Gearbox GBX 16MM Carbon Fiber Pickleball Paddle

 

Spin. Power. Durability. Gearbox's first Premium Polypropylene in the  Gearbox GBX 16MM Carbon Fiber Pickleball Paddle adds a smooth feel to every shot. Designed with a higher swing weight, the GBX adds premium pop during play. A power focus pickleball paddle, the GBX will offer control when desired.

 

 

The Gearbox GBX 16MM Carbon Fiber Pickleball Paddle will feature all-new technology from Gearbox. The very first 16mm premium polypropylene core category from Gearbox. This power-focused pickleball paddle at 16 1/2'' will provide reach and the ability to utilize the two-handed backhand at 5 1/2'' handle length. A heavier weighted paddle by design allows for pop with ease due to its 8.5 oz. The (new) Power1 technology consists of a Gearbox engineered lay-upto the throat area of the paddle. This lay-up enables the throat to flex for Power and optimal Stiffness. This technology also increases swing speed, amplifying its power performance (New) HYPER SPIN TECHNOLOGY Carbon Fiber face allows remarkable spin. Created by a laser-engraved mold to compress the T-700 carbon fiber. The GBX’s Sweet Spot is large and forgiving, with a powerful yet soft feel. It offers the best combination of power with control.

Technology

• NEW! HYPER SPIN TECHNOLOGY: Get ready to boost your Spin. The GBX’s paddle surface is constructed with Toray T-700 Carbon Fiber. Gearbox achieves its textured surface by utilizing a laser engraved mold to compress the T-700 carbon fiber and resins with extreme pressure and heat, resulting in a surface texture that grips the ball for remarkable spin
• NEW! R3 TECHNOLOGY: R3 Technology is a Gearbox engineered lay-up from the head to the handle of the paddle. R3 reinforces and strengthens the paddle’s structure. This lay-up design also avoids injecting or adding unnecessary perimeter weight to maintain the paddle’s maneuverability, ease to rotate and giving the GBX remarkable durability when compared to other honeycomb paddles in its class.
• NEW! POWER1 TECHNOLOGY: The Power1 technology consists of a Gearbox engineered lay-up to the throat area of the paddle. This lay-up allows the throat to flex for Power and optimal Stiff ness. This technology also increases swing speed, amplifying its power performance .
• TORAY T-700 UNIDIRECTIONAL CARBON FIBER CONSTRUCTION: The GBX has an 8-ply construction consisting of a Toray T-700 Carbon Fiber outer plys and other mid-modulus underlying carbon fiber plys, giving this paddle an optimal construction and exceptional performance
• SOFT IMPACT ZONE: The GBX’s Sweet Spot is Large, forgiving, with a powerful yet soft feel. It offers the best combination of power with control
• GB MOLDED HANDLE: The GBX has a molded comfort handle design. This design provides strength to the handle and refines the shape, giving the user a very comfortable grip during play

• Paddle Weight: 8.5 oz

• Paddle Face Material: Toray-700 Unidirectional Carbon Fiber

• Paddle Core Material: Polypropylene Honeycomb

• Paddle Shape: Elongated

• Core Thickness: 16 mm

• Paddle Length: 16 1/2"

• Paddle Width: 7.38''

• Grip Size: Thin - 4"

• Handle Length: 5 1/2"

• Colorway: Blue

• Manufacturer's 1 year limited warranty on all Gearbox paddles for manufacturer defects.

• USAPA Approved