Gearbox Pro Ultimate Elongated 16mm Pickleball Paddle
Gearbox Pro Ultimate Elongated 16mm Pickleball Paddle is known for easy pace (16.0 mm).
Best for
Power & paceValue pick
Not for
Budget-first buyersPlayers who want a radically different feel
Typical price
$275
In rankings
At a glance
Strength
power
It’s frequently described as easy to generate pace without overswinging.
Strength
feel
Feedback trends positive on this theme lately.
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.
- feelFeedback trends positive on this theme lately.
- valuePrice-to-performance comes up as a reason people recommend it.
What people are saying
easy resetspunchy popheavy topspinbite on cutsforgiving sweet spotsolid vs paceconnected feelclean response
Touch & Control
- Most feedback points to steady on resets.
- It tends to feel forgiving on soft touch, especially in hands battles at the net.
Power
- The first impression is quick on putaways.
- In real play, it shows up as strong on drives.
Spin
- Players often call out reliable for cut shots when on defense when contact isn’t perfect.
- Rolls and cuts are described as consistent bite on the ball.
Stability
- The common thread: forgiving off-center.
- Most feedback points to trustworthy under pressure.
Feel
- Impact feedback tends to be crisp but not harsh, not buzzy.
- The first impression is smooth through impact.
Value
- It tends to feel a strong pick at its tier, especially in hands battles at the net.
- Players often call out competitive for the feature set when when rolling topspin from the baseline.
Phrased for clarity.
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