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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.

$279.99

At gearboxsports.com, checked 2026-11-15

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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
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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"
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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 $279.99 — more expensive than 92% of paddles (avg $189)

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

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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), 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 Nov 8, 2026. The price is the brand store's (gearboxsports.com), checked 2026-11-15. How we score paddles.