Spin. Power. Durability.
You requested it, Gearbox built it. Introducing the all new GBX Collection. This is the first offering by Gearbox in the premium PPE honeycomb core category. With its Hyper Spin and Power1 Technology, the GBX 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. The GBX is the paddle of choice for Gearbox professional athletes Michelle Esquivel, Wyatt Stone and Barry Waddell.
Technology:
Solid Span Technology (SST) Patient #10.377.093 is a patented technology invented by Gearbox engineers. The goal: to create the most innovative paddle in pickleball that you can rely on. SST describes an advanced proprietary molding process using a blend of high strength carbon fiber materials to form a ribbed core and one-piece construction. The carbon fiber material is meticulously hand-laid and then rolled to create the only patented ribbed core in all of pickleball. The paddle’s core, face and perimeter are constructed with hundreds of plies of 3K woven carbon fiber and Toray T-700 carbon fiber material. SST has introduced the strongest #1 performing ribbed core paddle in the pickleball industry.
Specifications:
Material: 8-Ply Construction. Toray T-700 Carbon Fiber/Mid-Modulus Carbon Fiber
Paddle Surface: Toray 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 1/2”
Paddle Width 7 3/8”
Handle Circumference: 4″
Handle Length: 5 1/2”
Grip: Gearbox Smooth Black Wrap
Warranty: 1 year
Engineered in California Made in China
Pro’s Choice: Michelle Esquivel and Barry Waddell