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    Gearbox GX6 Elongated vs Holbrook Fuze Elongated 16mm

    Gearbox GX6 Elongated 8oz 16mm pickleball paddle — Toray T700 raw carbon fiber face

    Gearbox

    GX6 Elongated

    $229.99

    8–8 oz · 16mm core · Elongated

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    Holbrook Fuze Elongated 16mm 7.8oz 16mm pickleball paddle

    Holbrook

    Fuze Elongated 16mm

    $229.99

    7.8–8 oz · 16mm core · Elongated

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    Based on published specs, ranked against all 320 paddles we cover. Diff highlighted when one paddle leads by 0.5+ points.

    Gearbox GX6 ElongatedHolbrook Fuze Elongated 16mm

    Gearbox GX6 Elongated vs Holbrook Fuze Elongated 16mm across five scored traits: Power, Hand speed, Forgiveness, Touch, Spin.

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    Close call — here's the tiebreaker

    These two are closely matched on paper. Gearbox GX6 Elongated and Holbrook Fuze Elongated 16mm differ mostly in small spec details — pick on feel.

    Side-by-side specs

    SpecGearbox GX6 ElongatedHolbrook Fuze Elongated 16mm
    Weight8–8 oz7.8–8 oz
    ShapeElongatedElongated
    Core thickness16mm16mm
    Core materialT700 carbon fiber core with SST structure—
    Face materialToray T700 raw carbon fiberCarbon fiber + carbon-aramid-carbon (CAC) layered face with textured peel ply
    Handle length5.5"5.5"
    Price$229.99$229.99

    What the spec differences mean

    • Weight. Gearbox GX6 Elongated is listed at 8 oz; Holbrook Fuze Elongated 16mm at 7.8–8 oz. At the low end of each listed range, the Holbrook Fuze Elongated 16mm is 0.2 oz lighter. How paddle weights compare across our catalog
    • Face material. Gearbox GX6 Elongated lists its face as Toray T700 raw carbon fiber; Holbrook Fuze Elongated 16mm lists Carbon fiber + carbon-aramid-carbon. Paddle face materials explained

    Who each paddle is for

    Gearbox GX6 Elongated

    Best for 3.5+ players who prioritize control and reach who play with a balanced two-handed/one-handed mix. The elongated shape extends your reach at the kitchen line, the 16mm core gives you a soft touch window, and the raw carbon face bites on spin shots.

    Playing style: balanced, control

    Holbrook Fuze Elongated 16mm

    Best for 3.0+ players who want a forgiving control feel who play with a balanced two-handed/one-handed mix. The elongated shape extends your reach at the kitchen line, the 16mm core gives you a soft touch window, and the face surface keeps spin honest without overdoing it.

    Playing style: power

    Pickle's verdict

    These two play alike.

    Pick on price, feel or looks.

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