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Gearbox
Gearbox Pro Power Elongated
77Tested 2026-05-30 · Singles power players
The coreless construction produces the hardest, most direct feel in the database. It is a specialist's tool, not a general recommendation.
- Core
- 14 mm
- Weight
- 8.5 oz
- Swing wt
- 126
- Twist wt
- 6.3
- Shape
- elongated
- Surface
- Solid-span carbon
- Grip
- 5.6 in
- Released
- 2024
Pros
- Highest raw power measured
- Unmatched drive velocity
- Extremely durable construction
Cons
- Very small sweet spot
- Punishing feel on resets
Paddle DNA™ — all 15 traits
Every trait normalised 0-100 against the full database, so these numbers mean the same thing on any paddle page. How we measure →
Key attributes
Power94
Control74
Spin79
Forgiveness66
Sweet spot68
Stability84
Maneuverability64
Pop95
Touch68
Consistency76
Swing weight86
Twist weight76
Launch angle50
Plow through93
Softness44
DNA match — paddles within 5% of the Pro Power Elongated
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Paddle DNA™ match
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Gearbox Pro Power Elongated
IQ 76.6 · $200
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