Gearbox GX2 Power Hybrid 16mm
$279.99
About the Gearbox GX2 Power Hybrid 16mm
Hybrid-shape entry in the GX2 Power line on Gearbox's SST 2.0 suspended CarbonRibCore, with a 3K woven raw carbon face.
Listed play style: power.
Where to buy: Gearbox direct.
Where to buy
| Retailer | Price | Availability | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gearbox | $279.99 | 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
- 4.8 / 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 Power Hybrid 16mm in our database
Where it sits
| Spec | GX2 Power Hybrid 16mm | Position | Compared with (our database) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 8 oz | lighter than 43% (30% same) | 30 other 16 mm hybrid paddles |
| Length | 16.2 in | shorter than 39% (54% same) | 28 other 16 mm hybrid paddles |
| Handle length | 5.5 in | longer than 58% (35% 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 Power Hybrid”. Date added on the list: Jun 11, 2025.
- UPA-A:
- On the approved list, listed as “Gearbox GX2 Power Hybrid 16mm” (model TP06-D2-1). Date added on the list: Oct 16, 2025.
Checked: USA Pickleball Nov 3, 2026; UPA-A Oct 3, 2026. Current status only.
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