Gearbox GX2 Power
Best discount code for this paddle: Use code KITCHEN for 10% off
- Shape
- Elongated
- Core Thickness
- 16mm
- Handle Length
- Medium
- Certification
- USAP
- Price
- $279.99
Our take on the GX2 Power Elongated
The Gearbox GX2 Power Hybrid combines a generous sweet spot with a design focused on consistent, efficient power. Built with Gearbox’s SST 2.0 CarbonRibCore, the paddle’s suspended carbon core increases dwell time, helping the face store and release energy with greater control. Paired with a 3K Raw Carbon Fiber hitting surface and a stable 16mm profile, it’s a solid fit for players who want reliable performance on drives and volleys, but soft touch on dinks and resets.
Is the GX2 Power Elongated worth $279.99?
Yes, if you want elite power and can pay for it. At $279.99 it sits in the premium price range, and you get explosive pace on drives and at the net, plus the long-lasting carbon-rib build Gearbox is known for.
Who should buy the GX2 Power Elongated?
Intermediate to advanced players who want reliable power on drives and volleys with soft touch on dinks and resets. The generous sweet spot and carbon-rib core suit anyone who values durability and a solid feel. It can feel polarizing, since solid-core builds are not for everyone.
Buy it if
- You want explosive drives and hands-battle power
- You value durability above all
- You like a solid, connected feel
- You want a bigger sweet spot than older Gearbox models
Skip it if
- You find solid-core feel too firm
- You want to spend under $250
- You want a low swing weight
- You need a UPA-A approved paddle
How does the GX2 Power Elongated play?
The suspended SST 2.0 CarbonRibCore increases dwell time, so the face stores and releases energy with more control, and the 3K raw carbon face and 16mm profile add stability. Power is high with a 118 swing weight, while dinks and resets stay soft. Foam appears in spots like the edge walls and channels rather than the whole core.
What are the strengths and trade-offs of the GX2 Power Elongated?
Its biggest edge is durable, explosive power with a bigger sweet spot than older Gearbox models. The main cost is a premium price and a solid-core feel that divides players.
Strengths
- Explosive drives and hands-battle power
- Carbon-rib core built for durability
- Suspended core adds dwell time
- Soft touch on dinks and resets
Trade-offs
- Premium price at $279.99
- Solid-core feel divides players
- High swing weight at 118
Not sure yet? Compare the Gearbox GX2 Power against any paddle
See their stats, price and playability side by side
Questions people ask about the GX2 Power Elongated
Is the Gearbox GX2 Power a good paddle?
Yes. It's widely considered an elite power paddle for intermediate to advanced players, with explosive power on drives and in hands battles and exceptional durability from its carbon-rib core.
Are Gearbox pickleball paddles good?
Yes, especially if you value durability, a solid feel and high-end power, though their solid-core and carbon-rib construction makes them polarizing.
How much does the Gearbox GX2 Power cost?
$279.99, which puts it in the premium price range for pickleball paddles.
Is the Gearbox GX2 Power a foam paddle?
No. It uses Gearbox's SST 2.0 CarbonRibCore built from carbon fiber ribs, though foam is added in areas like the edge walls and channels.
Which Gearbox pickleball paddle is the best?
The GX2 Power is Gearbox's most well-rounded paddle, fixing the small sweet spots and stiffness of older Gearbox models with its SST Core 2.0.
Is the Gearbox GX2 Power USAP approved?
Yes, it's USA Pickleball approved.
What are some Gearbox GX2 Power alternatives?
How we test every paddle
Why trust our ratings? Every paddle is played by Team Kitchen, our team of expert paddle reviewers, and measured on the same scale before we rate it.
- Expert reviewers. All 5.0+ players, testing alongside other high-level players in their area.
- Hours of drills and games. Every kind of shot, in real points, to see how a paddle plays in a match and not just on paper.
- Measured on the same scale. Power, spin, swing weight and twist weight for every paddle, so any two compare fairly. The GX2 Power Elongated measured power 85, spin 75, swing weight 118 and twist weight 6.2.
- One ball for every test. The Life Time LT Pro 48.