Gearbox Pro Ultimate Elongated 16 vs JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. Gearbox Pro Ultimate Elongated 16 takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Quick answer
JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 wins this matchup for most players: it takes hand speed and value on Paddle DNA against the Gearbox Pro Ultimate Elongated 16, which costs $275.
Power
Too close to call
88 vs 86
Spin
Too close to call
90 vs 90
Control
Too close to call
90 vs 89
Forgiveness
Too close to call
86 vs 84
Hand speed
112 vs 116 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
$229.95 at IQ 86.3 vs $275 at IQ 86.8
Overall pick: JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 · $229.95 · IQ 86.3
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 88Power86
- 89Control90
- 90Spin90
- 86Forgiveness84
- 88Sweet spot86
- 90Stability86
- 72Maneuverability80
- 83Pop82
- 86Touch88
- 88Consistency90
- 76Swing weight70
- 86Twist weight82
- 55Launch angle52
- 86Plow through82
- 80Softness80
Gearbox Pro Ultimate Elongated 16 vs JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 specs
Every spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.
| Spec | Gearbox Pro Ultimate Elongated 16 | JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $275 | $250 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 86.8 — better | 86.3 |
| Weight(oz) | 8 | 8.1 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 116 | 112 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.8 — better | 6.6 |
| Shape | elongated | hybrid |
| Face length(in) | 16.5 | 16.3 |
| Face width(in) | 7.375 | 7.6 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.5 | 5.4 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Toray T700 raw carbon with TXR grip texture | Raw Toray T700 carbon |
| Core material | SSTCore carbon-fibre ribs with Smart Dampen foam | Propulsion Core 4 |
Gearbox Pro Ultimate Elongated 16 verdict
Gearbox's rib-suspended SSTCore feels unlike any honeycomb paddle: firmer through contact, quieter on resets, and unusually consistent shot to shot. You pay $275 for that engineering.
JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 verdict
The Perseus formula in a shorter, faster body. Control 90 and spin 90 with a 112 swing weight makes this the easiest Gen 4 JOOLA to swing.
The verdict
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is maneuverability: JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 scores 80 against 72 for Gearbox Pro Ultimate Elongated 16 — an 8-point gap. They are effectively level on launch angle, power, forgiveness, so those traits should not decide the purchase. JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 is $45.05000000000001 cheaper at $229.95.
Maneuverability
JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 leads by 8 points (80 vs 72).
Swing weight
Gearbox Pro Ultimate Elongated 16 leads by 6 points (76 vs 70).
Stability
Gearbox Pro Ultimate Elongated 16 leads by 4 points (90 vs 86).
Twist weight
Gearbox Pro Ultimate Elongated 16 leads by 4 points (86 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
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (85.8 vs 87.6 on the weighted index). Take JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 and keep the $45.05000000000001.
- Stability
- Twist weight
- Forgiveness
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (86.7 vs 85.2 on the weighted index). Take JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 and keep the $45.05000000000001.
- Maneuverability
- Touch
- Control
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (86.3 vs 85.9 on the weighted index). Take JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 and keep the $45.05000000000001.
- Maneuverability
- Touch
- Control
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (81.5 vs 82.7 on the weighted index). Take JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 and keep the $45.05000000000001.
- Twist weight
- Forgiveness
Which one should you buy?
JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16
Take JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 if you want maneuverability (+8). Its swing weight of 112 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 review →Gearbox Pro Ultimate Elongated 16
Take Gearbox Pro Ultimate Elongated 16 if you want swing weight (+6), stability (+4), twist weight (+4). Its swing weight of 116 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Gearbox Pro Ultimate Elongated 16 review →JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 vs Gearbox Pro Ultimate Elongated 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 or the Gearbox Pro Ultimate Elongated 16?
- Gearbox Pro Ultimate Elongated 16 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (86.8 vs 86.3), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — maneuverability — JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 leads by 8 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16, at 112 kg·cm² swing weight against 116 for Gearbox Pro Ultimate Elongated 16. Lower swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 or the Gearbox Pro Ultimate Elongated 16?
- Gearbox Pro Ultimate Elongated 16 scores 88 for power against 86 for JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16. That comes from a 16 mm SSTCore carbon-fibre ribs with Smart Dampen foam core swinging at 116 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 at 90 versus 89. 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?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both score 90 for spin.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Gearbox Pro Ultimate Elongated 16, with the higher forgiveness score (86 vs 84). Its 6.8 twist weight against 6.6 is what drives it — higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 costs $229.95, $45.05000000000001 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?
- JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16: 16 mm Propulsion Core 4 core with a Raw Toray T700 carbon face. Gearbox Pro Ultimate Elongated 16: 16 mm SSTCore carbon-fibre ribs with Smart Dampen foam core with a Toray T700 raw carbon with TXR grip texture face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Gearbox Pro Ultimate Elongated 16, at 5.5 in of handle against 5.4 in. Anything under 5.25 in forces you to choke the bottom hand onto the face bevel, which Gearbox Pro Ultimate Elongated 16 avoids.
- Which one is better for beginners?
- Gearbox Pro Ultimate Elongated 16 is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 86 and sweet spot 88 mean fewer mishits while your contact point is still inconsistent. JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 rewards a repeatable swing and can feel less stable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- Gearbox Pro Ultimate Elongated 16 at 8 oz against 8.1 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (116 vs 112) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 to the Gearbox Pro Ultimate Elongated 16?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 leads on maneuverability by 8 points; everything else is within 6 points. At $229.95 vs $275, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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