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Gearbox
Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated
Gearbox's solid-span construction with a genuine power tune. It feels unlike any honeycomb paddle — firmer, more direct — and rewards players who already hit clean.
Cross-shopping? Most buyers weigh the GX2 Power Elongated against the Selkirk Labs Project 006 — see them side by side, or browse every Gearbox paddle.
- Core
- 14 mm
- Weight
- 8.4 oz
- Swing wt
- 123
- Twist wt
- 6.3
- Shape
- elongated
- Surface
- Textured carbon
- Grip
- 5.5 in
- Released
- 2026
Pros
- Unique solid-span feel and durability
- Serious drive and serve speed
- Thin 4.0 in grip suits wristy players
Cons
- Smallest forgiving area in the 2026 group
- Firm feel is not for arm-sensitive players
AI verdict — generated from measured specs
Last updated: July 2026
Should you buy the GX2 Power Elongated?
The Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated scores 83.4/100 on our IQ index, built from all 15 Paddle DNA traits. Its signature is power (93/100, 92th percentile of the database), backed by pop at 89 and plow through at 91. The 14 mm Solid-span carbon (no honeycomb) core and Textured carbon face at 8.4 oz put it in the pace-first — you win points by ending them bracket.
Where it gives ground is forgiveness (78) and sweet spot (80). With a 123 kg·cm² swing weight and a 5.5 in handle it suits advanced/pro players, two-handed backhands, baseline drives and counterpunching. Skip it if your weakest phase is speed-ups at the net; this is your first paddle and you have not settled on a shape.
Closest paddles by DNA: Selkirk Labs Project 006 ($280), JOOLA Hyperion CFS 16 ($220), JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16 ($300). If budget matters, the Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16 lands within 2 IQ points for $151 less. Overall: a strong buy for the right player, though not the outright best paddle in the database.
- Best for
- advanced/pro players, two-handed backhands, baseline drives and counterpunching
- Playing style
- pace-first — you win points by ending them
- Avoid if
- your weakest phase is speed-ups at the net; this is your first paddle and you have not settled on a shape
Community consensus
What other players say about the Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated
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Who should buy the GX2 Power Elongated?
- Former tennis players and two-handed backhands
- Singles players and drivers who end points with pace
- Counterpunchers who want plow-through against pace
- Brand-new beginners still finding a contact point
- Anyone not ready to spend $200+ before knowing their shape preference
- Players whose weakest phase is speed-ups and quick exchanges
AI paddle match
If you like the GX2 Power Elongated, you'll probably like…
Each pick is the database's best answer to one specific question, ranked by how far it moves the needle versus the GX2 Power Elongated.
- Better controlJOOLA Perseus Pro V 16Control 96 vs 83, touch 94 vs 80IQ 89.1 · $300
- More power11SIX24 Ultré Power 2Power 94 vs 93, pop 90 vs 89IQ 87.3 · $220
- Better valueFranklin Ben Johns Signature ProIQ 74.7 at $60 — $190 less than the GX2 Power ElongatedIQ 74.7 · $60
- Similar feelSelkirk Labs Project 006Closest DNA profile in the database to the GX2 Power ElongatedIQ 83.7 · $280
- More spinCRBN CRBN-2X SquareSpin 96 vs 86 off a Raw T700 carbon peel-ply faceIQ 87.3 · $229
- More forgivingSix Zero Quartz ControlForgiveness 91 vs 78, sweet spot 92 vs 80IQ 88 · $190
GX2 Power Elongated head-to-head comparisons
The matchups people actually cross-shop, each with a full 15-trait breakdown.
- GX2 Power Elongated vs Labs Project 006Premium step up
- GX2 Power Elongated vs Vanguard Power AirCross-shopped at the same price
- GX2 Power Elongated vs Hyperion CFS 16$30 cheaper
- GX2 Power Elongated vs Loco 16mm Elongated$70 cheaper
- GX2 Power Elongated vs TruFoam Genesis 1Premium step up
- GX2 Power Elongated vs Ultré Power 2$30 cheaper
Paddle DNA™ — all 15 traits
Every trait normalised 0-100 against the full database, so these numbers mean the same thing on any paddle page. How we measure →
Key attributes
DNA match — paddles within 5% of the GX2 Power Elongated
Our similarity engine ranks the whole database by average DNA deviation. Tighten or widen the band to see how far you have to travel to save money or gain a trait.
Paddle DNA™ match
Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated
IQ 83.4 · $250
8 paddles within 5% of the GX2 Power Elongated
Ranked by DNA deviation
- +6 softness-5 maneuverability+4 swing weight+3 launch angle
+6 softness · -5 maneuverability · Higher IQ score (83.7 vs 83.4)
- -5 stability-4 power-4 forgiveness-4 sweet spot
Saves $30 versus the GX2 Power Elongated · -5 stability
- +5 control+4 spin+4 forgiveness+4 sweet spot
+5 control · Higher IQ score (86.1 vs 83.4)
- +16 softness-12 twist weight-5 stability+4 swing weight
Saves $70 versus the GX2 Power Elongated · +16 softness · -12 twist weight
- +11 forgiveness+10 sweet spot+8 softness+6 spin
Saves $30 versus the GX2 Power Elongated · +11 forgiveness · Higher IQ score (87.3 vs 83.4)
- -10 softness-8 launch angle-5 power-4 spin
Saves $40 versus the GX2 Power Elongated · -10 softness
- +15 softness+5 spin+5 forgiveness-4 power
Saves $60 versus the GX2 Power Elongated · +15 softness · -4 power · Higher IQ score (85.1 vs 83.4)
- +14 softness-7 plow through+6 forgiveness-5 power
Saves $120 versus the GX2 Power Elongated · +14 softness · -7 plow through · Higher IQ score (84.6 vs 83.4)
Best alternatives to the GX2 Power Elongated
Each pick beats the GX2 Power Elongated on one specific thing — price, power, control or forgiveness.
Similar paddles (within 8% DNA)
Selkirk Labs Project 00614 mm · elongated · 8.5 oz · SW 124$28084
JOOLA Hyperion CFS 1616 mm · elongated · 8.4 oz · SW 122$22082
JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 1616 mm · elongated · 8.4 oz · SW 124$30086
Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Elongated16 mm · elongated · 8.3 oz · SW 118$18081- GX2 Power Elongated vs Labs Project 006
- GX2 Power Elongated vs Hyperion CFS 16
- GX2 Power Elongated vs Hyperion Pro V 16
- GX2 Power Elongated vs Loco 16mm Elongated
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GX2 Power Elongated — frequently asked questions
- Is the Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated good for beginners?
- Not our first recommendation. Forgiveness sits at 78/100 and the paddle is tuned for advanced/pro play. A developing player is better served by something more forgiving and cheaper — see our beginner shortlist.
- Is the Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated worth the price?
- At $250 it sits in the 77th percentile of the database for cost and the 38th for IQ score. If those numbers do not line up for you, the Ronbus Tenon at $180 is the value alternative we point people to.
- How does the GX2 Power Elongated compare to the Labs Project 006?
- They are close on DNA. The GX2 Power Elongated reads power 93 / control 83 / spin 86 against 92 / 84 / 87 for the Labs Project 006, at $250 versus $280. Our full head-to-head breaks down every trait.
- Is the 14 mm better than the 16 mm version?
- A 14 mm core returns energy faster, so drives and speed-ups come off harder with less effort. The 16 mm build gives up some of that pop for dwell time and softer hands. Pick 14 mm for pace, 16 mm for touch.
- Is the Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated approved for tournament play?
- Sanctioned play requires the model to appear on USA Pickleball's official approved-equipment list. Gearbox submits its retail models for approval, but approval is per model and configuration, so check the current USAP list for the exact GX2 Power Elongated build before you enter a sanctioned event. We do not list approval status we have not verified.
- Does the GX2 Power Elongated have good spin?
- Spin measures 86/100 — the 31th percentile of our database — off a Textured carbon face. That is solid rather than class-leading; you will get shape on the ball without it being the paddle's selling point.
- Is the GX2 Power Elongated head heavy?
- Swing weight is 123 kg·cm² and twist weight 6.3. That is on the heavy side of the database — you get plow-through and stability, and pay for it in hand speed at the net. Static weight is 8.4 oz.
- Does the GX2 Power Elongated benefit from lead tape?
- It already swings at 123 kg·cm², so adding weight at 12 o'clock will make it sluggish. If you customise, keep it to a few grams at 3 and 9 o'clock for stability. Any added weight can affect tournament legality if it changes the paddle beyond the approved configuration.
- What is the best overgrip for the GX2 Power Elongated?
- The stock handle is 5.5 in long with a 4 in circumference. A thin tacky overgrip adds roughly 1/16 in of circumference and a few grams above the balance point — the cheapest way to fine-tune fit. If your hand is larger than the 4 in stock size, build up with an under-wrap first rather than stacking overgrips.
- What should I replace the GX2 Power Elongated with when it wears out?
- Face wear shows up as lost spin long before the core dies. The straight replacement is another GX2 Power Elongated; if you want to change something, the JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 adds control (96 vs 83).
- Who is the GX2 Power Elongated best for?
- Clean ball-strikers converting from tennis. Skill levels we would put on it: advanced, pro. Handle length of 5.5 in supports a two-handed backhand.
- What shape and size is the GX2 Power Elongated?
- elongated shape, 16.6 in long by 7.3 in wide, 14 mm Solid-span carbon (no honeycomb) core, Textured carbon face, 8.4 oz. Released 2026.
- Is the GX2 Power Elongated good for two-handed backhands?
- Yes — the 5.5 in handle gives your top hand a full grip rather than riding the throat.
- GX2 Power Elongated or CX14E Ultimate Power?
- Both are Gearbox. The GX2 Power Elongated reads IQ 83.4 at $250; the CX14E Ultimate Power reads IQ 80.4 at $210. The clearest split is power (93 vs 88).
- How does PickleballLookup score the GX2 Power Elongated?
- The IQ score of 83.4 is a weighted composite of the 15 Paddle DNA traits, normalized across every paddle in the database so the number means the same thing on any page. Performance traits carry the most weight; descriptive traits like swing weight carry none. Full methodology is published.
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Alex Zubarev
Founder, PickleballLookupAlex built the Paddle DNA™ database behind PickleballLookup — 15 normalized traits measured against every paddle in the catalog. Every page on this site is generated from that data and editorially reviewed before publication.
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