Gearbox GX2 Hyper 16mm Review
This paddle delivers 80th percentile power (57.4 MPH), plush 16mm+ feel, 79th percentile spin (2142 RPM) — a all-court option in a wide body shape.
Price: $269.99. Swing weight: 109. Twist weight: 6.21. Weight: 8.1 oz. Power: 57.4 MPH. Spin: 2142 RPM. Core: 16mm. Shape: Wide body. Face: Carbon.
Pros
- Above-average power at 57.4 MPH (80th percentile, avg 56.4)
- Solid pop at 36.8 MPH (74th percentile) for net exchanges
- Good spin generation at 2142 RPM (79th percentile)
- Quick hands — swing weight of 109 is in the 19th percentile (avg 114), easy to maneuver
- Wide body maximizes the sweet spot for more forgiveness on off-center hits
Cons
- Shorter face reduces reach compared to elongated paddles
- Thick core trades some pop and hand speed for control
Best For
- Power Players: 57.4 MPH drive speed (80th percentile) for aggressive baseliners and overhead-heavy games
- Doubles Specialists: Light swing weight (109, 19th percentile) with 36.8 MPH pop for fast exchanges at the kitchen
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Gearbox
GX2 Hyper 16mm
This paddle delivers 80th percentile power (57.4 MPH), plush 16mm+ feel, 79th percentile spin (2142 RPM) — a all-court option in a wide body shape.
$269.99
Find Your MatchWide body16mm coreCarbonNo GenFirepower Control+All-Court
Specs & Lab Data
Swing Weight
109
13th percentile
Twist Weight
6.21
60th percentile
Weight
8.1 oz
Core Thickness
16mm
Power
57.4 MPH
32th percentile
Pop
36.8 MPH
44th percentile
Spin
2142 RPM
Very High
Balance
243mm
Grip Length
5.5"
Grip Size
4.0"
Pros
- +Above-average power at 57.4 MPH (80th percentile, avg 56.4)
- +Solid pop at 36.8 MPH (74th percentile) for net exchanges
- +Good spin generation at 2142 RPM (79th percentile)
- +Quick hands — swing weight of 109 is in the 19th percentile (avg 114), easy to maneuver
- +Wide body maximizes the sweet spot for more forgiveness on off-center hits
Cons
- −Shorter face reduces reach compared to elongated paddles
- −Thick core trades some pop and hand speed for control
Best For
Power Players
57.4 MPH drive speed (80th percentile) for aggressive baseliners and overhead-heavy games
Doubles Specialists
Light swing weight (109, 19th percentile) with 36.8 MPH pop for fast exchanges at the kitchen
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