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 | Proton Series One Project Black |
|---|---|---|
| IQ score | 78/100 | 83.8/100 |
| MSRP | $170 | $200 |
| Best tracked price | Not tracked | Not tracked |
| Weight | 8 oz | 8.3 oz |
| Swing weightlower = faster hands | 105 | 117 |
| Twist weighthigher = more forgiving | 5.7 | 7 |
| Core | 16 mm | 16 mm |
| Shape | hybrid | elongated |
| Surface | TXR Surface Grip Technology (3K Woven Carbon Fiber) | Raw carbon fiber |
| Handle | 5.5 in | 5.5 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.
Proton Series One Project Black
No retailer offers tracked yet for this paddle, so we don't show a price range. MSRP is $200.
Paddle DNA™
- Power7386
- Control9486
- Spin9090
- Forgiveness7380
- Sweet spot7182
- Stability6886
- Maneuverability8972
- Pop7082
- Touch9282
- Consistency7884
- Swing weight5876
- Twist weight5386
- Launch angle4654
- Plow through6786
- Softness9068
Bars listed in the order Gearbox GX2 Integra XL · Proton Series One Project Black
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.
Proton Series One Project Black
A thermoformed unibody built around stability. The foam walls push twist weight to the top of our scored range, which is why off-center drives still land deep.