SPIN. POWER. DURABILITY.
Introducing the all new GBX Collection. This is the first offering by Gearbox in the premium PPE honeycomb core category. The GBX is the paddle of choice for Gearbox professional athletes Michelle Esquivel and Barry Waddell.
With its Hyper Spin and Power1 Technology, the GBX Elongated 16mm Pickleball Paddle packs Spin, Power and a smooth feel behind every shot. Designed with a higher swing weight, it adds a nice pop during play. It is power-focused but will deliver control on demand. The GBX offers effortless performance with the renowned engineering and durability Gearbox is known for.
SPECIFICATIONS:
- Material: 8-Ply Construction. Toray T-700 Carbon Fiber/Mid-Modulus Carbon Fiber
- Paddle Surface: Toray T-700 Unidirectional Carbon Fiber
- Core: Polypropylene (PPE) Honeycomb, 7mm (cell)
- Core Thickness: 16mm
- Head Shape: Elongated
- Handle Length: Elongated
- Weight Average: 8.5oz
- Head Length: 11
- Paddle Length: 16.5”
- Paddle Width 7.38”
- Handle Circumference: 4"
- Handle Length: 5.5”
- Grip: Gearbox Smooth Black Wrap
- Warranty: 1 year
- Engineered in California
- Made in China
- Pro’s Choice: Michelle Esquivel and Barry Waddell
Where we ship
We ship within the United States, including U.S. territories and APO/FPO addresses, from Schaumburg, Illinois. We do not offer international shipping.
Handling before shipment
- Standard items: allow 1 business day (24 hours) for handling before shipment.
- Custom-strung rackets: allow 2 business days (48 hours) for handling before shipment.
- Orders placed after 2 p.m. Central Time on Friday usually ship Monday; custom stringing requires its full handling time. Holidays may affect dispatch.
Standard transit after shipment
- Continental U.S.: 3–4 business days.
- Alaska, Hawaii and U.S. territories: 5–7 business days.
Transit estimates are in addition to handling time and are not guaranteed. Contact us for APO/FPO delivery estimates. Expedited 2-day and 3-day services are available for eligible addresses; handling time still applies.
Where we ship
We ship within the United States, including U.S. territories and APO/FPO addresses, from Schaumburg, Illinois. We do not offer international shipping.
Handling before shipment
- Standard items: allow 1 business day (24 hours) for handling before shipment.
- Custom-strung rackets: allow 2 business days (48 hours) for handling before shipment.
- Orders placed after 2 p.m. Central Time on Friday usually ship Monday; custom stringing requires its full handling time. Holidays may affect dispatch.
Standard transit after shipment
- Continental U.S.: 3–4 business days.
- Alaska, Hawaii and U.S. territories: 5–7 business days.
Transit estimates are in addition to handling time and are not guaranteed. Contact us for APO/FPO delivery estimates. Expedited 2-day and 3-day services are available for eligible addresses; handling time still applies.

