Gearbox GX2 Integra XL

Who should buy the GX2 Integra XL?

GX2 Integra XL head-to-head comparisons

The matchups people actually cross-shop, each with a full 15-trait breakdown.

• GX2 Integra XL vs Double Black Diamond ControlCross-shopped at the same price
• GX2 Integra XL vs Quartz ControlCross-shopped at the same price
• GX2 Integra XL vs BALLR+ 16$50 cheaper
• GX2 Integra XL vs Pursuit Pro1 6.0 Hybrid$60 cheaper
• GX2 Integra XL vs Hyperion C2 CFS 16$50 cheaper
• GX2 Integra XL vs Kinetic Pro FlightPremium step up

DNA match — paddles within 5% of the GX2 Integra XL

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Gearbox GX2 Integra XL

IQ 78 · $170

7 paddles within 5% of the GX2 Integra XL

Ranked by DNA deviation

1. #1JOOLA Hyperion C2 CFS 16$120 (-50) · 16 mm · elongatedDNA match98.1%78
   +6 swing weight-5 maneuverability+5 plow through-3 control

   Saves $50 versus the GX2 Integra XL · +6 swing weight · -5 maneuverability · Higher IQ score (78.4 vs 78)

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2. #2Babolat BALLR+ 16$120 (-50) · 16 mm · hybridDNA match97.3%81
   +12 twist weight+9 stability+4 sweet spot+4 consistency

   Saves $50 versus the GX2 Integra XL · +12 twist weight · Higher IQ score (80.9 vs 78)

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3. #3JOOLA Perseus 14$120 (-50) · 14 mm · elongatedDNA match96.7%77
   -8 control+7 power+6 pop+5 swing weight

   Saves $50 versus the GX2 Integra XL · +7 power · -8 control

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4. #4Engage Pursuit Pro1 6.0 Hybrid$110 (-60) · 15.2 mm · hybridDNA match96.6%81
   +12 twist weight+7 stability+5 sweet spot+4 forgiveness

   Saves $60 versus the GX2 Integra XL · +12 twist weight · Higher IQ score (80.6 vs 78)

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5. #5Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A$220 (+50) · 16 mm · hybridDNA match96.3%81
   +10 power+8 sweet spot+6 forgiveness-6 softness

   +10 power · -6 softness · Higher IQ score (81.2 vs 78)

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6. #6JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 14$250 (+80) · 14 mm · elongatedDNA match95.9%78
   +8 power-8 control-6 maneuverability+6 pop

   +8 power · -8 control

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7. #7Six Zero Coral Hybrid 16$200 (+30) · 16 mm · hybridDNA match95.1%83
   +11 sweet spot+10 power+9 forgiveness+9 twist weight

   +11 sweet spot · -6 softness · Higher IQ score (82.7 vs 78)

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Best alternatives to the GX2 Integra XL

Each pick beats the GX2 Integra XL on one specific thing — price, power, control or forgiveness.

• GX2 Integra XL vs V-Sol Pro 16
• GX2 Integra XL vs Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16
• GX2 Integra XL vs Quartz Control

GX2 Integra XL — frequently asked questions

Is the Gearbox GX2 Integra XL good for beginners?

Not our first recommendation. Forgiveness sits at 73/100 and the paddle is tuned for advanced/pro play. A developing player is better served by something more forgiving and cheaper — see our beginner shortlist.

Is the Gearbox GX2 Integra XL worth the price?

At $170 it sits in the 39th percentile of the database for cost and the 15th for IQ score. If those numbers do not line up for you, the Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16 at $99 is the value alternative we point people to.

How does the GX2 Integra XL compare to the Hyperion C2 CFS 16?

They are close on DNA. The GX2 Integra XL reads power 73 / control 94 / spin 90 against 75 / 91 / 90 for the Hyperion C2 CFS 16, at $170 versus $120. Our full head-to-head breaks down every trait.

Is the 16 mm better than the 14 mm version?

A 16 mm core has longer dwell time, which is what produces softer resets and more repeatable placement. The 14 mm build trades that dwell for a faster, poppier response off the face. Control players take 16 mm; players who want the ball gone quickly take 14 mm.

Is the Gearbox GX2 Integra XL approved for tournament play?

Sanctioned play requires the model to appear on USA Pickleball's official approved-equipment list. Gearbox submits its retail models for approval, but approval is per model and configuration, so check the current USAP list for the exact GX2 Integra XL build before you enter a sanctioned event. We do not list approval status we have not verified.

Does the GX2 Integra XL have good spin?

Spin measures 90/100 — the 49th percentile of our database — off a TXR Surface Grip Technology (3K Woven Carbon Fiber) face. That is top-tier: enough bite for heavy topspin drives and rolls.

Is the GX2 Integra XL head heavy?

Swing weight is 105 kg·cm² and twist weight 5.7. That is light and fast through the swing path, which favours hands battles over plow-through. Static weight is 8 oz.

Does the GX2 Integra XL benefit from lead tape?

Yes — at 105 kg·cm² there is room to add. Tape at 3 and 9 o'clock raises twist weight and stability with the smallest hit to hand speed; tape at 12 adds power and plow-through but slows the paddle noticeably. Any added weight can affect tournament legality if it changes the paddle beyond the approved configuration.

What is the best overgrip for the GX2 Integra XL?

The stock handle is 5.5 in long with a 4 in circumference. A thin tacky overgrip adds roughly 1/16 in of circumference and a few grams above the balance point — the cheapest way to fine-tune fit. If your hand is larger than the 4 in stock size, build up with an under-wrap first rather than stacking overgrips.

What should I replace the GX2 Integra XL with when it wears out?

Face wear shows up as lost spin long before the core dies. The straight replacement is another GX2 Integra XL; if you want to change something, look at a higher-control build and the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 adds power (95 vs 73).

Who is the GX2 Integra XL best for?

Precision players who dislike hollow-core feel. Skill levels we would put on it: advanced, pro. Handle length of 5.5 in supports a two-handed backhand.

What shape and size is the GX2 Integra XL?

hybrid shape, 16.375 in long by 7.375 in wide, 16 mm 140 FAW-Toray T-700 Mid Modulus Carbon Fiber core, TXR Surface Grip Technology (3K Woven Carbon Fiber) face, 8 oz. Released 2025.

Is the GX2 Integra XL good for two-handed backhands?

Yes — the 5.5 in handle gives your top hand a full grip rather than riding the throat.

GX2 Integra XL or Pro Ultimate Elongated 16?

Both are Gearbox. The GX2 Integra XL reads IQ 78 at $170; the Pro Ultimate Elongated 16 reads IQ 86.8 at $275. The clearest split is power (73 vs 88).

How does PickleballLookup score the GX2 Integra XL?

The IQ score of 78 is a weighted composite of the 15 Paddle DNA traits, normalized across every paddle in the database so the number means the same thing on any page. Performance traits carry the most weight; descriptive traits like swing weight carry none. Full methodology is published.