Gearbox
GBX Power Hybrid
Hybrid16mmGen 3
The Gearbox GBX Power Hybrid is a 16 mm hybrid pickleball paddle. It generates well above-average spin (65th percentile) with well above-average power and above-average pop. It has a light, maneuverable swing weight built for quick hands at the net, plus well above-average twist weight for strong off-center forgiveness. Overall it's a versatile all-court profile.
$179.99
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Performance
Spin2030 rpm(65)
Power (serve mph)56.6(79)
Pop (volley mph)36.5(64)
Swing weight111.0(27)
Twist weight6.7(74)
Balance point23.6 cm(26)
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 weight8.0 → 8.0 oz ±0 oz
Swing weight111.0 → 111.0 ±0
Twist weight6.71 → 6.71 ±0
Balance point23.6 → 23.6 cm ±0 cm
Blue = stock, orange = with lead tape (percentile vs. all paddles).
Swing weight111.0(27)
Twist weight6.7(74)
Balance point23.6 cm(26)
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
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- Surface texture
- Raw Texture/Peel Ply
- Surface layup
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- Core type
- —
- Length
- —
- Width
- —
- Handle length
- 5.50 in
- Static weight
- 8.0 oz
- Swing weight
- 111.0
- Twist weight
- 6.71
- Balance point
- 23.6 cm
- Spin
- 2,030 rpm (Very High)
- Firepower
- 67/100
- Grip size
- 4.00 in
- Year released
- 2026
- Certification
- USAP
- Warranty
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