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 | Gearbox GX2 Integra XL | Paddletek Tempest Wave V3 |
|---|---|---|
| IQ score | 78/100 | 82.9/100 |
| MSRP | $170 | $150 |
| Best tracked price | Not tracked | $150 |
| Weight | 8 oz | 7.9 oz |
| Swing weightlower = faster hands | 105 | 110 |
| Twist weighthigher = more forgiving | 5.7 | 6.1 |
| Core | 16 mm | 16 mm |
| Shape | hybrid | standard |
| Surface | TXR Surface Grip Technology (3K Woven Carbon Fiber) | Textured carbon |
| Handle | 5.5 in | 5.25 in |
| Released | 2025 | 2025 |
Price & availability
Sourced from stored retailer offers and their recorded price history. Paddles with no tracked offer show MSRP only.
Gearbox GX2 Integra XL
No retailer offers tracked yet for this paddle, so we don't show a price range. MSRP is $170.
Paddletek Tempest Wave V3
- Tracked range
- $150 – $156
- Typical (median)
- $153
- All-time low
- $150
- Availability
- 2 / 2 in stock
Paddle DNA™
- Power7372
- Control9492
- Spin9080
- Forgiveness7386
- Sweet spot7187
- Stability6882
- Maneuverability8981
- Pop7068
- Touch9291
- Consistency7889
- Swing weight5856
- Twist weight5376
- Launch angle4658
- Plow through6766
- Softness9088
Bars listed in the order Gearbox GX2 Integra XL · Paddletek Tempest Wave V3
Verdicts
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.
Paddletek Tempest Wave V3
The reference control paddle for players who do not want the weight of a 20 mm build. Touch scores trail only the Luxx.