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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 | Volair Mach 1 Forza 16 |
|---|---|---|
| IQ score | 76.6/100 | 85.3/100 |
| MSRP | $200 | $170 |
| Best tracked price | $200 | Not tracked |
| Weight | 8.5 oz | 8.1 oz |
| Swing weightlower = faster hands | 126 | 113 |
| Twist weighthigher = more forgiving | 6.3 | 6.6 |
| Core | 14 mm | 16 mm |
| Shape | elongated | hybrid |
| Surface | Solid-span carbon | Raw carbon |
| Handle | 5.6 in | 5.5 in |
| Released | 2024 | 2025 |
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
Volair Mach 1 Forza 16
No retailer offers tracked yet for this paddle, so we don't show a price range. MSRP is $170.
Paddle DNA™
- Power9486
- Control7488
- Spin7987
- Forgiveness6686
- Sweet spot6887
- Stability8486
- Maneuverability6475
- Pop9582
- Touch6885
- Consistency7686
- Swing weight8676
- Twist weight7685
- Launch angle5056
- Plow through9382
- Softness4484
Bars listed in the order Gearbox Pro Power Elongated · Volair Mach 1 Forza 16
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.
Volair Mach 1 Forza 16
The Forza is the sensible hybrid: nothing extreme, everything solid. It is the paddle to hand someone moving off a big-box starter without overwhelming them.