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Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated vs Selkirk Labs Project 006 Tour

Side-by-side comparison with lab-tested specs

Specs Comparison

Spec
Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated
Selkirk Labs Project 006 Tour
Price
$280
$333
Swing Weight
117
117
Twist Weight
5.89
5.89
Weight
8 oz
8.5 oz
Core
16mm
16mm
Power
56.9 MPH
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Pop
36.5 MPH
—
Spin
2218 RPM
2141 RPM
Shape
Elongated
Elongated
Face
Carbon
Carbon
Build
No Gen
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Balance
245mm
233mm

Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated

This paddle delivers mid-range 56.9 MPH power, plush 16mm+ feel, top 10% spin (2218 RPM) — a power option in a elongated shape.

Pros

  • +Above-average power at 56.9 MPH (66th percentile, avg 56.4)
  • +Outstanding spin at 2218 RPM — top 10% for heavy serves and thirds (avg 1988)
  • +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 $280 — more expensive than 92% of paddles (avg $197)

Best For

Advanced / Tournament PlayersSingles PlayersSpin-Heavy PlayersTennis Converts
See current price on Amazon
Code: PBSTUDIO — 10% off
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Selkirk Labs Project 006 Tour

This paddle delivers plush 16mm+ feel, 79th percentile spin (2141 RPM), spin-friendly low twist weight — a versatile option in a elongated shape.

Pros

  • +Good spin generation at 2141 RPM (79th 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 $333 — more expensive than 99% of paddles (avg $197)
  • −On the heavy side at 8.5 oz (top 4%) — may cause fatigue for players with arm issues

Best For

Singles PlayersTennis Converts
Buy at Official StoreAlso on Amazon
Code: INF-PBSTUDIO — a digital gift card
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