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Gearbox Pickleball Paddles

A solid-core specialist known for stiff, powerful paddles and notably thin handles. The lineup runs from the premium Pro Ultimate line down through the GBX and GX2 builds and the classic CX14H widebody to value paddles.

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Where Gearbox fits. Gearbox builds firm, powerful paddles, many on its patented solid-core (SST) construction, and it favors a thin handle and grip that players either love or adapt to. The premium Pro Ultimate and GX2 lines run about $275, the GBX and CX14H mid-tier around $110 to $180, and the G2 and GH7 value builds below that. It’s a power-first brand; even the control models hit firm. Below are four standouts, then every current model.

The standouts

The premium Pro Ultimate, a GBX power build, the classic CX14H widebody, and the value GH7.

Pro Ultimate Elongated Carbon Fiber

carbon
$274.99
The premium solid-core flagship, long and stable.
Feels likeA stiff, connected hit off the patented solid-core build, with reach from the elongated shape.
Best forAdvanced players who want a firm, powerful paddle with a big-brand pedigree.
Think twiceThe thin Gearbox handle takes adjusting, and the soft game rewards a plusher-feeling build.
Touch
Power
Forgive
Reach
Core 16mmShape ElongatedHandle 5.5 in
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GBX Power Elongated Carbon Fiber

carbon
$179.99
The newer GBX power build, at a mid price.
Feels likeA suspended honeycomb core and long body deliver pace and a lively pop.
Best forAggressive players who want Gearbox power without the flagship price.
Think twiceWant the most forgiveness? The widebody CX14H has a bigger sweet spot.
Touch
Power
Forgive
Reach
Core 16mmShape ElongatedHandle 5.5 in
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CX14H Carbon Fiber

carbon
$119.99
The classic Gearbox widebody, forgiving and firm.
Feels likeA wide 8-inch face and 14mm carbon build give a big sweet spot with Gearbox’s signature stiffness.
Best forPlayers who want a forgiving Gearbox at a value price.
Think twiceNote the thin handle and small grip; size up with an overgrip if you need to.
Touch
Power
Forgive
Reach
Core 14mmShape WidebodyHandle 5.625 in
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GH7 Plus Composite

fiberglass
$44.99
The value entry, a fiberglass paddle under $45.
Feels likeA fiberglass face adds easy pop in a light, forgiving widebody.
Best forBudget buyers and beginners who want a cheap, playable paddle.
Think twiceWant the premium carbon feel? Step up to the CX14H or Pro Ultimate.
Touch
Power
Forgive
Reach
Core 12mmShape WidebodyHandle 4.75 in
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Every Gearbox paddle

All 14 current models we cover, carried by JustPaddles. Green pips read touch, forgiveness and reach; orange reads power. Ratings are derived from published specs, so treat them as a guide, not a lab measurement. Filter by style.

PaddleStyleCoreShapeTouchPowerForgiveReachPrice
Pro Ultimate Elongated Carbon FiberAll-court16mmElongated$274.99View →
GBX Power Elongated Carbon FiberPower16mmElongated$179.99View →
CX14H Carbon FiberControl14mmWidebody$119.99View →
GH7 Plus CompositeAll-court12mmWidebody$44.99View →
GBX 16MM Carbon FiberAll-court16mmElongated$109.99View →
G2 Elongated Carbon FiberAll-court14mmElongated$119.99View →
CX14H Ultimate Carbon FiberControl14mmWidebody$149.99View →
GX2 Integra XL Carbon FiberAll-court16mmHybrid$169.99View →
Pro Control Integra Carbon FiberControl14mmStandard$174.99View →
GBX Power Hybrid Carbon FiberPower16mmHybrid$179.99View →
Pro Ultimate Power Elongated Carbon FiberPower14mmElongated$274.99View →
Pro Ultimate Hyper Carbon FiberAll-court16mmStandard$274.99View →
Pro Power Fusion Carbon FiberPower14mmStandard$274.99View →
GX2 Power Hybrid Carbon FiberPower16mmHybrid$279.99View →
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