Gearbox GX2 Hyper
$169.99
About the Gearbox GX2 Hyper
The Gearbox GX2 Hyper is a hybrid pickleball paddle with a 3K woven raw carbon face over a 16mm core. It weighs about 8–8 oz, with a 5.25" grip. Listed price: $169.99.
Listed play style: balanced.
Where to buy: Gearbox direct.
Where to buy
| Retailer | Price | Availability | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gearbox | $169.99 | In stock | Buy on Gearbox (opens in a new tab) |
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Pickle's Take
16mm core, 3K woven raw carbon face. Soft, plush feel and a forgiving sweet spot. Best for dinkers and counter-attackers who win at the kitchen line.
- PickleSwaps editorial team
Pickle's 5-axis score
Based on published specs, ranked against all 320 paddles we cover. 0–10 per axis.
- Power
- 4.2 / 10
- Hand speed
- 4.9 / 10
- Forgiveness
- 6.3 / 10
- Touch
- 6.8 / 10
- Spin
- 6.6 / 10
Below the catalog median on power
At the catalog median on hand speed
At the catalog median on forgiveness
At the catalog median on touch
Above the catalog median on spin
The Gearbox GX2 Hyper in our database
Its length (16 in) is shorter than all of the 28 other 16 mm hybrid paddles in our database.
Where it sits
| Spec | GX2 Hyper | Position | Compared with (our database) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 8 oz | lighter than 43% (30% same) | 30 other 16 mm hybrid paddles |
| Length | 16 in | shorter than all | 28 other 16 mm hybrid paddles |
| Handle length | 5.25 in | shorter than 81% (15% same) | 26 other 16 mm hybrid paddles |
| Weight within Gearbox | 8 oz | lightest (tied) | 10 paddles from Gearbox |
Approval record
- USA Pickleball:
- On the approved list, listed as “Gearbox GX2 Hyper 16mm”. Date added on the list: May 9, 2025.
- UPA-A:
- No matching entry found on the approved list.
Checked: USA Pickleball Nov 3, 2026; UPA-A Oct 3, 2026. Current status only.
Closest by measured specs
Gearbox GX5 Hybrid: same listed weight, same core, same shape, 0.2 in longer, $10 more · side by side
Vulcan V540 Hybrid: same listed weight, same core, same shape, 0.2 in longer, $10 more
FLiK Pickleball F3 Triple Core 16mm: same listed weight, same core, same shape, $30 cheaper
Wilson Blaze Pro 16mm: same listed weight, same core, same shape, 0.2 in longer, $20 cheaper
