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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 Ultimate Elongated 16 | JOOLA Mod TA-15 3S 16 |
|---|---|---|
| IQ score | 86.8/100 | 86/100 |
| MSRP | $275 | $250 |
| Best tracked price | Not tracked | Not tracked |
| Weight | 8 oz | 8.1 oz |
| Swing weightlower = faster hands | 116 | 114 |
| Twist weighthigher = more forgiving | 6.8 | 6.6 |
| Core | 16 mm | 16 mm |
| Shape | elongated | hybrid |
| Surface | Toray T700 raw carbon with TXR grip texture | Raw Toray T700 carbon friction |
| 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 Pro Ultimate Elongated 16
No retailer offers tracked yet for this paddle, so we don't show a price range. MSRP is $275.
JOOLA Mod TA-15 3S 16
No retailer offers tracked yet for this paddle, so we don't show a price range. MSRP is $250.
Paddle DNA™
- Power8886
- Control8988
- Spin9092
- Forgiveness8684
- Sweet spot8886
- Stability9086
- Maneuverability7278
- Pop8382
- Touch8686
- Consistency8888
- Swing weight7674
- Twist weight8684
- Launch angle5554
- Plow through8684
- Softness8074
Bars listed in the order Gearbox Pro Ultimate Elongated 16 · JOOLA Mod TA-15 3S 16
Verdicts
Gearbox Pro Ultimate Elongated 16
Gearbox's rib-suspended SSTCore feels unlike any honeycomb paddle: firmer through contact, quieter on resets, and unusually consistent shot to shot. You pay $275 for that engineering.
JOOLA Mod TA-15 3S 16
The Mod platform splits the difference between Perseus control and Magnus power. Spin 92 with control 88 is a rare pairing, and the 16.3 in hybrid keeps hand speed usable.