Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated

Who should buy the GX2 Power Elongated?

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Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated

IQ 83.4 · $250

8 paddles within 5% of the GX2 Power Elongated

Ranked by DNA deviation

1. #1CRBN 2X Power Series$220 (-30) · 14 mm · hybridDNA match97.9%84
   +7 spin-6 softness-4 swing weight+4 twist weight

   Saves $30 versus the GX2 Power Elongated · +7 spin · -6 softness · Higher IQ score (84 vs 83.4)

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2. #2Selkirk Labs Project 006$280 (+30) · 14 mm · elongatedDNA match97.9%84
   +6 softness-5 maneuverability+4 swing weight+3 launch angle

   +6 softness · -5 maneuverability · Higher IQ score (83.7 vs 83.4)

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3. #3Legacy Pickleball Pro XS 16$230 (-20) · 16 mm · elongatedDNA match97.7%83
   -6 softness+4 spin-4 touch-4 consistency

   Saves $20 versus the GX2 Power Elongated · +4 spin · -6 softness

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4. #4JOOLA Hyperion CFS 16$220 (-30) · 16 mm · elongatedDNA match97.5%82
   -5 stability-4 power-4 forgiveness-4 sweet spot

   Saves $30 versus the GX2 Power Elongated · -5 stability

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5. #5JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16$300 (+50) · 16 mm · elongatedDNA match97.4%86
   +5 control+4 spin+4 forgiveness+4 sweet spot

   +5 control · Higher IQ score (86.1 vs 83.4)

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6. #6Selkirk Labs 008 Project 16$280 (+30) · 16 mm · elongatedDNA match97.3%85
   +8 forgiveness+8 sweet spot+4 twist weight-3 power

   +8 forgiveness · Higher IQ score (85.2 vs 83.4)

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7. #7RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated V2$249.99 (-0.009999999999990905) · 16 mm · elongatedDNA match97%86
   +8 spin+6 forgiveness+6 sweet spot+6 softness

   +8 spin · Higher IQ score (86.3 vs 83.4)

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8. #8Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16$280 (+30) · 16 mm · elongatedDNA match97%81
   -12 softness-10 touch-7 control-6 consistency

   -12 softness

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Best alternatives to the GX2 Power Elongated

Each pick beats the GX2 Power Elongated on one specific thing — price, power, control or forgiveness.

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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 79th percentile of the database for cost and the 43rd for IQ score. If those numbers do not line up for you, the CRBN-3X Power Series at $170 is the value alternative we point people to.

How does the GX2 Power Elongated compare to the 2X Power Series?

They are close on DNA. The GX2 Power Elongated reads power 93 / control 83 / spin 86 against 90 / 84 / 93 for the 2X Power Series, at $250 versus $220. 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 scores 86/100 — the 27th percentile of our database (below the database average) — off a Textured carbon face. Spin is not this paddle's strength — several paddles in the same price band score meaningfully higher.

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 Pro Ultimate Elongated 16?

Both are Gearbox. The GX2 Power Elongated reads IQ 83.4 at $250; the Pro Ultimate Elongated 16 reads IQ 86.8 at $275. The clearest split is forgiveness (78 vs 86).

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.