Compare up to 3 paddles side by side
Specs, weight and swing weight, all 15 Paddle DNA™ traits, and price plus availability built only from the retailer offers we actually track — never estimated.
Specs & weight
| Spec | Babolat BALLR+ 16 | Gearbox GX2 Integra XL |
|---|---|---|
| IQ score | 80.9/100 | 78/100 |
| MSRP | $120 | $170 |
| Best tracked price | Not tracked | Not tracked |
| Weight | 8.3 oz | 8 oz |
| Swing weightlower = faster hands | 105 | 105 |
| Twist weighthigher = more forgiving | 6.1 | 5.7 |
| Core | 16 mm | 16 mm |
| Shape | hybrid | hybrid |
| Surface | Biaxial 3K Woven Carbon Fiber w/RPM Max Grit | TXR Surface Grip Technology (3K Woven Carbon Fiber) |
| Handle | 5.5 in | 5.5 in |
| Released | 2026 | 2025 |
Price & availability
Sourced from stored retailer offers and their recorded price history. Paddles with no tracked offer show MSRP only.
Babolat BALLR+ 16
No retailer offers tracked yet for this paddle, so we don't show a price range. MSRP is $120.
Gearbox GX2 Integra XL
No retailer offers tracked yet for this paddle, so we don't show a price range. MSRP is $170.
Paddle DNA™
- Power7573
- Control9494
- Spin9090
- Forgiveness7673
- Sweet spot7571
- Stability7768
- Maneuverability8689
- Pop7070
- Touch9292
- Consistency8278
- Swing weight5858
- Twist weight6553
- Launch angle4646
- Plow through7067
- Softness9090
Bars listed in the order Babolat BALLR+ 16 · Gearbox GX2 Integra XL
Verdicts
Babolat BALLR+ 16
Babolat brings its RPM tennis grit to pickleball on a 16 mm hybrid. The face texture is the story — it spins like a raw carbon paddle without the chalky wear pattern.
Gearbox GX2 Integra XL
Gearbox's solid-span construction removes the traditional honeycomb core, which is why the GX2 feels dense and quiet where thermoformed rivals feel hollow and loud.