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 Pressure X 8E Elongated 16mm | Vatic Pro V-Sol Tour Elongated 16mm |
|---|---|---|
| IQ score | 82.7/100 | 82.8/100 |
| MSRP | $279.99 | $109.99 |
| Best tracked price | Not tracked | Not tracked |
| Weight | 8 oz | 8 oz |
| Swing weightlower = faster hands | Not verified | Not verified |
| Twist weighthigher = more forgiving | Not verified | Not verified |
| Core | 16 mm | 16 mm |
| Shape | elongated | elongated |
| Surface | UD tapered carbon fiber with SpinLock system | Evergrit long-lasting grit |
| Handle | 5.5 in | 5.5 in |
| Released | 2026 | 2026 |
Price & availability
Sourced from stored retailer offers and their recorded price history. Paddles with no tracked offer show MSRP only.
Gearbox Pressure X 8E Elongated 16mm
No retailer offers tracked yet for this paddle, so we don't show a price range. MSRP is $279.99.
Vatic Pro V-Sol Tour Elongated 16mm
No retailer offers tracked yet for this paddle, so we don't show a price range. MSRP is $109.99.
Paddle DNA™
- Power9191
- Control8280
- Spin8888
- Forgiveness8082
- Sweet spot8183
- Stability8281
- Maneuverability7378
- Pop8990
- Touch8180
- Consistency8281
- Swing weight7574
- Twist weight7878
- Launch angle6062
- Plow through8885
- Softness7878
Bars listed in the order Gearbox Pressure X 8E Elongated 16mm · Vatic Pro V-Sol Tour Elongated 16mm
Verdicts
Gearbox Pressure X 8E Elongated 16mm
A premium yellow Elongated+ foam-and-carbon-rib design at $279.99. Choose it for Gearbox’s construction and grip fit, not an assumed numerical swing-weight or spin win. Comparable swing/twist measurements are unverified; every DNA trait is an editorial estimate.
Vatic Pro V-Sol Tour Elongated 16mm
The V-Sol Tour Elongated combines a floating EPP/EVA foam core with Evergrit at $109.99. The comparison video frames it as the more offense-focused choice against Spitfire. All Paddle DNA scores are editorial estimates, not our laboratory measurements.