Gearbox GX6 Elongated vs Holbrook Fuze Elongated 16mm
Pickle's 5-axis score
Spec-grounded, quartile-ranked across the 322-paddle catalog. Diff highlighted when one paddle leads by 0.5+ points.
Close call — here's the tiebreaker
These two are closely matched on paper. Gearbox GX6 Elongated and Holbrook Fuze Elongated 16mm differ mostly in small spec details — pick on feel.
Side-by-side specs
| Spec | Gearbox GX6 Elongated | Holbrook Fuze Elongated 16mm |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 8–8 oz | 7.8–8 oz |
| Shape | Elongated | Elongated |
| Core thickness | 16mm | 16mm |
| Core material | T700 carbon fiber core with SST structure | — |
| Face material | Toray T700 raw carbon fiber | Carbon fiber + carbon-aramid-carbon (CAC) layered face with textured peel ply |
| Handle length | 5.5" | 5.5" |
| Price | $229.99 | $229.99 |
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Core thickness
Core material
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Price
What the spec differences mean
- Weight. Gearbox GX6 Elongated is listed at 8 oz; Holbrook Fuze Elongated 16mm at 7.8–8 oz. At the low end of each listed range, the Holbrook Fuze Elongated 16mm is 0.2 oz lighter. How paddle weights compare across our catalog
- Face material. Gearbox GX6 Elongated lists its face as Toray T700 raw carbon fiber; Holbrook Fuze Elongated 16mm lists Carbon fiber + carbon-aramid-carbon. Paddle face materials explained
Who each paddle is for
Gearbox GX6 Elongated
Best for 3.5+ players who prioritize control and reach who play with a balanced two-handed/one-handed mix. The elongated shape extends your reach at the kitchen line, the 16mm core gives you a soft touch window, and the raw carbon face bites on spin shots.
Playing style: balanced, control
Holbrook Fuze Elongated 16mm
Best for 3.0+ players who want a forgiving control feel who play with a balanced two-handed/one-handed mix. The elongated shape extends your reach at the kitchen line, the 16mm core gives you a soft touch window, and the face surface keeps spin honest without overdoing it.
Playing style: power
Both are great. Pick by playstyle, not specs.
Pick the Gearbox GX6 Elongated if…
- ✓you prize control on resets and dinks
- ✓you like reach at the kitchen line
Pick the Holbrook Fuze Elongated 16mm if…
- ✓you prize control on resets and dinks
- ✓you like reach at the kitchen line
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