Gearbox GX2 Hyper vs JOOLA Ben Johns Perseus Pro V 14

    Gearbox GX2 Hyper 8oz 16mm pickleball paddle — 3K woven raw carbon face

    Gearbox

    GX2 Hyper

    $169.99

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    JOOLA Ben Johns Perseus Pro V 14 7.7oz 14mm pickleball paddle — Carbon Friction Spinning V (CFS-V) face

    JOOLA

    Ben Johns Perseus Pro V 14

    $299.95

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    Pickle's 5-axis score

    Spec-grounded, quartile-ranked across the 322-paddle catalog. Diff highlighted when one paddle leads by 0.5+ points.

    Gearbox GX2 HyperJOOLA Ben Johns Perseus Pro V 14
    Power — JOOLA +1.9
    4.5 vs 6.4
    Hand speed — JOOLA +1.9
    6.5 vs 8.4
    Forgiveness — Gearbox +1.7
    6.6 vs 4.9
    Touch — Gearbox +5.4
    9.9 vs 4.5
    Spin — even
    6.8 vs 6.4

    The value vs. premium matchup

    The Gearbox GX2 Hyper's 16mm core delivers a more forgiving sweet spot, while the JOOLA Ben Johns Perseus Pro V 14's 14mm core trades a little plush feel for quicker ball speed. Gearbox GX2 Hyper is the value pick at $169.99. JOOLA Ben Johns Perseus Pro V 14 is the premium option at $299.95 — you're paying for the

    Side-by-side specs

    Weight

    8–8 oz7.7–8.1 oz

    Shape

    HybridElongated

    Core thickness

    16mm14mm

    Core material

    Toray T-700 carbon fiber coreGen 5 polypropylene honeycomb

    Face material

    3K woven raw carbonCarbon Friction Spinning V (CFS-V)

    Handle length

    5.25"5.5"

    Price

    $169.99$299.95

    What the spec differences mean

    • Weight. Gearbox GX2 Hyper is listed at 8 oz; JOOLA Ben Johns Perseus Pro V 14 at 7.7–8.1 oz. At the low end of each listed range, the JOOLA Ben Johns Perseus Pro V 14 is 0.3 oz lighter. How paddle weights compare across our catalog
    • Core thickness. Gearbox GX2 Hyper has a 16mm core; JOOLA Ben Johns Perseus Pro V 14 has a 14mm core, so the Gearbox GX2 Hyper core is 2mm thicker. What core thickness changes
    • Length and width. Gearbox GX2 Hyper measures 16" × 8"; JOOLA Ben Johns Perseus Pro V 14 measures 16.5" × 7.38" (hybrid vs elongated). The JOOLA Ben Johns Perseus Pro V 14 is 0.5" longer. Paddle shapes and the size rule
    • Handle length. Gearbox GX2 Hyper has a 5.25" handle; JOOLA Ben Johns Perseus Pro V 14 has a 5.5" handle, so the JOOLA Ben Johns Perseus Pro V 14 handle is 0.25" longer. What grip length changes
    • Face material. Gearbox GX2 Hyper lists its face as 3K woven raw carbon; JOOLA Ben Johns Perseus Pro V 14 lists Carbon Friction Spinning V. Paddle face materials explained
    • Core material. Gearbox GX2 Hyper lists its core as Toray T-700 carbon fiber core; JOOLA Ben Johns Perseus Pro V 14 lists Gen 5 polypropylene honeycomb. Paddle core materials explained

    Who each paddle is for

    Gearbox GX2 Hyper

    Best for 3.5+ players who prioritize control and reach who play with a balanced two-handed/one-handed mix. The hybrid shape splits the difference between reach and forgiveness, the 16mm core gives you a soft touch window, and the raw carbon face bites on spin shots.

    Playing style: balanced

    JOOLA Ben Johns Perseus Pro V 14

    Best for intermediate players (3.5-4.5) looking for a balanced upgrade who play with a balanced two-handed/one-handed mix. The elongated shape extends your reach at the kitchen line, the 14mm core balances pop and control, and the face surface keeps spin honest without overdoing it.

    Playing style: power, spin

    Pickle's verdict

    Both are great. Pick by playstyle, not specs.

    Pick the Gearbox GX2 Hyper if…

    • ✓you prize control on resets and dinks

    Pick the JOOLA Ben Johns Perseus Pro V 14 if…

    • ✓you like reach at the kitchen line
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