Pro Power Elongated 8.0
Performance
Paddle Specs
- Generation
- N/A
- Core Material
- 14mm carbon fiber SSTCore
- Face Material
- Raw Toray T-700 carbon fiber
- RPM
- 1,950
- Shape
- Elongated
- Paddle Weight
- 8 oz
- Swing Weight
- 121
- Twist Weight
- 5.16
- Handle Length
- 4.25 in
- Grip Size
- 4
Description
This translates to a paddle that's less "jumpy" during fast kitchen exchanges, giving you a noticeable edge in control when things heat up. Players who rely on full swings from the baseline will also appreciate the added dwell time, which helps keep aggressive drives in check without sacrificing power. Under the hood, the J2FC+ features a Gen 3 foam ring and a pure three-layer carbon fiber face, contributing to its controlled and forgiving nature.
How the Pro Power Elongated 8.0 compares
The Gearbox Pro Power Elongated 8.0 is a 14mm elongated pickleball paddle designed for power players, with a list price of $275. In PaddleDB's ratings it scores Power 86, Pop 81, Spin 71, Agility 14 and Control 81 out of 100. Its strongest rating is Control, higher than 98% of the 57 paddles rated for control. Its all-round score of 63 ranks #20 of 37 paddles rated in all four core categories. It weighs 8 oz, has a swing weight of 121 and a twist weight of 5.16.
Strengths and trade-offs, by the numbers
Stands out for
- Control rating of 81/100 — higher than 98% of the 57 paddles PaddleDB has rated for control.
- Power rating of 86/100 — higher than 77% of the 65 paddles PaddleDB has rated for power.
Trade-offs
- Twist weight of 5.16 is among the lowest in PaddleDB, so it will be less forgiving on mishits.
- Agility rating of 14/100 ranks 68 of 71 — in the bottom quarter for agility.
- Swing weight of 121 is heavier than 85% of paddles — more plow-through, but slower to react at the net.
- Spin rating of 71/100 ranks 52 of 63 — in the bottom quarter for spin.
Where the Pro Power Elongated 8.0 ranks
- #1 Best Pickleball Paddles for Control of 57
- #1 Best 14mm Pickleball Paddles of 13
Gearbox Pro Power Elongated 8.0 specs
| Brand | Gearbox |
|---|---|
| Designed for | Power |
| Shape | Elongated |
| Thickness | 14 mm |
| Length | 16.25 in |
| Width | 7.5 in |
| Face length | 12 in |
| Handle length | 4.25 in |
| Grip size | 4 in |
| Weight | 8 oz |
| Swing weight | 121 |
| Twist weight | 5.16 |
| Spin RPM | 1,950 |
| Core | 14mm carbon fiber SSTCore |
| Face | Raw Toray T-700 carbon fiber |
| Surface texture | TXR Surface Grip Technology |
| Approval | USAP |
| Warranty | 1 year |
| List price | $275 |
Paddles with similar ratings
Closest matches on Power, Control, Spin and Agility, favouring the same thickness and shape.
| Paddle | Power | Control | Spin | Agility | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gearbox Pro Power Elongated 8.0 (this paddle) | 86 | 81 | 71 | 14 | $275 |
| Bread & Butter Loco (Elongated) | 87 | 69 | 75 | 15 | $199 |
| Joola Perseus Pro IV (16mm) | 78 | 67 | 82 | 21 | $279.95 |
| Enhance MPP Turbo Elongated | 88 | N/A | N/A | 38 | $119.99 |
| Joola Agassi Pro V (16mm) | 88 | N/A | N/A | 40 | $299.95 |
Frequently asked questions
Is the Gearbox Pro Power Elongated 8.0 good for power?
Yes. Its Power rating is 86/100, ranking 13 of 65 paddles PaddleDB has rated for power — higher than 77% of them.
Is the Gearbox Pro Power Elongated 8.0 good for control?
Its Control rating is 81/100, ranking 1 of 57 paddles rated for control — higher than 98% of them.
What is the swing weight of the Gearbox Pro Power Elongated 8.0?
121. That is heavier than 85% of the 92 paddles in PaddleDB with a measured swing weight (median 115.7).
How much does the Gearbox Pro Power Elongated 8.0 weigh?
8 oz. The median paddle in PaddleDB weighs 8.09 oz.
Is the Gearbox Pro Power Elongated 8.0 USAP approved?
Yes — PaddleDB lists it as approved by USAP. Approval lists change, so confirm on the official list before a sanctioned event.
How much does the Gearbox Pro Power Elongated 8.0 cost?
The Gearbox Pro Power Elongated 8.0 has a list price of $275.
Ratings are relative to the 101 paddles in PaddleDB: 100 is the highest value in the database, 1 the lowest. How we rate paddles.