Gearbox Pro Ultimate Elongated 16 vs Six Zero Coral Pro
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. Six Zero Coral Pro takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Quick answer
Six Zero Coral Pro wins this matchup for most players: it takes value on Paddle DNA against the Gearbox Pro Ultimate Elongated 16, which costs $275.
Power
Too close to call
90 vs 88
Spin
Too close to call
93 vs 90
Control
Too close to call
90 vs 89
Forgiveness
Too close to call
89 vs 86
Hand speed
Too close to call
116 vs 116 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
$240 at IQ 88.5 vs $275 at IQ 86.8
Overall pick: Six Zero Coral Pro · $240 · IQ 88.5
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 88Power90
- 89Control90
- 90Spin93
- 86Forgiveness89
- 88Sweet spot90
- 90Stability89
- 72Maneuverability75
- 83Pop84
- 86Touch88
- 88Consistency90
- 76Swing weight76
- 86Twist weight88
- 55Launch angle55
- 86Plow through85
- 80Softness84
Gearbox Pro Ultimate Elongated 16 vs Six Zero Coral Pro 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 | Six Zero Coral Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $275 | $240 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 86.8 | 88.5 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8 | 8.2 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 116 | 116 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.8 | 6.9 — better |
| Shape | elongated | hybrid |
| Face length(in) | 16.5 | 16.4 |
| Face width(in) | 7.375 | 7.5 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Toray T700 raw carbon with TXR grip texture | High-grit textured carbon |
| Core material | SSTCore carbon-fibre ribs with Smart Dampen foam | EP core with floating EVA foam band |
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.
Six Zero Coral Pro verdict
Six Zero's tectonic core gives the Coral Pro unusual dwell time for a paddle this powerful, and the grit surface is among the few that survives a full season of spin.
The verdict
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is softness: Six Zero Coral Pro scores 84 against 80 for Gearbox Pro Ultimate Elongated 16 — a 4-point gap. They are effectively level on spin, forgiveness, maneuverability, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Six Zero Coral Pro is $35 cheaper at $240.
Softness
Six Zero Coral Pro leads by 4 points (84 vs 80).
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 (87.6 vs 89.3 on the weighted index). Take Six Zero Coral Pro and keep the $35.
- Forgiveness
- Sweet spot
- Twist weight
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Six Zero Coral Pro
Six Zero Coral Pro is a narrow pick at this level — spin 93 vs 90, maneuverability 75 vs 72, forgiveness 89 vs 86. At 116 kg·cm² swing weight it stays quick enough for hands battles.
- Spin
- Maneuverability
- Forgiveness
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (85.9 vs 87.6 on the weighted index). Take Six Zero Coral Pro and keep the $35.
- Spin
- Power
- Maneuverability
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Six Zero Coral Pro
Six Zero Coral Pro is a narrow pick at this level — softness 84 vs 80, forgiveness 89 vs 86, twist weight 88 vs 86. Its 16 mm EP core with floating EVA foam band core at 8.2 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Softness
- Forgiveness
- Twist weight
Which one should you buy?
Gearbox Pro Ultimate Elongated 16
Take Gearbox Pro Ultimate Elongated 16 if you prefer an elongated face and a 16 mm SSTCore carbon-fibre ribs with Smart Dampen foam core — it gives up nothing measurable to Six Zero Coral Pro.
Read the Gearbox Pro Ultimate Elongated 16 review →Six Zero Coral Pro
Take Six Zero Coral Pro if you want softness (+4). Its swing weight of 116 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Six Zero Coral Pro review →Gearbox Pro Ultimate Elongated 16 vs Six Zero Coral Pro FAQ
- Which is better, the Gearbox Pro Ultimate Elongated 16 or the Six Zero Coral Pro?
- Six Zero Coral Pro carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (88.5 vs 86.8), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — softness — Six Zero Coral Pro leads by 4 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both swing at 116 kg·cm², and swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the Gearbox Pro Ultimate Elongated 16 or the Six Zero Coral Pro?
- Six Zero Coral Pro scores 90 for power against 88 for Gearbox Pro Ultimate Elongated 16. That comes from a 16 mm EP core with floating EVA foam band core swinging at 116 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- Six Zero Coral Pro 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?
- Six Zero Coral Pro scores 93 for spin off its High-grit textured carbon face, against 90 for the Toray T700 raw carbon with TXR grip texture face on Gearbox Pro Ultimate Elongated 16. In practice a 3-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Six Zero Coral Pro, with the higher forgiveness score (89 vs 86). Its 6.9 twist weight against 6.8 is what drives it — higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- Six Zero Coral Pro costs $240, $35 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 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. Six Zero Coral Pro: 16 mm EP core with floating EVA foam band core with a High-grit textured carbon face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both run a 5.5 in handle, long enough that neither forces you to choke the bottom hand onto the face bevel.
- Which one is better for beginners?
- Six Zero Coral Pro is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 89 and sweet spot 90 mean fewer mishits while your contact point is still inconsistent. Gearbox Pro Ultimate Elongated 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 8.2 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight is identical at 116 kg·cm², so they will feel the same mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Gearbox Pro Ultimate Elongated 16 to the Six Zero Coral Pro?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Six Zero Coral Pro leads on softness by 4 points; everything else is within 3 points. At $275 vs $240, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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