Gearbox GX2 Power Hybrid Review
This paddle delivers mid-range 56.8 MPH power, plush 16mm+ feel, top 9% spin (2256 RPM) — a power option in a hybrid shape.
Price: $280. Swing weight: 111. Twist weight: 6.42. Weight: 7.9 oz. Power: 56.8 MPH. Spin: 2256 RPM. Core: 16mm. Shape: Hybrid. Face: Carbon.
Pros
- Solid pop at 36.6 MPH (65th percentile) for net exchanges
- Outstanding spin at 2256 RPM — top 9% for heavy serves and thirds (avg 1987)
- Thick core (16mm+) provides a soft, controlled feel with a large sweet spot
Cons
- Thick core trades some pop and hand speed for control
- Premium price at $280 — more expensive than 92% of paddles (avg $197)
Best For
- Advanced / Tournament Players: Firepower High tier — high firepower rewards players who can control the extra pace
- Doubles Specialists: Light swing weight (111, 28th percentile) with 36.6 MPH pop for fast exchanges at the kitchen
- Spin-Heavy Players: 2256 RPM (top 9%) for kicking serves, heavy thirds, and roll volleys
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Gearbox
GX2 Power Hybrid
This paddle delivers mid-range 56.8 MPH power, plush 16mm+ feel, top 9% spin (2256 RPM) — a power option in a hybrid shape.
Hybrid16mm coreCarbonNo GenFirepower HighPower
Specs & Lab Data
Swing Weight
111
36th percentile
Twist Weight
6.42
70th percentile
Weight
7.9 oz
Core Thickness
16mm
Power
56.8 MPH
86th percentile
Pop
36.6 MPH
71th percentile
Spin
2256 RPM
Very High
Balance
238mm
Grip Length
5.5"
Grip Size
4.0"
Pros
- +Solid pop at 36.6 MPH (65th percentile) for net exchanges
- +Outstanding spin at 2256 RPM — top 9% for heavy serves and thirds (avg 1987)
- +Thick core (16mm+) provides a soft, controlled feel with a large sweet spot
Cons
- −Thick core trades some pop and hand speed for control
- −Premium price at $280 — more expensive than 92% of paddles (avg $197)
Best For
Advanced / Tournament Players
Firepower High tier — high firepower rewards players who can control the extra pace
Doubles Specialists
Light swing weight (111, 28th percentile) with 36.6 MPH pop for fast exchanges at the kitchen
Spin-Heavy Players
2256 RPM (top 9%) for kicking serves, heavy thirds, and roll volleys
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