Gearbox Pro Power Elongated vs Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Quick answer
Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 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
94 vs 88
Spin
Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm
88 vs 79
Control
Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm
86 vs 74
Forgiveness
Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm
89 vs 66
Hand speed
Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm
107 vs 126 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm
$109.99 at IQ 87.4 vs $200 at IQ 76.6
Overall pick: Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm · $109.99 · IQ 87.4
Paddle DNA head-to-head
Estimated scores: the Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm Paddle DNA is our estimate from published specs, not a sourced profile.
- 94Power88
- 74Control86
- 79Spin88
- 66Forgiveness89
- 68Sweet spot90
- 84Stability89
- 64Maneuverability86
- 95Pop88
- 68Touch85
- 76Consistency87
- 86Swing weight65
- 76Twist weight87
- 50Launch angle59
- 93Plow through81
- 44Softness80
Gearbox Pro Power Elongated vs Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 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 | Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $200 | $109.99 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 76.6 | 87.4 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8.5 | 7.9 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 14 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 126 | 107 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.3 | 7.4 — better |
| Shape | elongated | widebody |
| Face length(in) | 16.6 | 16 |
| Face width(in) | 7.4 | 8 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.6 | 5.3 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4 | 4.125 |
| Surface | Solid-span carbon | QuadFiber carbon layup with PermaGritNano |
| Core material | Coreless carbon | Generation 4 Turbo Foam (EPP) |
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.
Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm verdict
The 16 × 8-inch Standard/Widebody offers a broader face and lower manufacturer-listed swingweight than the Elongated. Choose its geometry for compact handling and off-center coverage; choose Elongated for extra reach. Estimated Paddle DNA is not a measured power, control or spin result.
The verdict
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is softness: Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm scores 80 against 44 for Gearbox Pro Power Elongated — a 36-point gap. Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm is $90.01 cheaper at $109.99.
Softness
Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm leads by 36 points (80 vs 44).
Forgiveness
Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm leads by 23 points (89 vs 66).
Sweet spot
Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm leads by 22 points (90 vs 68).
Maneuverability
Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm leads by 22 points (86 vs 64).
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
Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm
Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm is the clearer pick at this level — forgiveness 89 vs 66, sweet spot 90 vs 68, twist weight 87 vs 76. Twist weight 7.4 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Forgiveness
- Sweet spot
- Twist weight
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm
Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm is the clearer pick at this level — maneuverability 86 vs 64, forgiveness 89 vs 66, touch 85 vs 68. At 107 kg·cm² swing weight it stays quick enough for hands battles.
- Maneuverability
- Forgiveness
- Touch
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm
Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm is the clearer pick at this level — touch 85 vs 68, maneuverability 86 vs 64, spin 88 vs 79. Swing weight 107 kg·cm² is what carries that through contact.
- Touch
- Maneuverability
- Spin
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm
Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm is the clearer pick at this level — softness 80 vs 44, forgiveness 89 vs 66, twist weight 87 vs 76. Its 16 mm Generation 4 Turbo Foam (EPP) core at 7.9 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 (+21), plow through (+12), pop (+7). Its swing weight of 126 kg·cm² and 14 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Gearbox Pro Power Elongated review →Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm
Take Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm if you want softness (+36), forgiveness (+23), sweet spot (+22). Its swing weight of 107 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm review →Where to Buy
Gearbox Pro Power Elongated
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Gearbox Pro Power Elongated vs Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm FAQ
- Which is better, the Gearbox Pro Power Elongated or the Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm?
- Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (87.4 vs 76.6), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — softness — Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm leads by 36 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm, at 107 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 Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm?
- Gearbox Pro Power Elongated scores 94 for power against 88 for Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 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?
- Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm at 86 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?
- Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm scores 88 for spin off its QuadFiber carbon layup with PermaGritNano 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?
- Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm, with the higher forgiveness score (89 vs 66). Its 7.4 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?
- Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm costs $109.99, $90.01 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. Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm: 16 mm Generation 4 Turbo Foam (EPP) core with a QuadFiber carbon layup with PermaGritNano face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Gearbox Pro Power Elongated, at 5.6 in of handle against 5.3 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?
- Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 89 and sweet spot 90 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?
- Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm at 7.9 oz against 8.5 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (107 vs 126) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Gearbox Pro Power Elongated to the Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm leads on softness by 36 points; everything else is within 23 points. At $200 vs $109.99, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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