Gearbox Pro Ultimate Hyper
$274.99
About the Gearbox Pro Ultimate Hyper
The Gearbox Pro Ultimate Hyper is a hybrid pickleball paddle with a Toray T700 raw carbon fiber face over a 16mm core. It weighs about 8–8 oz, with a 5.5" grip. Listed price: $274.99.
Listed play style: power, balanced.
Where to buy: Gearbox direct.
Where to buy
| Retailer | Price | Availability | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gearbox | $274.99 | In stock | Buy on Gearbox (opens in a new tab) |
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Pickle's Take
16mm core, Toray T700 raw carbon fiber 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
- 8.7 / 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 Pro Ultimate Hyper in our database
Where it sits
| Spec | Pro Ultimate Hyper | 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 Pro Ultimate Hyper 16mm”. Date added on the list: Oct 18, 2024.
- 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 GX2 Power Hybrid 16mm: same listed weight, same core, same shape, $5 more
Holbrook Fuze Hybrid 16mm: 0.1 oz lighter, same core, same shape, $45 cheaper
Gearbox GX5 Hybrid: same listed weight, same core, same shape, $95 cheaper
Vulcan V540 Hybrid: same listed weight, same core, same shape, $95 cheaper
