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Gearbox
GBX Power Hybdrid
Hybrid16mmGen-3Thermoformed
The Gearbox GBX Power Hybdrid is a 16 mm hybrid pickleball paddle with a thermoformed, Toray Carbon Fiber face. It generates below-average spin (41th percentile) with elite power and well above-average pop. It has a mid-range swing weight that balances power and maneuverability, plus elite twist weight for strong off-center forgiveness. Overall it's an aggressive, high-firepower build for players chasing put-away power.
$179.99
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Performance
Spin2107 rpm(41)
Power (serve mph)60.8(86)
Pop (volley mph)38.5(77)
Swing weight114.4(45)
Twist weight6.9(81)
Balance point24.1 cm(60)
Weight setup — lead-tape customizer
Add lead tape below, or pick a recommended setup. Estimates update live.
12 o'clock (tip)
Most swing weight & power; head-heavy
3 & 9 o'clock
Stability / twist weight (forgiveness on off-center hits)
Throat (6 o'clock)
Adds mass with little balance change; cleaner feel
Handle / butt
Counterweight — quicker hands, lower swing weight
Lead added0.0 g
Static weight7.9 → 7.9 oz ±0 oz
Swing weight114.4 → 114.4 ±0
Twist weight6.86 → 6.86 ±0
Balance point24.1 → 24.1 cm ±0 cm
Blue = stock, orange = with lead tape (percentile vs. all paddles).
Swing weight114.4(45)
Twist weight6.9(81)
Balance point24.1 cm → 24.1 cm(60)
Dialed in your setup? Grab tape to apply it — these are denser, lead-free options.
Full specs
- Shape
- Hybrid
- Core thickness
- 16 mm
- Build
- Gen-3
- Process
- Thermoformed
- Surface texture
- Peel Ply-Coarse
- Surface layup
- Toray Carbon Fiber
- Core type
- Carbon fiber + foam
- Length
- 16.20 in
- Width
- 7.80 in
- Handle length
- 5.35 in
- Static weight
- 7.9 oz
- Swing weight
- 114.4
- Twist weight
- 6.86
- Balance point
- 24.1 cm
- Spin
- 2,107 rpm (Good)
- Firepower
- 75/100
- Grip size
- —
- Year released
- —
- Certification
- USAP certified
- Warranty
- 1 year (with registration)