JustPaddles
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100Universal Acclaim
GEARBOX Customer for life — Pros: Has a huge sweet spot, a lot of pop, and spins the balls perfectly. My power hitting is on a new level. — Cons: None so far
Gearbox
Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated Carbon Fiber Pickleball Paddle
96Universal Acclaim
The Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated receives exceptional praise across reviews, with users consistently highlighting its large sweet spot, impressive power output, and surprising touch and control. Reviewers appreciate the soft feel and spin capabilities, making it a standout power paddle that doesn't sacrifice forgiveness or dink precision.
Sentiment Breakdown
100 positive / 0 neutral / 0 negative
Pros
- Huge sweet spot with excellent forgiveness
- Exceptional power on drives and full shots
- Soft, responsive feel allows precise dink placement
- Impressive spin on all shot types
- Combines power with surprising touch and control
Cons
- Premium price point may not suit all budgets
- Not the fastest paddle on the market
What Reviewers Mention
Power
100% of reviews
Control
75% of reviews
Spin
75% of reviews
Feel
75% of reviews
Sweet Spot
50% of reviews
Specifications
| Face Material | Carbon Fiber |
|---|---|
| Exit Velocity | 39.55 mph mph |
| Spin Rate | 1243.78 rpm rpm |
| Consistency | 2.29 sd sd |
| Swing Weight | 898.55 oz/sq in oz/sq in |
| Twist Weight | 28.36 oz/sq in oz/sq in |
| Balance Point | 9.66 in in |
Where to Buy
Most Recent Reviews: Showing 7 reviews
Pickleball Warehouse
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100Universal Acclaim
Best Foam Paddle: Its Joola Perseus IV powerful on drives and full shorts and yet I feel like it's easier to control on dinks as it isn't too poppy. Great feel is a bonus, almost like the ball sinks into the face. Lots of spin on all shots. No adjustment time required for me coming from the Joola and I had a lot more confidence. Not a super fast paddle but I still added some lead tape to bring the weight up.
Pickleball Warehouse
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100Universal Acclaim
Best Foam Paddle: Its Joola Perseus IV powerful on drives and full shorts and yet I feel like it's easier to control on dinks as it isn't too poppy. Great feel is a bonus, almost like the ball sinks into the face. Lots of spin on all shots. No adjustment time required for me coming from the Joola and I had a lot more confidence. Not a super fast paddle but I still added some lead tape to bring the weight up.
Pickleball Warehouse
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100Universal Acclaim
GX2 Power Elongated: I love this paddle as it gives me power with control. I also get a very soft "feel" allowing me to hit my dinks and other shots where I want to hit them. The rebound of the paddle face is fantastic, so I don't need to overswing to hit it hard with spin.
Pickleball Warehouse
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100Universal Acclaim
GX2 Power Elongated: I love this paddle as it gives me power with control. I also get a very soft "feel" allowing me to hit my dinks and other shots where I want to hit them. The rebound of the paddle face is fantastic, so I don't need to overswing to hit it hard with spin.
Pickleheads
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90Universal Acclaim
The GX2 Power is Gearbox’s best paddle yet – a true premium power paddle that finally adds touch and forgiveness to the mix. Not for everyone (I’d personally pick a JOOLA Pro IV paddle at this price point), but especially for Gearbox fans, this is a game-changer.
Pickleheads
niche source
90Universal Acclaim
The Gearbox GX2 Elongated is a pretty powerful paddle with elite spin. Despite what Gearbox says, there is a break-in period, so be ready for a stiff feel out the box. As you play with it, though, it softens up and you get a solid balance of control and power. For me, however, this paddle doesn't stand out enough in any area to make it better than some of its competitors. That said, if the new CarbonRibCore™ tech makes it a lot longer lasting than other paddles, it could be a great long-term ...
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