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Gearbox

CX11Q Control 8.5oz

This paddle delivers crisp 11mm feel, spin-friendly low twist weight — a versatile option in a standard shape.

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Standard11mm coreCarbon

Specs & Lab Data

What do these mean?
Swing Weight
100
3rd percentile
Twist Weight
5.5
8th percentile
Weight
8.5 oz
Core Thickness
11mm
Spin
1488 RPM
Grip Length
4.75"
Grip Size
3.625 & 3.9"
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Pros

  • +Quick hands — swing weight of 100 is in the bottom 3% (avg 114), easy to maneuver
  • +Thin core (11mm) gives a crisp, responsive feel with fast feedback

Cons

  • −Limited spin at 1488 RPM (bottom 4%, avg 1988) compared to newer paddles
  • −Low stability — twist weight of 5.5 (bottom 8%) means off-center hits will twist more in your hand
  • −Very light swing weight of 100 (bottom 3%) sacrifices power and plow-through
  • −Very thin core can feel harsh on mishits and may cause arm fatigue

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Data sources

Data sources. Specs from The Pickleball Studio's paddle database (mostly manufacturer figures; swing and twist weight measured by the source). Percentiles compare this paddle with the other paddles in our database. Pros and world ranks from the PPA Tour, as of Oct 11, 2026. The price is the list price from the source database and may have changed. How we score paddles.