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Gearbox GX2 Elongated 16mm vs Joola Hyperion 3S 16mm

Side-by-side comparison with lab-tested specs

Specs Comparison

Spec
Gearbox GX2 Elongated 16mm
Joola Hyperion 3S 16mm
Price
$269.99
$279.95
Swing Weight
119
116
Twist Weight
5.72
6.08
Weight
7.9 oz
7.9 oz
Core
16mm
16mm
Power
57.8 MPH
58.1 MPH
Pop
36.5 MPH
37.2 MPH
Spin
2067 RPM
2139 RPM
Shape
Elongated
Elongated
Face
Carbon
Carbon
Build
No Gen
Gen 3
Balance
250mm
243mm

Gearbox GX2 Elongated 16mm

This paddle delivers 86th percentile power (57.8 MPH), plush 16mm+ feel, spin-friendly low twist weight — a all-court option in a elongated shape.

Pros

  • +Elite power — 57.8 MPH puts it in the 86th percentile of all paddles tested (avg 56.4)
  • +Elongated shape gives extra reach on defense, overheads, and two-handed backhands
  • +Thick core (16mm+) provides a soft, controlled feel with a large sweet spot

Cons

  • −Low stability — twist weight of 5.72 (14th percentile) means off-center hits will twist more in your hand
  • −Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot
  • −Thick core trades some pop and hand speed for control

Best For

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Joola Hyperion 3S 16mm

This paddle delivers 89th percentile power (58.1 MPH), plush 16mm+ feel, 78th percentile spin (2139 RPM) — a power option in a elongated shape.

Pros

  • +Elite power — 58.1 MPH puts it in the 89th percentile of all paddles tested (avg 56.4)
  • +Exceptional pop at 37.2 MPH — 88th percentile for fast hands battles (avg 36.1)
  • +Good spin generation at 2139 RPM (78th percentile)
  • +Elongated shape gives extra reach on defense, overheads, and two-handed backhands
  • +Thick core (16mm+) provides a soft, controlled feel with a large sweet spot

Cons

  • −Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot
  • −Thick core trades some pop and hand speed for control
  • −Premium price at $279.95 — more expensive than 86% of paddles (avg $197)

Best For

Advanced / Tournament PlayersPower PlayersTennis Converts
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