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Adidas Metalbone EVA 16mm (red no weights) vs Gearbox Pro Ultimate Power Elongated 14mm
Side-by-side comparison with lab-tested specs
Specs Comparison
Spec
Adidas Metalbone EVA 16mm (red no weights)
Gearbox Pro Ultimate Power Elongated 14mm
Price
$249
$274.99
Swing Weight
124
127
Twist Weight
5.63
5.54
Weight
8.3 oz
7.9 oz
Core
16mm
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Power
58.2 MPH
57.7 MPH
Pop
37.6 MPH
36.8 MPH
Spin
2085 RPM
2270 RPM
Shape
Elongated
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Face
Carbon
Composite
Build
Gen 4
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Balance
247mm
261mm
Adidas Metalbone EVA 16mm (red no weights)
This paddle delivers top 10% power (58.2 MPH), plush 16mm+ feel, spin-friendly low twist weight — a power option in a elongated shape.
Pros
- +Elite power — 58.2 MPH puts it in the top 10% of all paddles tested (avg 56.4)
- +Exceptional pop at 37.6 MPH — top 8% for fast hands battles (avg 36.1)
- +Good spin generation at 2085 RPM (66th percentile)
- +Heavy swing weight of 124 (top 7%) delivers extra momentum and plow-through on drives
- +Elongated shape gives extra reach on defense, overheads, and two-handed backhands
Cons
- −Low stability — twist weight of 5.63 (11th percentile) means off-center hits will twist more in your hand
- −Very high swing weight of 124 (top 7%) can cause fatigue and slow hand transitions
- −Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot
- −Thick core trades some pop and hand speed for control
Best For
Advanced / Tournament PlayersPower PlayersSingles PlayersTennis Converts
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Gearbox Pro Ultimate Power Elongated 14mm
This paddle delivers 84th percentile power (57.7 MPH), top 7% spin (2270 RPM), spin-friendly low twist weight — a versatile option.
Pros
- +Above-average power at 57.7 MPH (84th percentile, avg 56.4)
- +Solid pop at 36.8 MPH (74th percentile) for net exchanges
- +Outstanding spin at 2270 RPM — top 7% for heavy serves and thirds (avg 1988)
- +Heavy swing weight of 127 (top 3%) delivers extra momentum and plow-through on drives
Cons
- −Low stability — twist weight of 5.54 (bottom 9%) means off-center hits will twist more in your hand
- −Very high swing weight of 127 (top 3%) can cause fatigue and slow hand transitions
Best For
Power PlayersSpin-Heavy PlayersTennis Converts
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