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 Pro Ultimate Elongated 16 | Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm |
|---|---|---|
| IQ score | 86.8/100 | 87.4/100 |
| MSRP | $275 | $109.99 |
| Best tracked price | Not tracked | Not tracked |
| Weight | 8 oz | 7.9 oz |
| Swing weightlower = faster hands | 116 | 107 |
| Twist weighthigher = more forgiving | 6.8 | 7.4 |
| Core | 16 mm | 16 mm |
| Shape | elongated | widebody |
| Surface | Toray T700 raw carbon with TXR grip texture | QuadFiber carbon layup with PermaGritNano |
| Handle | 5.5 in | 5.3 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.
Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm
No retailer offers tracked yet for this paddle, so we don't show a price range. MSRP is $109.99.
Paddle DNA™
- Power8888
- Control8986
- Spin9088
- Forgiveness8689
- Sweet spot8890
- Stability9089
- Maneuverability7286
- Pop8388
- Touch8685
- Consistency8887
- Swing weight7665
- Twist weight8687
- Launch angle5559
- Plow through8681
- Softness8080
Bars listed in the order Gearbox Pro Ultimate Elongated 16 · Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm
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.
Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm
The 16 × 8-inch Standard/Widebody offers a broader face and lower manufacturer-listed swingweight than the Elongated. Choose its geometry for compact handling and off-center coverage; choose Elongated for extra reach. Estimated Paddle DNA is not a measured power, control or spin result.