PickleFitter
This weekMojo Energy Pouches Virginia Beach OpenOct 12–18 · 55/62 playedChicago · WS Final · Oct 11 Waters 11 11 Fahey 1 7Chicago · WD Final · Oct 11 Bright / Waters 2 11 11 Parenteau / Black 11 3 4Chicago · XD Final · Oct 11 Johns / Waters 11 11 Johnson / Johnson 4 4Chicago · MD Final · Oct 11 Staksrud / Patriquin 11 11 Vich / Acevedo 1 6Chicago · MS Final · Oct 11 Haworth 4 5 Bellamy 11 11Chicago · WD SF · Oct 11 Bright / Waters 12 11 Rohrabacher / Pisnik 10 3Chicago · MD SF · Oct 11 Staksrud / Patriquin 11 7 11 Klinger / Oncins 8 11 3Chicago · MD SF · Oct 11 Braham / Faletto 9 10 Vich / Acevedo 11 12Chicago · WS SF · Oct 10 Waters 11 11 Christian 4 4Chicago · XD SF · Oct 10 Johns / Waters 11 11 Oncins / Black 3 8Chicago · XD SF · Oct 10 Bright / Patriquin 1 5 Johnson / Johnson 11 11Chicago · WD SF · Oct 10 Parenteau / Black 11 11 Fahey / Rane 5 3All scores
Back to database
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.

$280USD list
See current price on Amazon
Creator code: PBSTUDIO — 10% off

We may earn a commission if you buy through these links. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. It never changes the rankings. How we make money

Not sure it fits you? Take the quiz
Hybrid16mm coreCarbonNo GenFirepower HighPower

USAP approved since Jun 11, 2025

  • Certified under the previous test (before Oct 1, 2026)
  • Eligible for Pickleball Canada sanctioned play

Official USA Pickleball entry · Approved paddle tracker
Always confirm on the official USA Pickleball list before tournament play.

Specs & Lab Data

What do these mean?
Swing Weight
111
31st percentile
Twist Weight
6.42
57th percentile
Weight
7.9 oz
Core Thickness
16mm
Power
56.8 MPH
64th percentile
Pop
36.6 MPH
68th percentile
Spin
2256 RPM
Very High
Balance
238mm
Grip Length
5.5"
Grip Size
4.0"
⚡ Optimize This Paddle

Fine-Tune with Lead Tape

Customize this paddle by adding lead tape to adjust weight distribution, balance point, and feel. See exactly how different placements impact performance.

Lead Tape Optimizer

Customize how your Gearbox GX2 Power Hybrid plays by adding lead tape.

Not sure this is your perfect paddle?

Take our 2-minute quiz to get personalized recommendations from every paddle in our database, matched to your exact play style.

Find Your Perfect Match

Pros

  • +Solid pop at 36.6 MPH (68th percentile) for net exchanges
  • +Outstanding spin at 2256 RPM — top 9% for heavy serves and thirds (avg 1988)
  • +Thick 16mm core provides a soft, controlled feel with a forgiving sweet spot

Cons

  • −Premium price at $280 — more expensive than 96% of paddles (avg $195)

Best For

Advanced / Tournament Players

Firepower High tier — high firepower rewards players who can control the extra pace

Spin-Heavy Players

2256 RPM (top 9%) for kicking serves, heavy thirds, and roll volleys

Compare with similar paddles

The closest paddles to the GX2 Power Hybrid on swing weight, twist weight, power, spin, core and price.

Think you know paddles? Guess which costs more, swings heavier or spins harder in Higher or Lower, or draft four pros in the 11-0 Challenge. New puzzles every day.

Video Review

Watch review on YouTube

Data sources

Data sources. Specs from The Pickleball Studio's paddle database (mostly manufacturer figures; swing and twist weight measured by the source), power, pop and spin from lab testing credited to Pickleball Effect. 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.