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Specs, weight and swing weight, all 15 Paddle DNA™ traits, and price plus availability built only from the retailer offers we actually track — never estimated.
Specs & weight
| Spec | Gearbox Pressure X 8E Elongated 16mm | RPM Pickleball Jade Elongated 16mm |
|---|---|---|
| IQ score | 82.7/100 | 87.2/100 |
| MSRP | $279.99 | $269.99 |
| Best tracked price | Not tracked | Not tracked |
| Weight | 8 oz | 7.8 oz |
| Swing weightlower = faster hands | Not verified | 112 |
| Twist weighthigher = more forgiving | Not verified | 6.2 |
| Core | 16 mm | 16 mm |
| Shape | elongated | elongated |
| Surface | UD tapered carbon fiber with SpinLock system | Proprietary SICmatrix surface |
| Handle | 5.5 in | 5.5 in |
| Released | 2026 | 2026 |
Price & availability
Sourced from stored retailer offers and their recorded price history. Paddles with no tracked offer show MSRP only.
Gearbox Pressure X 8E Elongated 16mm
No retailer offers tracked yet for this paddle, so we don't show a price range. MSRP is $279.99.
RPM Pickleball Jade Elongated 16mm
No retailer offers tracked yet for this paddle, so we don't show a price range. MSRP is $269.99.
Paddle DNA™
- Power9190
- Control8289
- Spin8894
- Forgiveness8086
- Sweet spot8188
- Stability8285
- Maneuverability7378
- Pop8986
- Touch8188
- Consistency8289
- Swing weight7574
- Twist weight7881
- Launch angle6060
- Plow through8884
- Softness7882
Bars listed in the order Gearbox Pressure X 8E Elongated 16mm · RPM Pickleball Jade Elongated 16mm
Verdicts
Gearbox Pressure X 8E Elongated 16mm
A premium yellow Elongated+ foam-and-carbon-rib design at $279.99. Choose it for Gearbox’s construction and grip fit, not an assumed numerical swing-weight or spin win. Comparable swing/twist measurements are unverified; every DNA trait is an editorial estimate.
RPM Pickleball Jade Elongated 16mm
A spin- and touch-focused alternative to the Q2, not a universal upgrade. RPM lists a 112 swing weight and 6.2 twist weight. Our estimated DNA suggests a calmer soft game than the Q2, while the Q2 retains the stronger power/pop profile. Long-term SICmatrix grit retention has not been independently verified here.