Gearbox Pro Ultimate Hyper 8 0 16mm Pickleball Paddle
A strong option with a balanced feel and an easy learning curve.
Best for
All-court playFast handsConfident resets
Not for
Budget-first buyersPlayers who want a radically different feel
Typical price
$275
In rankings
At a glance
Strength
feel
Feedback trends positive on this theme lately.
Tradeoff
pop
Feedback is mixed on this theme lately.
Our grade
Excellent
Competitive standout
Thickness
16.0 mm
What stands out
The themes that come up most consistently.
Strengths
- feelFeedback trends positive on this theme lately.
Tradeoffs
- popFeedback is mixed on this theme lately.
What people are saying
kitchen confidencestrong drivesgrippy faceheavy topspinsteady on mishitsforgiving sweet spotsmooth impactconnected feel
Touch & Control
- It’s easy to keep the ball low thanks to confidence-inspiring at the kitchen.
- The first impression is calm and predictable.
Power
- It tends to feel lively when you step in, especially when you need pace without overswinging.
- Players often call out easy to generate pace when on defense when contact isn’t perfect.
Spin
- In real play, it shows up as confident on angles.
- The common thread: grippy with heavy shape.
Stability
- On off-center contact, the paddle stays solid against pace.
- In fast exchanges, the head feels stable through contact.
Feel
- Most feedback points to comfortable over long sessions.
- It tends to feel connected and clean, especially in hands battles at the net.
Value
- The first impression is good value when on sale.
- In real play, it shows up as worth it for the performance.
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