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Gearbox GX2 Elongated 16mm vs ProDrive Encounter 16mm

Side-by-side comparison with lab-tested specs

Specs Comparison

Spec
Gearbox GX2 Elongated 16mm
ProDrive Encounter 16mm
Price
$269.99
$219
Swing Weight
119
118
Twist Weight
5.72
5.47
Weight
7.9 oz
8.1 oz
Core
16mm
16mm
Power
57.8 MPH
58 MPH
Pop
36.5 MPH
35.2 MPH
Spin
2067 RPM
2020 RPM
Shape
Elongated
Elongated
Face
Carbon
Carbon
Build
No Gen
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Balance
250mm
241mm

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

Power PlayersSingles PlayersTennis Converts
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ProDrive Encounter 16mm

This paddle delivers 87th percentile power (58 MPH), plush 16mm+ feel, spin-friendly low twist weight — a versatile option in a elongated shape.

Pros

  • +Elite power — 58 MPH puts it in the 87th 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

  • −Lower pop at 35.2 MPH (17th percentile, avg 36.1) — may feel sluggish in fast hands exchanges
  • −Low stability — twist weight of 5.47 (bottom 7%) 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

Power PlayersSingles PlayersTennis Converts
See current price on Amazon
Code: PBSTUDIO — 10%
Full details

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