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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 Pro Power Elongated | Selkirk Vanguard Power Air |
|---|---|---|
| IQ score | 76.6/100 | 78.4/100 |
| MSRP | $200 | $250 |
| Best tracked price | $200 | $250 |
| Weight | 8.5 oz | 7.9 oz |
| Swing weightlower = faster hands | 126 | 114 |
| Twist weighthigher = more forgiving | 6.3 | 5.6 |
| Core | 14 mm | 14 mm |
| Shape | elongated | elongated |
| Surface | Solid-span carbon | Quadcarbon face |
| Handle | 5.6 in | 5.5 in |
| Released | 2024 | 2024 |
Price & availability
Sourced from stored retailer offers and their recorded price history. Paddles with no tracked offer show MSRP only.
Gearbox Pro Power Elongated
- Tracked range
- $200 – $208
- Typical (median)
- $204
- All-time low
- $200
- Availability
- 2 / 2 in stock
Selkirk Vanguard Power Air
- Tracked range
- $250 – $260
- Typical (median)
- $255
- All-time low
- $250
- Availability
- 2 / 2 in stock
Paddle DNA™
- Power9492
- Control7478
- Spin7988
- Forgiveness6671
- Sweet spot6873
- Stability8476
- Maneuverability6479
- Pop9593
- Touch6874
- Consistency7679
- Swing weight8668
- Twist weight7662
- Launch angle5061
- Plow through9384
- Softness4458
Bars listed in the order Gearbox Pro Power Elongated · Selkirk Vanguard Power Air
Verdicts
Gearbox Pro Power Elongated
The coreless construction produces the hardest, most direct feel in the database. It is a specialist's tool, not a general recommendation.
Selkirk Vanguard Power Air
Explosive acceleration and crisp feedback for players who create their own control. The air-dynamic throat cuts drag noticeably on fast swings.