Gearbox Gx2 Power Hybrid 16mm Pickleball Paddle
Gearbox Gx2 Power Hybrid 16mm Pickleball Paddle is known for easy pace (16.0 mm).
Best for
Power & pace
Not for
Budget-first buyersPlayers who want a radically different feel
Typical price
$280
In rankings
At a glance
Strength
power
It’s frequently described as easy to generate pace without overswinging.
Our grade
Excellent
Competitive standout
Thickness
16.0 mm
What stands out
The themes that come up most consistently.
Strengths
- powerIt’s frequently described as easy to generate pace without overswinging.
What people are saying
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Touch & Control
- It tends to feel calm and predictable, especially when trying to hit your spots under pressure.
- Players often call out steady on resets when on resets and dinks.
Power
- In real play, it shows up as easy to generate pace.
- The common thread: quick on putaways.
Spin
- Rolls and cuts are described as grippy with heavy shape.
- The face grip shows up as reliable for cut shots on shaped shots.
Stability
- Most feedback points to stable through contact.
- It tends to feel forgiving off-center, especially when you need pace without overswinging.
Feel
- The first impression is connected and clean.
- In real play, it shows up as crisp but not harsh.
Value
- Players often call out worth it for the performance when on resets and dinks.
- For the money, people describe the performance as a strong pick at its tier.
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