Head to head
Gearbox GX2 Integra XL 16mm vs JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16mm
Same 16mm core and elongated shape; they differ on dimensions, handle, face and core, price and warranty.
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What's actually different
Generated from the brands' published specs. Nothing here comes from lab testing; see how we read specs.
Shape
Both are elongated shapes, at 16.375" × 7.375" for the Gearbox GX2 Integra XL 16mm and 16.5" × 7.5" for the JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16mm.
Handle
Both have a 5.5" handle. Grip circumference is 4" on the Gearbox GX2 Integra XL 16mm and 4.25" on the JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16mm.
Face and core
Face: 3K woven raw carbon (raw carbon) on the Gearbox GX2 Integra XL 16mm, Textured carbon fiber (carbon) on the JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16mm. Core: Patented SST 2.0 CarbonRibCore (200 FAW Toray T-700 carbon fiber) against Propulsion Core: polypropylene honeycomb with EVA foam wall (TechFlex Power).
Price
The JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16mm costs $120 less right now: $150 at JustPaddles (checked Oct 21) against $270 at JustPaddles (checked Oct 20).
Warranty
Warranty is 1 year on the Gearbox GX2 Integra XL 16mm and 12 months on the JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16mm.
What's the same, or can't be compared
- Core thickness: Both have a 16mm core.
- Weight: Listed weights are within 0.1 oz: 8 oz for the Gearbox GX2 Integra XL 16mm and 8.1 oz for the JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16mm.
- Swingweight: Swingweight is not published for either paddle, so we can't compare it.
- Twistweight: Twistweight is not published for either paddle, so we can't compare it.
Who should pick which
Pick the
Gearbox GX2 Integra XL 16mm
if…
Nothing in the published specs favors it. Choose it on looks, availability or which store you prefer.
Full specs and who it's forPick the
JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16mm
if…
- You want to spend less: it is $120 cheaper right now.
- You want to buy on Amazon; the other paddle is not sold there.
Specs side by side
| Spec | GearboxGX2 Integra XL 16mm | JOOLAPerseus Pro IV 16mm |
|---|---|---|
| Price today | $270 at JustPaddles (Oct 20) | $150 at JustPaddles (Oct 21) |
| List price | $270 | $250 |
| Shape | Elongated | Elongated |
| Core thickness | 16 mm | 16 mm |
| Weight | 8 oz | 8.1 oz |
| Swingweight | Not published | Not published |
| Twistweight | Not published | Not published |
| Length × width | 16.375" × 7.375" | 16.5" × 7.5" |
| Handle length | 5.5" | 5.5" |
| Grip circumference | 4" | 4.25" |
| Balance point | Not published | Not published |
| Face | 3K woven raw carbon (Raw carbon) | Textured carbon fiber (Carbon) |
| Core | Patented SST 2.0 CarbonRibCore (200 FAW Toray T-700 carbon fiber) | Propulsion Core: polypropylene honeycomb with EVA foam wall (TechFlex Power) |
| USA Pickleball approved | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty | 1 year | 12 months |
| Sold at | JustPaddles | Amazon, JustPaddles |
| Specs last verified | Oct 20, 2026 | Sep 15, 2026 |
Bold values differ. "Not published" means the brand does not list that number, so we leave it blank rather than estimate it. Specs come from each brand's product page on the date shown.