5 | 7.93 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 14 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 126 | 122 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.3 | 6.3 |
| Shape | elongated | elongated |
| Face length(in) | 16.6 | 16.54 |
| Face width(in) | 7.4 | 7.48 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.6 | 5.52 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4 | 4.13 |
| Surface | Solid-span carbon | Carbon fiber with green silicon-carbide grit |
| Core material | Coreless carbon | XPOP modified foam |
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.
LUZZ Cannon XPP M1 Elongated 16mm verdict
A head-loaded offensive option with listed swing weight 122 ±3 despite a 7.93 oz average static weight. XPOP is designed for lively rebound; soft resets require touch. Estimated DNA is not proof of a measured power or spin win over Spitfire.
The verdict
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is softness: LUZZ Cannon XPP M1 Elongated 16mm scores 69 against 44 for Gearbox Pro Power Elongated — a 25-point gap. They are effectively level on pop, plow through, power, so those traits should not decide the purchase. LUZZ Cannon XPP M1 Elongated 16mm is $21 cheaper at $179.
Softness
LUZZ Cannon XPP M1 Elongated 16mm leads by 25 points (69 vs 44).
Forgiveness
LUZZ Cannon XPP M1 Elongated 16mm leads by 14 points (80 vs 66).
Sweet spot
LUZZ Cannon XPP M1 Elongated 16mm leads by 13 points (81 vs 68).
Launch angle
LUZZ Cannon XPP M1 Elongated 16mm leads by 11 points (61 vs 50).
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
LUZZ Cannon XPP M1 Elongated 16mm
LUZZ Cannon XPP M1 Elongated 16mm is the clearer pick at this level — forgiveness 80 vs 66, sweet spot 81 vs 68, twist weight 80 vs 76. Twist weight 6.3 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Forgiveness
- Sweet spot
- Twist weight
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
LUZZ Cannon XPP M1 Elongated 16mm
LUZZ Cannon XPP M1 Elongated 16mm is the clearer pick at this level — forgiveness 80 vs 66, spin 88 vs 79, touch 77 vs 68. At 122 kg·cm² swing weight it stays quick enough for hands battles.
- Forgiveness
- Spin
- Touch
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
LUZZ Cannon XPP M1 Elongated 16mm
LUZZ Cannon XPP M1 Elongated 16mm is a narrow pick at this level — spin 88 vs 79, touch 77 vs 68, maneuverability 68 vs 64. Swing weight 122 kg·cm² is what carries that through contact.
- Spin
- Touch
- Maneuverability
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
LUZZ Cannon XPP M1 Elongated 16mm
LUZZ Cannon XPP M1 Elongated 16mm is the clearer pick at this level — softness 69 vs 44, forgiveness 80 vs 66, twist weight 80 vs 76. Its 16 mm XPOP modified foam core at 7.93 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 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 →LUZZ Cannon XPP M1 Elongated 16mm
Take LUZZ Cannon XPP M1 Elongated 16mm if you want softness (+25), forgiveness (+14), sweet spot (+13). Its swing weight of 122 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the LUZZ Cannon XPP M1 Elongated 16mm review →Where to Buy
Gearbox Pro Power Elongated
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Gearbox Pro Power Elongated vs LUZZ Cannon XPP M1 Elongated 16mm FAQ
- Which is better, the Gearbox Pro Power Elongated or the LUZZ Cannon XPP M1 Elongated 16mm?
- LUZZ Cannon XPP M1 Elongated 16mm carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (82.1 vs 76.6), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — softness — LUZZ Cannon XPP M1 Elongated 16mm leads by 25 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- LUZZ Cannon XPP M1 Elongated 16mm, at 122 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 LUZZ Cannon XPP M1 Elongated 16mm?
- Gearbox Pro Power Elongated scores 94 for power against 93 for LUZZ Cannon XPP M1 Elongated 16mm. 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?
- LUZZ Cannon XPP M1 Elongated 16mm at 78 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?
- LUZZ Cannon XPP M1 Elongated 16mm scores 88 for spin off its Carbon fiber with green silicon-carbide grit face, against 79 for the Solid-span carbon face on Gearbox Pro Power Elongated. In practice a 9-point gap is noticeable on third-shot drives.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- LUZZ Cannon XPP M1 Elongated 16mm, with the higher forgiveness score (80 vs 66). Twist weight is identical at 6.3, so the gap comes from sweet-spot size and face stability rather than resistance to twisting.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- LUZZ Cannon XPP M1 Elongated 16mm costs $179, $21 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. LUZZ Cannon XPP M1 Elongated 16mm: 16 mm XPOP modified foam core with a Carbon fiber with green silicon-carbide grit face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Gearbox Pro Power Elongated, at 5.6 in of handle against 5.52 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?
- LUZZ Cannon XPP M1 Elongated 16mm is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 80 and sweet spot 81 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?
- LUZZ Cannon XPP M1 Elongated 16mm at 7.93 oz against 8.5 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (122 vs 126) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Gearbox Pro Power Elongated to the LUZZ Cannon XPP M1 Elongated 16mm?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. LUZZ Cannon XPP M1 Elongated 16mm leads on softness by 25 points; everything else is within 14 points. At $200 vs $179, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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